Converter operator vs assistant operator

The differences between converter operators and assistant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a converter operator and an assistant operator. Additionally, an assistant operator has an average salary of $37,607, which is higher than the $35,271 average annual salary of a converter operator.

The top three skills for a converter operator include quality checks, hand tools and pallets. The most important skills for an assistant operator are customer service, ladders, and safety procedures.

Converter operator vs assistant operator overview

	Converter Operator	Assistant Operator
Yearly salary	$35,271	$37,607
Hourly rate	$16.96	$18.08
Growth rate	7%	-8%
Number of jobs	46,876	88,093
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	43	50
Years of experience	2	2

Converter operator vs assistant operator salary

Converter operators and assistant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Converter Operator	Assistant Operator
Average salary	$35,271	$37,607
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Massachusetts General Hospital
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between converter operator and assistant operator education

There are a few differences between a converter operator and an assistant operator in terms of educational background:

	Converter Operator	Assistant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Western Carolina University

Converter operator vs assistant operator demographics

Here are the differences between converter operators' and assistant operators' demographics:

	Converter Operator	Assistant Operator
Average age	43	50
Gender ratio	Male, 71.9% Female, 28.1%	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	10%	6%

Differences between converter operator and assistant operator duties and responsibilities

Converter operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Assistant operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Maintain current MSHA training requirements.
Coordinate special movement of ISO tanks.
Certify in MSHA hard-rock mine safety.
Maintain spinning/winding machines by putting idle spindles and cones back into production.

Converter operator vs assistant operator skills

Common converter operator skills

Quality Checks, 20%
Hand Tools, 12%
Pallets, 9%
Quality Inspection, 7%
Safety Procedures, 7%
Lean Manufacturing, 6%

Common assistant operator skills

Customer Service, 28%
Ladders, 11%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Safety Committee, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
PPE, 5%

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