Machine cleaner vs washer

The differences between machine cleaners and washers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a washer has an average salary of $31,155, which is higher than the $31,150 average annual salary of a machine cleaner.

The top three skills for a machine cleaner include squeegees, clean machines and GMP. The most important skills for a washer are cleanliness, clean windows, and dryers.

Machine cleaner vs washer overview

	Machine Cleaner	Washer
Yearly salary	$31,150	$31,155
Hourly rate	$14.98	$14.98
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	66,100	37,789
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Machine cleaner vs washer salary

Machine cleaners and washers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Machine Cleaner	Washer
Average salary	$31,150	$31,155
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $38,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	-	Maine
Best paying company	-	United Natural Foods
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between machine cleaner and washer education

There are a few differences between a machine cleaner and a washer in terms of educational background:

	Machine Cleaner	Washer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Machine cleaner vs washer demographics

Here are the differences between machine cleaners' and washers' demographics:

	Machine Cleaner	Washer
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 76.0% Female, 24.0%	Male, 80.9% Female, 19.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 4.2% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 13.1% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 4.5% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between machine cleaner and washer duties and responsibilities

Machine cleaner example responsibilities.

Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
Skil in operating hoists for components that weigh more than 35 pounds.
Apply knowledge in determining the condition of parts and equipment after cleaning, including the degree of cleanliness.
Task to maintain cleanliness and decontaminate nuclear equipment and facilities to an acceptable level.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Washer example responsibilities.

Power wash commercial vehicles, trash trucks, tractor trailers, ect.
Hand load PCBs with various electronic components using knowledge proper placement, component sensitivity (ESD), and polarity.
Assist with the CBW {tunnel wash} and the tumbler {large dryer}.
Perform operations using skits and CIP
Spray acid from pressurize sprayers to clean aluminum.
Comply with safety regulations implementing routine use of PPE.

Machine cleaner vs washer skills

Common machine cleaner skills

Squeegees, 32%
Clean Machines, 19%
GMP, 13%
Production Equipment, 10%
Hoists, 9%
CNC, 9%

Common washer skills

Cleanliness, 18%
Clean Windows, 16%
Dryers, 13%
Glass Partitions, 11%
Rinse, 9%
Safety Equipment, 8%