Machine lay out worker vs factory worker

The differences between machine lay out workers and factory workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine lay out worker has an average salary of $31,482, which is higher than the $29,343 average annual salary of a factory worker.

The top three skills for a machine lay out worker include quality checks, CNC and RAN. The most important skills for a factory worker are line assembly, production process, and safety regulations.

Machine lay out worker vs factory worker overview

	Machine Lay Out Worker	Factory Worker
Yearly salary	$31,482	$29,343
Hourly rate	$15.14	$14.11
Growth rate	-8%	-
Number of jobs	51,333	106,768
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	45	38
Years of experience	2	-

Machine lay out worker vs factory worker salary

Machine lay out workers and factory workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Machine Lay Out Worker	Factory Worker
Average salary	$31,482	$29,343
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $22,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Shakopee, MN	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	New York	Washington
Best paying company	Caterpillar	UPS
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Automotive

Differences between machine lay out worker and factory worker education

There are a few differences between a machine lay out worker and a factory worker in terms of educational background:

	Machine Lay Out Worker	Factory Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Machine lay out worker vs factory worker demographics

Here are the differences between machine lay out workers' and factory workers' demographics:

	Machine Lay Out Worker	Factory Worker
Average age	45	38
Gender ratio	Male, 69.5% Female, 30.5%	Male, 56.9% Female, 43.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 5.9% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 5.5% White, 66.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	9%

Differences between machine lay out worker and factory worker duties and responsibilities

Machine lay out worker example responsibilities.

Inspect the media run in the machines and calibration of air gauges.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Work on various vehicle production lines assembling components for Chrysler automobiles.

Factory worker example responsibilities.

Assemble automotive windows for Honda and Toyota
Assemble HVAC systems & furnaces.
Perform landscaping, HVAC, assemble tanning beds, and other duties as assigned.
Assemble parts to mowers as line move, keep parts ready to assemble and cardboard and trash clear away.
Maintain seasonal grounds work, lawn mowing, trimming shrubs flowerbeds, spraying pesticides, and other landscaping elements.
Keep production areas in compliance with sanitation standards set by HACCP, FDA, USDA, and customer's requirements.

Machine lay out worker vs factory worker skills

Common machine lay out worker skills

Quality Checks, 78%
CNC, 10%
RAN, 7%
Assembly Line, 4%
Unload Machines, 2%

Common factory worker skills

Line Assembly, 25%
Production Process, 19%
Safety Regulations, 18%
Pallet Jack, 8%
Temp Service, 5%
Quality Checks, 5%

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