Extrusion line operator vs straightening machine operator

The differences between extrusion line operators and straightening machine operators 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 $33,842 average annual salary of a straightening machine operator.

The top three skills for an extrusion line operator include extrusion, extrusion line and extruders. The most important skills for a straightening machine operator are hand tools, machine operation, and BARS.

Extrusion line operator vs straightening machine operator overview

	Extrusion Line Operator	Straightening Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$42,507	$33,842
Hourly rate	$20.44	$16.27
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	87,110	57,859
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 67%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Extrusion line operator vs straightening machine operator salary

Extrusion line operators and straightening machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Extrusion Line Operator	Straightening Machine Operator
Average salary	$42,507	$33,842
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $49,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between extrusion line operator and straightening machine operator education

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

	Extrusion Line Operator	Straightening Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 67%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Extrusion line operator vs straightening machine operator demographics

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

	Extrusion Line Operator	Straightening Machine Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%	Male, 94.4% Female, 5.6%
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 straightening machine operator 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.

Straightening machine operator example responsibilities.

Manage the levels of chemicals to make sure process run correctly for making Styrofoam.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Participate in technical support and assist validation and QA department during equipment validation.

Extrusion line operator vs straightening machine operator skills

Common extrusion line operator skills

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

Common straightening machine operator skills

Hand Tools, 40%
Machine Operation, 27%
BARS, 23%
Calipers, 10%

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