Float operator vs general machine operator

The differences between float operators and general machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a float operator has an average salary of $37,782, which is higher than the $32,414 average annual salary of a general machine operator.

The top three skills for a float operator include general maintenance, pallets and ATM. The most important skills for a general machine operator are math, CNC, and safety procedures.

Float operator vs general machine operator overview

	Float Operator	General Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$37,782	$32,414
Hourly rate	$18.16	$15.58
Growth rate	-7%	7%
Number of jobs	44,574	138,111
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	47	44
Years of experience	12	-

Float operator vs general machine operator salary

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

	Float Operator	General Machine Operator
Average salary	$37,782	$32,414
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $26,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Oshkosh, WI
Highest paying state	-	Wisconsin
Best paying company	-	Reckitt Benckiser
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between float operator and general machine operator education

There are a few differences between a float operator and a general machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Float Operator	General Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	-

Float operator vs general machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between float operators' and general machine operators' demographics:

	Float Operator	General Machine Operator
Average age	47	44
Gender ratio	Male, 62.7% Female, 37.3%	Male, 81.2% Female, 18.8%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 7.3% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between float operator and general machine 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.

General machine operator example responsibilities.

Lift work pieces to machines using hoists.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Float operator vs general machine operator skills

Common float operator skills

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

Common general machine operator skills

Math, 12%
CNC, 10%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Troubleshoot, 9%
Production Process, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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