Fiberglass machine operator vs coater operator

The differences between fiberglass machine operators and coater operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a fiberglass machine operator and a coater operator. Additionally, a coater operator has an average salary of $36,659, which is higher than the $32,485 average annual salary of a fiberglass machine operator.

The top three skills for a fiberglass machine operator include safety standards, calipers and . The most important skills for a coater operator are math, safety procedures, and basic math.

Fiberglass machine operator vs coater operator overview

	Fiberglass Machine Operator	Coater Operator
Yearly salary	$32,485	$36,659
Hourly rate	$15.62	$17.62
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	54,225	60,454
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Fiberglass machine operator vs coater operator salary

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

	Fiberglass Machine Operator	Coater Operator
Average salary	$32,485	$36,659
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $30,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Nashua, NH
Highest paying state	-	Oregon
Best paying company	-	Sanmina
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between fiberglass machine operator and coater operator education

There are a few differences between a fiberglass machine operator and a coater operator in terms of educational background:

	Fiberglass Machine Operator	Coater Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Curriculum And Instruction	Business
Most common college	-	-

Fiberglass machine operator vs coater operator demographics

Here are the differences between fiberglass machine operators' and coater operators' demographics:

	Fiberglass Machine Operator	Coater Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.9% Female, 6.1%	Male, 82.2% Female, 17.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 3.4% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between fiberglass machine operator and coater operator duties and responsibilities

Fiberglass machine operator example responsibilities.

Sanitize tools /parts for poultry plant.
Follow instructions on JSA's to complete assign tasks.
Perform maintenance including motor changes, conveyor belt replacement, stitching unit replacement, and other.
Monitor and inspect equipment disinfect tools at the beginning and end of the day receive and inspect meat.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Coater operator example responsibilities.

Work in clean room under strict ISO Certified/GMP conditions.
Measure completed work to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers and calipers.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

Fiberglass machine operator vs coater operator skills

Common fiberglass machine operator skills

Safety Standards, 62%
Calipers, 38%

Common coater operator skills

Math, 10%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Basic Math, 8%
Production Schedules, 8%
Hand Tools, 7%
Quality Standards, 6%

Fiberglass Machine Operator vs. similar jobs

Fiberglass Machine Operator related careers

Fiberglass Machine Operator related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Production and Manufacturing Industry
Fiberglass Machine Operator
Fiberglass Machine Operator vs Coater Operator

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse production and manufacturing jobs