Lap machine operator vs set up worker

The differences between lap machine operators and set up workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lap machine operator has an average salary of $31,901, which is higher than the $31,173 average annual salary of a set up worker.

The top three skills for a lap machine operator include micrometers, calipers and . The most important skills for a set up worker are meeting rooms, audio equipment, and hand tools.

Lap machine operator vs set up worker overview

	Lap Machine Operator	Set Up Worker
Yearly salary	$31,901	$31,173
Hourly rate	$15.34	$14.99
Growth rate	3%	14%
Number of jobs	53,641	21,220
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	40	45
Years of experience	6	-

Lap machine operator vs set up worker salary

Lap machine operators and set up workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lap Machine Operator	Set Up Worker
Average salary	$31,901	$31,173
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $22,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between lap machine operator and set up worker education

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

	Lap Machine Operator	Set Up Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lap machine operator vs set up worker demographics

Here are the differences between lap machine operators' and set up workers' demographics:

	Lap Machine Operator	Set Up Worker
Average age	40	45
Gender ratio	Male, 74.3% Female, 25.7%	Male, 84.4% Female, 15.6%
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, 9.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 7.3% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	3%

Differences between lap machine operator and set up worker 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.

Set up worker example responsibilities.

Utilize distinctive tools, gauges and calipers to collect and input specification and quality data accurately.
Clean and sanitize processing equipment in preparation for USDA inspections.

Lap machine operator vs set up worker skills

Common lap machine operator skills

Micrometers, 67%
Calipers, 33%

Common set up worker skills

Meeting Rooms, 56%
Audio Equipment, 31%
Hand Tools, 7%
Report Deviations, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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