Decker operator vs machine operator

The differences between decker operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a decker operator has an average salary of $36,397, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a decker operator include cranes, safety procedures and aerospace. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Decker operator vs machine operator overview

	Decker Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$36,397	$32,874
Hourly rate	$17.50	$15.80
Growth rate	7%	-6%
Number of jobs	41,211	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	-	-

Decker operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Decker Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$36,397	$32,874
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $51,000	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 decker operator and machine operator education

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

	Decker Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Decker operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between decker operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Decker Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 90.4% Female, 9.6%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 7.8% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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 decker operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Decker operator example responsibilities.

Operate overhead bridge cranes and fork lifts.
Operate heavy machinery- including cranes, forklifts, boom-lifts, and power jacks.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

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.

Decker operator vs machine operator skills

Common decker operator skills

Cranes, 29%
Safety Procedures, 25%
Aerospace, 15%
Hand Tools, 14%
CIP, 11%
Control Room, 3%

Common machine operator skills

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