Crusher operator vs meat grinder

The differences between crusher operators and meat grinders 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 $28,085 average annual salary of a meat grinder.

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

Crusher operator vs meat grinder overview

	Crusher Operator	Meat Grinder
Yearly salary	$42,080	$28,085
Hourly rate	$20.23	$13.50
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	34,540	8,466
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Crusher operator vs meat grinder salary

Crusher operators and meat grinders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Crusher Operator	Meat Grinder
Average salary	$42,080	$28,085
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $19,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between crusher operator and meat grinder education

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

	Crusher Operator	Meat Grinder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Crusher operator vs meat grinder demographics

Here are the differences between crusher operators' and meat grinders' demographics:

	Crusher Operator	Meat Grinder
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 95.4% Female, 4.6%
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, 8.5% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 4.1% White, 67.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between crusher operator and meat grinder 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.

Meat grinder example responsibilities.

Handle and complete all necessary written paperwork on CCP form.
Help angela clean cut grind all meat then package for customers.I also help with the children and weekly house cleaning chores.
Implement safety techniques according to FDA regulations and attend regular safety meetings to ensure all safety techniques are properly implement.
Implement safety techniques according to FDA regulations and attend regular safety meetings to ensure all safety techniques are properly implement.

Crusher operator vs meat grinder skills

Common crusher operator skills

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

Common meat grinder skills

Grinders, 90%
Cold Environment, 10%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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