Corrugator operator vs machine setter

The differences between corrugator operators and machine setters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes Less than 1 month to become both a corrugator operator and a machine setter. Additionally, a corrugator operator has an average salary of $36,032, which is higher than the $32,625 average annual salary of a machine setter.

The top three skills for a corrugator operator include data entry, quality checks and safety committee. The most important skills for a machine setter are production schedules, CMM, and oiling.

Corrugator operator vs machine setter overview

	Corrugator Operator	Machine Setter
Yearly salary	$36,032	$32,625
Hourly rate	$17.32	$15.69
Growth rate	7%	-5%
Number of jobs	25,797	31,873
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	-	-

Corrugator operator vs machine setter salary

Corrugator operators and machine setters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Corrugator Operator	Machine Setter
Average salary	$36,032	$32,625
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $45,000	Between $23,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Milwaukee, WI	Los Angeles, CA
Highest paying state	California	Hawaii
Best paying company	Hexcel	Adecco
Best paying industry	Media	Automotive

Differences between corrugator operator and machine setter education

There are a few differences between a corrugator operator and a machine setter in terms of educational background:

	Corrugator Operator	Machine Setter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Corrugator operator vs machine setter demographics

Here are the differences between corrugator operators' and machine setters' demographics:

	Corrugator Operator	Machine Setter
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%	Male, 89.4% Female, 10.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.0% White, 54.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.8%	Black or African American, 16.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 5.2% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between corrugator operator and machine setter duties and responsibilities

Corrugator operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Ensure that all products that come from extrusion are fit for the dryers.
Manufacture starch adhesive by manually combining raw materials and keeping the finished batch results within desire SPC ranges.
Thread paper into the machine make adjustments with the starch (glue) so all paper will stick together.
Programme and regulate all raw materials allocate for the production of gypsum wall board through SPC and ADC computer systems.
Experience with laminating, extrusion and multi-color printing.

Machine setter example responsibilities.

Control hoists to remove parts and products from work stations.
Change nozzle, nozzle tip, and/or any broken heater bands if need.
Complete assembly, inspect, install on test units and run to ensure proper operation in photocopy equipment.
Used Zoller precision measuring and computer programming.
Crew leader for dryer and wet feel changes.
Inspect and maintain weapons and ammunition parts machine.

Corrugator operator vs machine setter skills

Common corrugator operator skills

Data Entry, 32%
Quality Checks, 15%
Safety Committee, 8%
Dry End, 8%
Production Data, 7%
Starch, 7%

Common machine setter skills

Production Schedules, 17%
CMM, 14%
Oiling, 13%
Cranes, 13%
Hand Tools, 7%
TPM, 7%