Fiberglass machine operator vs paint line operator

The differences between fiberglass machine operators and paint line 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 paint line operator. Additionally, a fiberglass machine operator has an average salary of $32,485, which is higher than the $32,190 average annual salary of a paint line operator.

The top three skills for a fiberglass machine operator include safety standards, calipers and . The most important skills for a paint line operator are quality standards, powder coat, and visual inspections.

Fiberglass machine operator vs paint line operator overview

	Fiberglass Machine Operator	Paint Line Operator
Yearly salary	$32,485	$32,190
Hourly rate	$15.62	$15.48
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	54,225	87,662
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 59%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Fiberglass machine operator vs paint line operator salary

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

	Fiberglass Machine Operator	Paint Line Operator
Average salary	$32,485	$32,190
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
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Differences between fiberglass machine operator and paint line operator education

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

	Fiberglass Machine Operator	Paint Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 59%
Most common major	Curriculum And Instruction	Business
Most common college	-	-

Fiberglass machine operator vs paint line operator demographics

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

	Fiberglass Machine Operator	Paint Line Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.9% Female, 6.1%	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%
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, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.1% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between fiberglass machine operator and paint line 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.

Paint line operator example responsibilities.

Follow company guidelines and motivate to accomplish goals and help to troubleshoot to get projects done.
Prepare paperwork relate to each part run each day.
Operate multiple machines and run a paint line in a mill work environment.
Job relate materials: post-hole diggers, shovels of different dimensions and jack hammers, concrete and wrenches.
Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Operate equipment such as sanders, and hoists.

Fiberglass machine operator vs paint line operator skills

Common fiberglass machine operator skills

Safety Standards, 62%
Calipers, 38%

Common paint line operator skills

Quality Standards, 14%
Powder Coat, 12%
Visual Inspections, 9%
Pallets, 9%
Color Changes, 7%
Production Process, 4%

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