Extrusion line operator vs extrusion mechanic

The differences between extrusion line operators and extrusion mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an extrusion line operator has an average salary of $42,507, which is higher than the $40,249 average annual salary of an extrusion mechanic.

The top three skills for an extrusion line operator include extrusion, extrusion line and extruders. The most important skills for an extrusion mechanic are mechanical problems, extrusion, and troubleshoot.

Extrusion line operator vs extrusion mechanic overview

	Extrusion Line Operator	Extrusion Mechanic
Yearly salary	$42,507	$40,249
Hourly rate	$20.44	$19.35
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	87,110	34,151
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Extrusion line operator vs extrusion mechanic salary

Extrusion line operators and extrusion mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Extrusion Line Operator	Extrusion Mechanic
Average salary	$42,507	$40,249
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $49,000	Between $31,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between extrusion line operator and extrusion mechanic education

There are a few differences between an extrusion line operator and an extrusion mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Extrusion Line Operator	Extrusion Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Plant Sciences
Most common college	-	-

Extrusion line operator vs extrusion mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between extrusion line operators' and extrusion mechanics' demographics:

	Extrusion Line Operator	Extrusion Mechanic
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%	Male, 94.7% Female, 5.3%
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, 9.7% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.3% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between extrusion line operator and extrusion mechanic duties and responsibilities

Extrusion line operator example responsibilities.

Lead the 2nd shift fabrication department responsible for quality fabrication and assembly of component parts produce from the extrusion process.
Manufacture insulate wire using PVC compound and copper stranding.
Handle materials and run good quality plastic while operating a fork truck.
Operate a computer aid extrusion machine that manufacture wire for major organizations such as whirlpool.
Operate extruders and other machinery; used high-density polyethylene in combination with other additives to create blown film plastic.
Operate machine so production continuously run.

Extrusion mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage the levels of chemicals to make sure process run correctly for making Styrofoam.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Operate machine so production continuously run.

Extrusion line operator vs extrusion mechanic skills

Common extrusion line operator skills

Extrusion, 55%
Extrusion Line, 19%
Extruders, 6%
PVC, 3%
RAN, 3%
Material Changes, 3%

Common extrusion mechanic skills

Mechanical Problems, 59%
Extrusion, 24%
Troubleshoot, 10%
Safety Procedures, 7%

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