Crusher operator vs white lead grinder

The differences between crusher operators and white lead 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 $34,595 average annual salary of a white lead grinder.

The top three skills for a crusher operator include loaders, asphalt and routine maintenance. The most important skills for a white lead grinder are grinders, grinding machines, and grinding wheels.

Crusher operator vs white lead grinder overview

	Crusher Operator	White Lead Grinder
Yearly salary	$42,080	$34,595
Hourly rate	$20.23	$16.63
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	34,540	1,808
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Crusher operator vs white lead grinder salary

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

	Crusher Operator	White Lead Grinder
Average salary	$42,080	$34,595
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $28,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between crusher operator and white lead grinder education

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

	Crusher Operator	White Lead Grinder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Crusher operator vs white lead grinder demographics

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

	Crusher Operator	White Lead Grinder
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 87.5% Female, 12.5%
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, 6.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 4.5% White, 68.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between crusher operator and white lead 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.

White lead grinder example responsibilities.

Select, align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on okamoto grinders.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Record information on spc charts.

Crusher operator vs white lead grinder skills

Common crusher operator skills

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

Common white lead grinder skills

Grinders, 87%
Grinding Machines, 7%
Grinding Wheels, 6%

Crusher Operator vs. similar jobs

Crusher Operator related careers

Crusher Operator related jobs

What similar roles do

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse production and manufacturing jobs