Lay-out machine operator vs packager

The differences between lay-out machine operators and packagers 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 $31,506 average annual salary of a packager.

The top three skills for a lay-out machine operator include rig, CDL and . The most important skills for a packager are basic math, package product, and work ethic.

Lay-out machine operator vs packager overview

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Packager
Yearly salary	$33,005	$31,506
Hourly rate	$15.87	$15.15
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	58,610	3,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Lay-out machine operator vs packager salary

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

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Packager
Average salary	$33,005	$31,506
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Plymouth, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	McGuireWoods
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between lay-out machine operator and packager education

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

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Packager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lay-out machine operator vs packager demographics

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

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Packager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between lay-out machine operator and packager 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.

Packager example responsibilities.

Create PowerShell scripts to manage installations.
Create, customize, automate software installation of applications using WiseStudio / InstallShield by VMware.
Comply with applicable FDA, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.
Experience on MSI, MST (transforms), MSM (merge modules), MSP (patches).
Assemble kits.vials, and syringes.
Train on OSHA quality control/food safety.

Lay-out machine operator vs packager skills

Common lay-out machine operator skills

Rig, 80%
CDL, 20%

Common packager skills

Basic Math, 11%
Package Product, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Pallets, 9%
Math, 8%
Defective Products, 7%