Feeder switchboard operator vs machine operator

The differences between feeder switchboard operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a feeder switchboard operator has an average salary of $34,156, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a feeder switchboard operator include quality checks, safety rules and ISO. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Feeder switchboard operator vs machine operator overview

	Feeder Switchboard Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,156	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.42	$15.80
Growth rate	7%	-6%
Number of jobs	42,434	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	53	44
Years of experience	2	-

Feeder switchboard operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Feeder Switchboard Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,156	$32,874
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $47,000	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 feeder switchboard operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a feeder switchboard operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Feeder Switchboard Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Feeder switchboard operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between feeder switchboard operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Feeder Switchboard Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	53	44
Gender ratio	Male, 83.1% Female, 16.9%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.6% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 3.9% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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	19%	5%

Differences between feeder switchboard operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Feeder switchboard operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Make sure the dryer stay full of plywood to prevent the dryers from catching on fire.
Feed sheets of wood into the industrial size dryers making sure there are little to no gaps in between each sheet.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

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.

Feeder switchboard operator vs machine operator skills

Common feeder switchboard operator skills

Quality Checks, 29%
Safety Rules, 27%
ISO, 15%
Press RUN, 4%
General Maintenance, 4%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%

Common machine operator skills

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

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