Lathe set up operator vs metalizer operator

The differences between lathe set up operators and metalizer 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 metalizer operator. Additionally, a lathe set up operator has an average salary of $40,481, which is higher than the $34,708 average annual salary of a metalizer operator.

The top three skills for a lathe set up operator include calipers, FANUC and lathe machines. The most important skills for a metalizer operator are hand tools, calipers, and PPE.

Lathe set up operator vs metalizer operator overview

	Lathe Set Up Operator	Metalizer Operator
Yearly salary	$40,481	$34,708
Hourly rate	$19.46	$16.69
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	30,437	49,799
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Lathe set up operator vs metalizer operator salary

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

	Lathe Set Up Operator	Metalizer Operator
Average salary	$40,481	$34,708
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $55,000	Between $28,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between lathe set up operator and metalizer operator education

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

	Lathe Set Up Operator	Metalizer Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Computer Science	Business
Most common college	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Stanford University

Lathe set up operator vs metalizer operator demographics

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

	Lathe Set Up Operator	Metalizer Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 94.6% Female, 5.4%	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%
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, 5.6% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.0% Asian, 6.1% White, 68.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between lathe set up operator and metalizer 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.

Metalizer operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Perform quality control inspection using calipers/gauges/micrometers and digital comparators.
Assist in performing annual inventory of all scrap and finish alloy materials.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Lathe set up operator vs metalizer operator skills

Common lathe set up operator skills

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

Common metalizer operator skills

Hand Tools, 41%
Calipers, 24%
PPE, 14%
Quality Checks, 4%
Customer Specifications, 4%
Press Brake, 4%

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