Drum operator vs mechanical spreader operator

The differences between drum operators and mechanical spreader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mechanical spreader operator has an average salary of $42,262, which is higher than the $37,684 average annual salary of a drum operator.

The top three skills for a drum operator include quality products, quality checks and computer system. The most important skills for a mechanical spreader operator are hand tools, plumbing, and preventive maintenance.

Drum operator vs mechanical spreader operator overview

	Drum Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Yearly salary	$37,684	$42,262
Hourly rate	$18.12	$20.32
Growth rate	7%	-7%
Number of jobs	29,763	60,297
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	47
Years of experience	-	12

Drum operator vs mechanical spreader operator salary

Drum operators and mechanical spreader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Drum Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Average salary	$37,684	$42,262
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $47,000	Between $30,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	Milwaukee, WI
Highest paying state	-	Idaho
Best paying company	-	Baptist Health South Florida
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between drum operator and mechanical spreader operator education

There are a few differences between a drum operator and a mechanical spreader operator in terms of educational background:

	Drum Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Drum operator vs mechanical spreader operator demographics

Here are the differences between drum operators' and mechanical spreader operators' demographics:

	Drum Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Average age	46	47
Gender ratio	Male, 95.1% Female, 4.9%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 6.7% White, 54.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian, 1.8% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
LGBT Percentage	10%	5%

Differences between drum operator and mechanical spreader operator duties and responsibilities

Drum operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by way of proper PPE's and prompt clean up of any chemical spills.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Operate rotory feed dryer to convert wetcake and corn syrup to animal feed.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Mechanical spreader operator example responsibilities.

Accomplish in arc, gas, MIG, and TIG welding.
Manage an internal environmental information system and ensure compliance with EPA and RCRA regulations.
Skil in MIG and TIG.
Experience with fiber optics, time & PLC programming.
Follow GMP rules and current compliance regulations and standards.
Assemble all gardening tools, lawnmowers, rakes etc.

Drum operator vs mechanical spreader operator skills

Common drum operator skills

Quality Products, 90%
Quality Checks, 6%
Computer System, 4%

Common mechanical spreader operator skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Plumbing, 6%
Preventive Maintenance, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Repair Equipment, 5%
Mechanical Systems, 4%

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