Grinder mill operator vs rock crusher

The differences between grinder mill operators and rock crushers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a rock crusher has an average salary of $42,486, which is higher than the $38,831 average annual salary of a grinder mill operator.

Grinder mill operator vs rock crusher overview

	Grinder Mill Operator	Rock Crusher
Yearly salary	$38,831	$42,486
Hourly rate	$18.67	$20.43
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	27,261	139
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 60%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Grinder mill operator vs rock crusher salary

Grinder mill operators and rock crushers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Grinder Mill Operator	Rock Crusher
Average salary	$38,831	$42,486
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $48,000	Between $22,000 And $79,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between grinder mill operator and rock crusher education

There are a few differences between a grinder mill operator and a rock crusher in terms of educational background:

	Grinder Mill Operator	Rock Crusher
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 60%
Most common major	General Education, Specific Areas	Business
Most common college	-	-

Grinder mill operator vs rock crusher demographics

Here are the differences between grinder mill operators' and rock crushers' demographics:

	Grinder Mill Operator	Rock Crusher
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 94.6% Female, 5.4%	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 2.7% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 2.7% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between grinder mill operator and rock crusher duties and responsibilities

Grinder mill operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC finish grind machines and CNC mill turn lathes to produce cutting tool inserts and holders.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on CNC machines.
Set up and operate directional grinders to manufacture cut-off blades for machining centers
Work with TIG welders inspecting parts for flaws in the assembled metal product.

Rock crusher example responsibilities.

Designate as miner representitve for msha inspections.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.

Grinder mill operator vs rock crusher skills

Common grinder mill operator skills

Grinders, 60%
CNC, 40%

Common rock crusher skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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