Cylinder filler vs handle machine operator

The differences between cylinder fillers and handle machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cylinder filler has an average salary of $34,203, which is higher than the $29,598 average annual salary of a handle machine operator.

The top three skills for a cylinder filler include lot numbers, FDA and federal regulations. The most important skills for a handle machine operator are forklifts, cranes, and production lines.

Cylinder filler vs handle machine operator overview

	Cylinder Filler	Handle Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,203	$29,598
Hourly rate	$16.44	$14.23
Growth rate	1%	7%
Number of jobs	8,804	110,258
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Cylinder filler vs handle machine operator salary

Cylinder fillers and handle machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cylinder Filler	Handle Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,203	$29,598
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	Between $23,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Redwood City, CA
Highest paying state	-	Pennsylvania
Best paying company	-	Land O'Lakes
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between cylinder filler and handle machine operator education

There are a few differences between a cylinder filler and a handle machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Cylinder Filler	Handle Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cylinder filler vs handle machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between cylinder fillers' and handle machine operators' demographics:

	Cylinder Filler	Handle Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 97.0% Female, 3.0%	Male, 79.6% Female, 20.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 9.1% White, 56.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.1% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 7.1% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between cylinder filler and handle machine operator duties and responsibilities

Cylinder filler example responsibilities.

Entrust to manage time, be courteous, and knowledgeable of the proper procedure upon an FDA audit.
Push button to start agitators thatblend ingredients.
Push button to start agitators that blend ingredients.
Prepare documentation records according to FDA and company procedures.
Execute daily warehouse operations-Fill propane tanks and various gas cylinders-Operate forklift-Maintain a log of daily assignments
Transport fill cylinders using motorize pallet jack to dock.

Handle machine operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC to manufacture table tops, end tables, desks, and other products.
Produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operation a computer numerical control CNC machine.
Document lens specifications according to FDA regulations.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Cylinder filler vs handle machine operator skills

Common cylinder filler skills

Lot Numbers, 13%
FDA, 12%
Federal Regulations, 9%
Purchase Orders, 7%
Pressure Checks, 6%
Mathematical Calculations, 6%

Common handle machine operator skills

Forklifts, 13%
Cranes, 13%
Production Lines, 13%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Customer Orders, 8%
Electric Pallet Jack, 6%

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