Crusher operator vs grinder mill operator

The differences between crusher operators and grinder mill operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a crusher operator has an average salary of $42,080, which is higher than the $38,831 average annual salary of a grinder mill operator.

The top three skills for a crusher operator include loaders, asphalt and routine maintenance. The most important skills for a grinder mill operator are grinders, CNC, and .

Crusher operator vs grinder mill operator overview

	Crusher Operator	Grinder Mill Operator
Yearly salary	$42,080	$38,831
Hourly rate	$20.23	$18.67
Growth rate	1%	7%
Number of jobs	34,540	27,261
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	Associate Degree, 42%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Crusher operator vs grinder mill operator salary

Crusher operators and grinder mill operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Crusher Operator	Grinder Mill Operator
Average salary	$42,080	$38,831
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $31,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between crusher operator and grinder mill operator education

There are a few differences between a crusher operator and a grinder mill operator in terms of educational background:

	Crusher Operator	Grinder Mill Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	Associate Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	General Education, Specific Areas
Most common college	-	-

Crusher operator vs grinder mill operator demographics

Here are the differences between crusher operators' and grinder mill operators' demographics:

	Crusher Operator	Grinder Mill Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 94.6% Female, 5.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 24.5% Asian, 3.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 2.7% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between crusher operator and grinder mill operator duties and responsibilities

Crusher operator example responsibilities.

Used oxygen and acetylene cutting torches to cut steel.
Work all jobs in department from shoveling mud and cleanup to control room operator.
Operate 226-b skid steers and 980-h loaders.
operate caterpillar D8 bulldozer for pit moves.
Supply tobacco to the DCC process- balance cuts.
Clear areas with bulldozers to prepare for drilling and blasting.

Grinder mill operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC finish grind machines and CNC mill turn lathes to produce cutting tool inserts and holders.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on CNC machines.
Set up and operate directional grinders to manufacture cut-off blades for machining centers
Work with TIG welders inspecting parts for flaws in the assembled metal product.

Crusher operator vs grinder mill operator skills

Common crusher operator skills

Loaders, 17%
Asphalt, 12%
Routine Maintenance, 11%
MSHA, 11%
Hand Tools, 9%
Conveyor Belts, 8%

Common grinder mill operator skills

Grinders, 60%
CNC, 40%

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