Float operator vs operator

The differences between float operators and 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 operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $37,782 average annual salary of a float operator.

The top three skills for a float operator include general maintenance, pallets and ATM. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Float operator vs operator overview

	Float Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$37,782	$37,928
Hourly rate	$18.16	$18.23
Growth rate	-7%	7%
Number of jobs	44,574	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	12	4

Float operator vs operator salary

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

	Float Operator	Operator
Average salary	$37,782	$37,928
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between float operator and operator education

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

	Float Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	-

Float operator vs operator demographics

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

	Float Operator	Operator
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 62.7% Female, 37.3%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
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, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between float operator and 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.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Float operator vs operator skills

Common float operator skills

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

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%