Greaser operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between greaser operators and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $37,610 average annual salary of a greaser operator.

The top three skills for a greaser operator include hand tools, and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Greaser operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Greaser Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$37,610	$39,626
Hourly rate	$18.08	$19.05
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	34,568	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Greaser operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

Greaser operators and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Greaser Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$37,610	$39,626
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $52,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between greaser operator and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a greaser operator and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Greaser Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Nursing	Business
Most common college	-	-

Greaser operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between greaser operators' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Greaser Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.5% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between greaser operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Greaser operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Greaser operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common greaser operator skills

Hand Tools, 100%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%

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