Lining machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between lining machine operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lining machine operator has an average salary of $36,213, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a lining machine operator include safety procedures, quality checks and assembly line. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Lining machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Lining Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$36,213	$32,874
Hourly rate	$17.41	$15.80
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	87,609	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Lining machine operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Lining Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$36,213	$32,874
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Lakeville, MN	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Kansas	Minnesota
Best paying company	PepsiCo	BD
Best paying industry	Automotive	Automotive

Differences between lining machine operator and machine operator education

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

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

Lining machine operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Lining Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 63.6% Female, 36.4%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 7.3% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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 lining machine operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Lining machine operator example responsibilities.

Experience with standards of daily operations (OSHA requirement on minimum/maximum practices, /ISO, GMP, PPE and MSDS).
Remove parts for cleaning using right PPE.
Lift workpieces to machines manually, using hoists.
Record GMP and safety information per shift for team log.
Operate extrusion line and supervise all elements of the production operation.
Test finish product by weighing, gauging and measuring according to company QA process standards.

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.

Lining machine operator vs machine operator skills

Common lining machine operator skills

Safety Procedures, 13%
Quality Checks, 12%
Assembly Line, 12%
Basic Math, 10%
Product Quality, 6%
Machine Operation, 5%

Common machine operator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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