Lathe set up operator vs fabric machine operator

The differences between lathe set up operators and fabric machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a lathe set up operator and a fabric machine operator. Additionally, a lathe set up operator has an average salary of $40,481, which is higher than the $35,954 average annual salary of a fabric machine operator.

The top three skills for a lathe set up operator include calipers, FANUC and lathe machines. The most important skills for a fabric machine operator are hand tools, math, and tape measure.

Lathe set up operator vs fabric machine operator overview

	Lathe Set Up Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$40,481	$35,954
Hourly rate	$19.46	$17.29
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	30,437	65,896
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Lathe set up operator vs fabric machine operator salary

Lathe set up operators and fabric machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lathe Set Up Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Average salary	$40,481	$35,954
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $55,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Eugene, OR
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Jacobs Engineering Group
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between lathe set up operator and fabric machine operator education

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

	Lathe Set Up Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Computer Science	Business
Most common college	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Dunwoody College of Technology

Lathe set up operator vs fabric machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between lathe set up operators' and fabric machine operators' demographics:

	Lathe Set Up Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 94.6% Female, 5.4%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 5.9% White, 68.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 5.3% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 5.8% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between lathe set up operator and fabric machine operator duties and responsibilities

Lathe set up operator example responsibilities.

Set up and run CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
Set up and edit program as needed for Okuma LB35, Mazak lathe machine.
Experience running Haas mills, lathes, and Leadwell CNC lathes.
Experience running Mazak CNC lathe and mills.
Learned and familiarize myself with Mazak machines.
Operate various types of Mori Seiko lathes, and a few Haas verticle mills.

Fabric machine operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Machine welder and TIG welding, bonding components together to fabricate metal products according to specifications and blueprints
Operate various industrial machinery including robotic welder, slider, CNC wire bender, press brake, and parts oven.
Complete daily checklist for forklift and clamp truck.
Fasten metal materials using soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
Set up and operate centerless griding machines to grind OD metal.

Lathe set up operator vs fabric machine operator skills

Common lathe set up operator skills

Calipers, 12%
FANUC, 11%
Lathe Machines, 10%
Okuma, 7%
Aerospace, 7%
G Code, 5%

Common fabric machine operator skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Math, 10%
Tape Measure, 10%
Basic Math, 9%
Calipers, 8%
Press Brake, 8%

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