Encoding machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between encoding machine operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine operator has an average salary of $32,874, which is higher than the $29,755 average annual salary of an encoding machine operator.

The top three skills for an encoding machine operator include data entry, encode and video. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Encoding machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Encoding Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$29,755	$32,874
Hourly rate	$14.31	$15.80
Growth rate	-3%	-6%
Number of jobs	54,155	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	2	-

Encoding machine operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Encoding Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$29,755	$32,874
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $37,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between encoding machine operator and machine operator education

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

	Encoding Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Encoding machine operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Encoding Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 42.3% Female, 57.7%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	10%	5%

Differences between encoding machine operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Encoding machine operator example responsibilities.

Create events in the CrowdSurge proprietary CMS.
Provide assistance for both internal and external VM / MVS customers.
Monitor IBM VMS and VM mainframe computers for tape mounts and errors.
Digitize materials for editing, make dubs, slate and stripe tapes.
Control and monitor the output of plot display production in the MVS environment.
Encode customer's transactions from bank teller's daily collection on a 10-key industrial calculator.

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.

Encoding machine operator vs machine operator skills

Common encoding machine operator skills

Data Entry, 34%
Encode, 24%
Video, 16%
ICR, 11%
QC, 7%
Troubleshoot, 7%

Common machine operator skills

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

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