First leveler vs roll threader operator

The differences between first levelers and roll threader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a first leveler has an average salary of $131,902, which is higher than the $38,500 average annual salary of a roll threader operator.

The top three skills for a first leveler include level support, troubleshoot and technical support. The most important skills for a roll threader operator are calipers, quality standards, and quality checks.

First leveler vs roll threader operator overview

	First Leveler	Roll Threader Operator
Yearly salary	$131,902	$38,500
Hourly rate	$63.41	$18.51
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	2,925	30,156
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

First leveler vs roll threader operator salary

First levelers and roll threader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	First Leveler	Roll Threader Operator
Average salary	$131,902	$38,500
Salary range	Between $95,000 And $182,000	Between $28,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between first leveler and roll threader operator education

There are a few differences between a first leveler and a roll threader operator in terms of educational background:

	First Leveler	Roll Threader Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Computer Science	Business
Most common college	-	-

First leveler vs roll threader operator demographics

Here are the differences between first levelers' and roll threader operators' demographics:

	First Leveler	Roll Threader Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 73.6% Female, 26.4%	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%
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 first leveler and roll threader operator duties and responsibilities

First leveler example responsibilities.

Design, implement, manage and document network security configurations for firewalls.
Reset or respool network and mainframe printers.
Save cost of mainframe maintenance.
Assist in deploying Cisco VPN to user.
Partner with senior technicians to escalate calls if necessary.
Reproduce and escalate report bugs, test workarounds and patches.

Roll threader operator example responsibilities.

Inspect the parts using calipers, mics and gauges.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

First leveler vs roll threader operator skills

Common first leveler skills

Level Support, 26%
Troubleshoot, 12%
Technical Support, 8%
Printers, 8%
Escalate, 7%
Password Resets, 7%

Common roll threader operator skills

Calipers, 45%
Quality Standards, 27%
Quality Checks, 25%
Blueprint Specifications, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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