Electronic engraver operator vs operator

The differences between electronic engraver operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become an electronic engraver operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $35,723 average annual salary of an electronic engraver operator.

The top three skills for an electronic engraver operator include engraving, and . The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Electronic engraver operator vs operator overview

	Electronic Engraver Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$35,723	$37,928
Hourly rate	$17.17	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	28,844	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	44	43
Years of experience	2	4

Electronic engraver operator vs operator salary

Electronic engraver operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electronic Engraver Operator	Operator
Average salary	$35,723	$37,928
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $44,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between electronic engraver operator and operator education

There are a few differences between an electronic engraver operator and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Electronic Engraver Operator	Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Electronic engraver operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between electronic engraver operators' and operators' demographics:

	Electronic Engraver Operator	Operator
Average age	44	43
Gender ratio	Male, 78.6% Female, 21.4%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 2.7% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.4% Asian, 4.5% White, 81.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	20%	4%

Differences between electronic engraver operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Electronic engraver operator example responsibilities.

Second shift lead in machine operations and image imposition programming for the electronic engraving machines.
Conduct QA audits, surveillance and coordinate corrective actions to ensure compliance with specifications.
Complete monogram engraving for special orders using an engraving machine.
Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, diluting acid with water to obtain solutions of specify concentration.
Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, diluting acid with water to obtain solutions of specify concentration.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Electronic engraver operator vs operator skills

Common electronic engraver operator skills

Engraving, 100%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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