Lay-out machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between lay-out machine operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lay-out machine operator has an average salary of $33,005, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a lay-out machine operator include rig, CDL and . The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Lay-out machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$33,005	$32,874
Hourly rate	$15.87	$15.80
Growth rate	-	-6%
Number of jobs	58,610	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Lay-out machine operator vs machine operator salary

Lay-out machine operators and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$33,005	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between lay-out machine operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a lay-out machine operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lay-out machine operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between lay-out machine operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.1% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 6.6% White, 57.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between lay-out machine operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Lay-out machine operator example responsibilities.

Maintain good relations with rig, rig crew and company consultants.
Communicate with rig and drilling company representatives.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Measure and mark reference points and cutting lines on work pieces, using trace templates, compasses, and rules.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Lay-out machine operator vs machine operator skills

Common lay-out machine operator skills

Rig, 80%
CDL, 20%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%

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