Cylinder filler vs machine operator

The differences between cylinder fillers and 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 $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a cylinder filler include lot numbers, FDA and federal regulations. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Cylinder filler vs machine operator overview

	Cylinder Filler	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,203	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.44	$15.80
Growth rate	1%	-6%
Number of jobs	8,804	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Cylinder filler vs machine operator salary

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

	Cylinder Filler	Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,203	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between cylinder filler and machine operator education

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

	Cylinder Filler	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cylinder filler vs machine operator demographics

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

	Cylinder Filler	Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 97.0% Female, 3.0%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between cylinder filler and 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.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Cylinder filler vs 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 machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%