Embroidery machine operator vs looping machine operator

The differences between embroidery machine operators and looping machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both an embroidery machine operator and a looping machine operator. Additionally, an embroidery machine operator has an average salary of $31,900, which is higher than the $31,307 average annual salary of a looping machine operator.

Embroidery machine operator vs looping machine operator overview

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Looping Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,900	$31,307
Hourly rate	$15.34	$15.05
Growth rate	-8%	-
Number of jobs	65,211	53,657
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Embroidery machine operator vs looping machine operator salary

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

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Looping Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,900	$31,307
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Fargo, ND	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	World Emblem	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between embroidery machine operator and looping machine operator education

There are a few differences between an embroidery machine operator and a looping machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Looping Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Embroidery machine operator vs looping machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between embroidery machine operators' and looping machine operators' demographics:

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Looping Machine Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 28.0% Female, 72.0%	Male, 91.3% Female, 8.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 8.1% White, 65.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 10.0% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between embroidery machine operator and looping machine operator duties and responsibilities

Embroidery machine operator example responsibilities.

Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, repairs defective embroidery, regulates machine settings
Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, and make corrections if need.
Decorate t-shirts and sweat shirts for college bookstores.
Digitize graphics to print and cut for t-shirts and decals.
Replace empty bobbins and doing weekly cleaning such as oiling and dusting.
Create patterns, cut fabric and sew large custom drapes, bedding and cushions for high end homes and businesses.

Looping machine operator example responsibilities.

Operate stitching machine to assemble product to close tolerance.
Dig holes, trenches for disposal of cuttings.
Train colleagues to use laboratory apparatus including HTGC, DSC.
Prepare, start, run, maintain critical parameters and shut down the machine as required.
Operate a computer control, high speed machine that assemble magazine/catalog sections and staple the completed book.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.

Embroidery machine operator vs looping machine operator skills

Common embroidery machine operator skills

Embroidery, 56%
Stitching, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%
Detect Defects, 4%
Oiling, 4%
Machine Operation, 3%

Common looping machine operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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