Converter operator vs operator

The differences between converter operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a converter operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, 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 operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Converter operator vs operator overview

	Converter Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$35,271	$37,928
Hourly rate	$16.96	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	46,876	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	4

Converter operator vs operator salary

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

	Converter Operator	Operator
Average salary	$35,271	$37,928
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between converter operator and operator education

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

	Converter Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Converter operator vs operator demographics

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

	Converter Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.9% Female, 28.1%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
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, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	10%	4%

Differences between converter operator and 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.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Converter operator vs operator skills

Common converter operator skills

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

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%