Expanding machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between expanding machine operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an expanding machine operator has an average salary of $33,861, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

Expanding machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Expanding Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$33,861	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.28	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	57,433	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	-	-

Expanding machine operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Expanding Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$33,861	$32,874
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $45,000	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 expanding machine operator and machine operator education

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

	Expanding Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Expanding machine operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Expanding Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 86.8% Female, 13.2%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.3% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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	3%	5%

Differences between expanding machine operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Expanding machine operator example responsibilities.

Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Manufacture ammunition from components using a power loading machine.

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.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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