Float operator vs assistant operator

The differences between float operators and assistant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a float operator, becoming an assistant operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a float operator has an average salary of $37,782, which is higher than the $37,607 average annual salary of an assistant operator.

The top three skills for a float operator include general maintenance, pallets and ATM. The most important skills for an assistant operator are customer service, ladders, and safety procedures.

Float operator vs assistant operator overview

	Float Operator	Assistant Operator
Yearly salary	$37,782	$37,607
Hourly rate	$18.16	$18.08
Growth rate	-7%	-8%
Number of jobs	44,574	88,093
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	47	50
Years of experience	12	2

Float operator vs assistant operator salary

Float operators and assistant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Float Operator	Assistant Operator
Average salary	$37,782	$37,607
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Massachusetts General Hospital
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between float operator and assistant operator education

There are a few differences between a float operator and an assistant operator in terms of educational background:

	Float Operator	Assistant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Western Carolina University

Float operator vs assistant operator demographics

Here are the differences between float operators' and assistant operators' demographics:

	Float Operator	Assistant Operator
Average age	47	50
Gender ratio	Male, 62.7% Female, 37.3%	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	5%	6%

Differences between float operator and assistant operator duties and responsibilities

Float operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate various machines (drill presses, CNC machines, saws, etc .).
Stack in prepare pallets for shipping
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Cover CSR'S & CSA'S while there out of the office.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

Assistant operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Maintain current MSHA training requirements.
Coordinate special movement of ISO tanks.
Certify in MSHA hard-rock mine safety.
Maintain spinning/winding machines by putting idle spindles and cones back into production.

Float operator vs assistant operator skills

Common float operator skills

General Maintenance, 40%
Pallets, 21%
ATM, 11%
Safety Issues, 10%
Quality Checks, 6%
Quality Inspection, 4%

Common assistant operator skills

Customer Service, 28%
Ladders, 11%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Safety Committee, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
PPE, 5%