Machine adjuster vs machine operator

The differences between machine adjusters and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine adjuster has an average salary of $39,262, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a machine adjuster include preventative maintenance, safety rules and dexterity. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Machine adjuster vs machine operator overview

	Machine Adjuster	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$39,262	$32,874
Hourly rate	$18.88	$15.80
Growth rate	14%	-6%
Number of jobs	40,920	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	-	-

Machine adjuster vs machine operator salary

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

	Machine Adjuster	Machine Operator
Average salary	$39,262	$32,874
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $49,000	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 machine adjuster and machine operator education

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

	Machine Adjuster	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Machine adjuster vs machine operator demographics

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

	Machine Adjuster	Machine Operator
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 3.5% White, 61.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.5%	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	8%	5%

Differences between machine adjuster and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Machine adjuster example responsibilities.

Sustain all maintenance of equipments such as oiling, and changing out tools when need.
Travel to different states to audit physician medical records to improve accuracy capture ICD-9 codes for current year.
Learned imaging system, ICD-9 and CPT codes, and how to apply policy terms to health insurance claims.
Recognize for work done in a sterile environment and utilizing correct safety PPE for surrounding work areas/machinery.
Inspect and maintain weapons and ammunition parts machine.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Machine adjuster vs machine operator skills

Common machine adjuster skills

Preventative Maintenance, 20%
Safety Rules, 20%
Dexterity, 16%
Product Quality, 8%
Production Machines, 7%
Trial RUN, 6%

Common machine operator skills

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