Dish machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between dish machine operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine operator has an average salary of $32,874, which is higher than the $25,276 average annual salary of a dish machine operator.

The top three skills for a dish machine operator include dishes, cleanliness and rinse. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Dish machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Dish Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$25,276	$32,874
Hourly rate	$12.15	$15.80
Growth rate	16%	-6%
Number of jobs	88,583	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	36	44
Years of experience	-	-

Dish machine operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Dish Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$25,276	$32,874
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $33,000	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 dish machine operator and machine operator education

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

	Dish Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dish machine operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Dish Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	36	44
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.3% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	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 dish machine operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Dish machine operator example responsibilities.

Work pizzas and fryers when need
Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and fryers.
Operate dish machine, maintain organization and cleanliness of dish room, floors and perform general janitorial duties.
Wash pots and pans, clean, mop, and maintain cleanliness in all service areas in the restaurant.
Ensure food are stored and cook at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
Start out food running, promote to head expo which include line duties, and finally promote to server

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.

Dish machine operator vs machine operator skills

Common dish machine operator skills

Dishes, 33%
Cleanliness, 25%
Rinse, 21%
Dry Storage, 10%
DMO, 9%
Clean Restrooms, 1%

Common machine operator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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