Forming roll operator vs machine operator

The differences between forming roll operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a forming roll operator has an average salary of $34,346, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a forming roll operator include quality checks, hand tools and troubleshoot. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Forming roll operator vs machine operator overview

	Forming Roll Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,346	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.51	$15.80
Growth rate	7%	-6%
Number of jobs	63,820	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	4	-

Forming roll operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Forming Roll Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,346	$32,874
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Wheat Ridge, CO	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Hawaii	Minnesota
Best paying company	BD	BD
Best paying industry	Health Care	Automotive

Differences between forming roll operator and machine operator education

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

	Forming Roll Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Forming roll operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between forming roll operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Forming Roll Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 2.3% White, 62.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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	4%	5%

Differences between forming roll operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Forming roll operator example responsibilities.

Operate overhead cranes, hand trucks, and are able to assist other workers with lifting heavier objects.
Run press brake form metal sheets run punch brake bulid wooden crates
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Implement cost reductions and savings (CIP's) for maintenance department and company.
Used measuring devices such as micrometer, microscope, and optical comparators to ensure parts meet specification.

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.

Forming roll operator vs machine operator skills

Common forming roll operator skills

Quality Checks, 24%
Hand Tools, 13%
Troubleshoot, 9%
QA, 9%
Quality Standards, 8%
Calipers, 6%

Common machine operator skills

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

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