Hot end operator vs operator

The differences between hot end 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 hot end 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 $37,629 average annual salary of a hot end operator.

The top three skills for a hot end operator include control room, quality checks and chemical application. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Hot end operator vs operator overview

	Hot End Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$37,629	$37,928
Hourly rate	$18.09	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	42,588	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	12	4

Hot end operator vs operator salary

Hot end operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Hot End Operator	Operator
Average salary	$37,629	$37,928
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $54,000	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 hot end operator and operator education

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

	Hot End Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Hot end operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between hot end operators' and operators' demographics:

	Hot End Operator	Operator
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 84.4% Female, 15.6%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.4% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% Asian, 12.4% White, 67.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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	11%	4%

Differences between hot end operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Hot end operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Monitor starch levels, Baume', pH, and temperature.

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.

Hot end operator vs operator skills

Common hot end operator skills

Control Room, 43%
Quality Checks, 18%
Chemical Application, 17%
Hot End, 13%
Fiberglass Insulation, 9%

Common operator skills

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