Grinder cell operator vs grinder

The differences between grinder cell operators and grinders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a grinder cell operator has an average salary of $34,126, which is higher than the $33,001 average annual salary of a grinder.

The top three skills for a grinder cell operator include dial indicators, grinders and . The most important skills for a grinder are grinders, hand tools, and calipers.

Grinder cell operator vs grinder overview

	Grinder Cell Operator	Grinder
Yearly salary	$34,126	$33,001
Hourly rate	$16.41	$15.87
Growth rate	7%	1%
Number of jobs	26,978	3,409
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 58%
Average age	45	48
Years of experience	-	4

Grinder cell operator vs grinder salary

Grinder cell operators and grinders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Grinder Cell Operator	Grinder
Average salary	$34,126	$33,001
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Tualatin, OR
Highest paying state	-	New Mexico
Best paying company	-	Kennametal
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between grinder cell operator and grinder education

There are a few differences between a grinder cell operator and a grinder in terms of educational background:

	Grinder Cell Operator	Grinder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 58%
Most common major	Dental Assisting	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Grinder cell operator vs grinder demographics

Here are the differences between grinder cell operators' and grinders' demographics:

	Grinder Cell Operator	Grinder
Average age	45	48
Gender ratio	Male, 95.0% Female, 5.0%	Male, 91.3% Female, 8.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 6.3% White, 70.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between grinder cell operator and grinder duties and responsibilities

Grinder cell operator example responsibilities.

Used instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers for accurate measurement.
Read prints, set up to engineering specifications and run production on centerless, cylindrical and thread grinder.

Grinder example responsibilities.

Machine carbide, harden tool steel, harden stainless steel, and ceramic.
Verify dimensional compliance using micrometers, calipers, ultrasonic testing and similar types of dimensional inspection devices.
Set up and run O.D.
Support for lathes and EDM (i.e.
Grind drills, end mills, taps etc.
Set up and run surface grinder at 200 to 300/ hour.

Grinder cell operator vs grinder skills

Common grinder cell operator skills

Dial Indicators, 69%
Grinders, 31%

Common grinder skills

Grinders, 20%
Hand Tools, 12%
Calipers, 8%
Grinding Machines, 7%
Grinding Wheels, 7%
CNC, 6%