Embroidery machine operator vs tacker

The differences between embroidery machine operators and tackers 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 tacker. Additionally, a tacker has an average salary of $46,620, which is higher than the $31,900 average annual salary of an embroidery machine operator.

The top three skills for an embroidery machine operator include embroidery, stitching and quality standards. The most important skills for a tacker are tack welding, TIG, and RAN.

Embroidery machine operator vs tacker overview

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Tacker
Yearly salary	$31,900	$46,620
Hourly rate	$15.34	$22.41
Growth rate	-8%	-
Number of jobs	65,211	259
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Embroidery machine operator vs tacker salary

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

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Tacker
Average salary	$31,900	$46,620
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $23,000 And $91,000
Highest paying City	Fargo, ND	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	World Emblem	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between embroidery machine operator and tacker education

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

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Tacker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Embroidery machine operator vs tacker demographics

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

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Tacker
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 28.0% Female, 72.0%	Male, 75.9% Female, 24.1%
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, 12.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Asian, 10.4% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between embroidery machine operator and tacker 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.

Tacker example responsibilities.

Keep the work flowing so no one run out of work.
Tack labels on sport coats and sew.
Manufacture aircraft seat cushions and upholstery covers for seating.
Manufacture aircraft seat cushions and upholstery covers for seating.

Embroidery machine operator vs tacker skills

Common embroidery machine operator skills

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

Common tacker skills

Tack Welding, 51%
TIG, 14%
RAN, 10%
Rig, 8%
Arc Welding, 6%
Spindles, 6%