Lap machine operator vs core machine operator

The differences between lap machine operators and core machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both a lap machine operator and a core machine operator. Additionally, a core machine operator has an average salary of $45,138, which is higher than the $31,901 average annual salary of a lap machine operator.

The top three skills for a lap machine operator include micrometers, calipers and . The most important skills for a core machine operator are quality checks, core machine, and tape measure.

Lap machine operator vs core machine operator overview

	Lap Machine Operator	Core Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,901	$45,138
Hourly rate	$15.34	$21.70
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	53,641	57,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	6	6

Lap machine operator vs core machine operator salary

Lap machine operators and core machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lap Machine Operator	Core Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,901	$45,138
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $27,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between lap machine operator and core machine operator education

There are a few differences between a lap machine operator and a core machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Lap Machine Operator	Core Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lap machine operator vs core machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between lap machine operators' and core machine operators' demographics:

	Lap Machine Operator	Core Machine Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 74.3% Female, 25.7%	Male, 82.9% Female, 17.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 2.5% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 3.3% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between lap machine operator and core machine operator duties and responsibilities

Lap machine operator example responsibilities.

Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to insure parts accuracy.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Operate ABB robots and machine to make filters.

Core machine operator example responsibilities.

Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.

Lap machine operator vs core machine operator skills

Common lap machine operator skills

Micrometers, 67%
Calipers, 33%

Common core machine operator skills

Quality Checks, 41%
Core Machine, 30%
Tape Measure, 6%
Quality Products, 6%
Core Boxes, 5%
Sand Cores, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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