Dryer operator vs machine operator

The differences between dryer operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a dryer operator has an average salary of $36,131, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a dryer operator include CIP, GMP and minor maintenance. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Dryer operator vs machine operator overview

	Dryer Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$36,131	$32,874
Hourly rate	$17.37	$15.80
Growth rate	4%	-6%
Number of jobs	62,758	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	41	44
Years of experience	-	-

Dryer operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Dryer Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$36,131	$32,874
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Billings, MT	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Vermont	Minnesota
Best paying company	Dairy Farmers of America	BD
Best paying industry	Agriculture	Automotive

Differences between dryer operator and machine operator education

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

	Dryer Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dryer operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Dryer Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	41	44
Gender ratio	Male, 82.9% Female, 17.1%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 8.4% White, 52.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%	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	9%	5%

Differences between dryer operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Dryer operator example responsibilities.

Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Involve in cleanup for USDA inspections.
Move to the assembly department building electrical panels, installing electrical panels, installing various electrical devices on new centrifuges.
Comply with OSHA when writing permits, LOTO, confine space, and when following all procedures.
Make equipment rounds, write safe work permits, and LOTO on relate equipment to be work.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

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.

Dryer operator vs machine operator skills

Common dryer operator skills

CIP, 13%
GMP, 13%
Minor Maintenance, 7%
Safety Rules, 7%
OSHA, 7%
FDA, 6%

Common machine operator skills

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