Float operator vs machine operator

The differences between float operators and 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 $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

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

Float operator vs machine operator overview

	Float Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$37,782	$32,874
Hourly rate	$18.16	$15.80
Growth rate	-7%	-6%
Number of jobs	44,574	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	47	44
Years of experience	12	-

Float operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Float Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$37,782	$32,874
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between float operator and machine operator education

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

	Float Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	-

Float operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Float Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	47	44
Gender ratio	Male, 62.7% Female, 37.3%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between float operator and 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.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Float operator vs machine operator skills

Common float operator skills

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

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%