Lay-out machine operator vs packaging operator

The differences between lay-out machine operators and packaging operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a packaging operator has an average salary of $34,269, which is higher than the $33,005 average annual salary of a lay-out machine operator.

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

Lay-out machine operator vs packaging operator overview

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Yearly salary	$33,005	$34,269
Hourly rate	$15.87	$16.48
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	58,610	85,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Lay-out machine operator vs packaging operator salary

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

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Average salary	$33,005	$34,269
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between lay-out machine operator and packaging operator education

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

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lay-out machine operator vs packaging operator demographics

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

	Lay-Out Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
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, 10.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between lay-out machine operator and packaging 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.

Packaging operator example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Print, inspect and fill iv bags.
Use of calipers and plug gauge for machine measuring.
Print and complete all paperwork according to DEA regulations.
Fill iv bags with solution clean very sanitary place.
Participate in basic ISO training for all hourly and salary employees.

Lay-out machine operator vs packaging operator skills

Common lay-out machine operator skills

Rig, 80%
CDL, 20%

Common packaging operator skills

Basic Math, 9%
Math, 8%
GMP, 8%
Quality Checks, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Pallets, 4%

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