Draw operator vs grid caster

The differences between draw operators and grid casters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a draw operator has an average salary of $40,625, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a grid caster.

The top three skills for a draw operator include quality checks, extrusion and customer specifications. The most important skills for a grid caster are quality checks, , and .

Draw operator vs grid caster overview

	Draw Operator	Grid Caster
Yearly salary	$40,625	$32,874
Hourly rate	$19.53	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	30,147	159
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 69%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Draw operator vs grid caster salary

Draw operators and grid casters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Draw Operator	Grid Caster
Average salary	$40,625	$32,874
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $51,000	Between $25,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between draw operator and grid caster education

There are a few differences between a draw operator and a grid caster in terms of educational background:

	Draw Operator	Grid Caster
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 69%
Most common major	Business	Secondary Education And Teaching
Most common college	-	-

Draw operator vs grid caster demographics

Here are the differences between draw operators' and grid casters' demographics:

	Draw Operator	Grid Caster
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 77.4% Female, 22.6%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.3% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.3% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between draw operator and grid caster duties and responsibilities

Draw operator example responsibilities.

Manage the levels of chemicals to make sure process run correctly for making Styrofoam.
Grind operations on private FBO assisting corporate and private passenger and aircraft.
Redirect $19M; procure 60 armore troop carrier upgrades; provide protection for 4.5K+ ANA troops.
Operate extrusion machine to form flat metal strips into tubular, channel, angular, or other shapes.
Ensure paperwork ISO certification compliance.
Operate extruders and other machinery; used high-density polyethylene in combination with other additives to create blown film plastic.

Grid caster example responsibilities.

Drive plant safety improvement by taking a leadership role to support daily safety efforts and assist in managing the EHS activities.
Repair extrusion machine hydraulics and electrical systems.
Preheat die sections with torch, change shoot rod, fix hose if needed.Operate ladle and lock out, tag out.

Draw operator vs grid caster skills

Common draw operator skills

Quality Checks, 43%
Extrusion, 10%
Customer Specifications, 9%
Troubleshoot, 8%
Tow Motor, 7%
ISO, 6%

Common grid caster skills

Quality Checks, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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