Extrusion line operator vs grid caster

The differences between extrusion line operators and grid casters 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 $32,874 average annual salary of a grid caster.

The top three skills for an extrusion line operator include extrusion, extrusion line and extruders. The most important skills for a grid caster are quality checks, , and .

Extrusion line operator vs grid caster overview

	Extrusion Line Operator	Grid Caster
Yearly salary	$42,507	$32,874
Hourly rate	$20.44	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	87,110	159
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 69%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Extrusion line operator vs grid caster salary

Extrusion line operators and grid casters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Extrusion Line Operator	Grid Caster
Average salary	$42,507	$32,874
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $49,000	Between $25,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between extrusion line operator and grid caster education

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

	Extrusion Line Operator	Grid Caster
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 69%
Most common major	Business	Secondary Education And Teaching
Most common college	-	-

Extrusion line operator vs grid caster demographics

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

	Extrusion Line Operator	Grid Caster
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
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 grid caster 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.

Grid caster example responsibilities.

Drive plant safety improvement by taking a leadership role to support daily safety efforts and assist in managing the EHS activities.
Repair extrusion machine hydraulics and electrical systems.
Preheat die sections with torch, change shoot rod, fix hose if needed.Operate ladle and lock out, tag out.

Extrusion line operator vs grid caster skills

Common extrusion line operator skills

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

Common grid caster skills

Quality Checks, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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