Converter operator vs cell operator

The differences between converter operators and cell operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cell operator has an average salary of $37,866, 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 a cell operator are hand tools, math, and quality standards.

Converter operator vs cell operator overview

	Converter Operator	Cell Operator
Yearly salary	$35,271	$37,866
Hourly rate	$16.96	$18.20
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	46,876	66,532
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	-

Converter operator vs cell operator salary

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

	Converter Operator	Cell Operator
Average salary	$35,271	$37,866
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $31,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Bothell, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Cummins
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between converter operator and cell operator education

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

	Converter Operator	Cell Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Converter operator vs cell operator demographics

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

	Converter Operator	Cell Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.9% Female, 28.1%	Male, 68.8% Female, 31.3%
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, 9.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 7.6% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	10%	5%

Differences between converter operator and cell 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.

Cell operator example responsibilities.

Work with QC on parts.
Capture torque data for SPC charts.
Read and implement PC (product criteria).
Work with engineering to make specialty repair parts for hoists.
Adjust CNC machines as needed to ensure that parts are made to spec.
Assist in editing CNC programs and develop new part setups and tooling while working closely with manufacturing engineers.

Converter operator vs cell operator skills

Common converter operator skills

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

Common cell operator skills

Hand Tools, 12%
Math, 10%
Quality Standards, 8%
CNC, 8%
Calipers, 7%
Micrometers, 6%