Laydown machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between laydown machine operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a laydown machine operator has an average salary of $33,663, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a laydown machine operator include rig, RAN and drill pipe. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Laydown machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Laydown Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$33,663	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.18	$15.80
Growth rate	5%	-6%
Number of jobs	53,653	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	2	-

Laydown machine operator vs machine operator salary

Laydown machine operators and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Laydown Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$33,663	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	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 laydown machine operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a laydown machine operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Laydown Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Laydown machine operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between laydown machine operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Laydown Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 94.7% Female, 5.3%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	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	2%	5%

Differences between laydown machine operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Laydown machine operator example responsibilities.

Operate jetco, ditchwitch, and vermer trenchers digging ditch and back filling ditch.
Work the rig floor operating break out tongs, v door, pulling slips and also roll pipe.
Demonstrate proficiency in operation of backhoe, trenchers, boom and dump truck.
Go to drilling rig, laid down drilling pipe and collars and pick up casing.
Rig the machine up and run casing to and from various types of oil rigs.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.

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.

Laydown machine operator vs machine operator skills

Common laydown machine operator skills

Rig, 58%
RAN, 16%
Drill Pipe, 11%
DOT Regulations, 7%
JSA, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

Common machine operator skills

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

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