Masker vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between maskers and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $32,760 average annual salary of a masker.

The top three skills for a masker include circuit boards, electroplating and MEK. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Masker vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Masker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$32,760	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.75	$19.05
Growth rate	2%	7%
Number of jobs	8,034	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Masker vs multi-skilled operator salary

Maskers and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Masker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$32,760	$39,626
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $43,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between masker and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a masker and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Masker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Masker vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between maskers' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Masker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 28.4% Female, 71.6%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 7.1% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between masker and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Masker example responsibilities.

Research on optimization of PEM fuel cell stacking.
Range of coatings includes electroplating (copper, cad, chrome, etc.
Mask and unmask process parts good with details have used masking tapes paints lacquers.
Conduct high and low pressure checks of completely install fuel cells or plumbing systems.
Remove used masking materials by means of using MEK, brushes, cloth and various implements.
Remove and replace fuel tank access panels, remove and replace bladders for aux tanks as needed.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Masker vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common masker skills

Circuit Boards, 33%
Electroplating, 13%
MEK, 13%
Customer Specifications, 13%
Unmask, 10%
FAA, 10%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%