Masking machine operator vs line operator

The differences between masking machine operators and line operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a masking machine operator has an average salary of $35,636, which is higher than the $34,520 average annual salary of a line operator.

The top three skills for a masking machine operator include CNC, clean room environment and circuit boards. The most important skills for a line operator are preventative maintenance, PPE, and basic math.

Masking machine operator vs line operator overview

	Masking Machine Operator	Line Operator
Yearly salary	$35,636	$34,520
Hourly rate	$17.13	$16.60
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	57,742	137,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 71%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Masking machine operator vs line operator salary

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

	Masking Machine Operator	Line Operator
Average salary	$35,636	$34,520
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $44,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between masking machine operator and line operator education

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

	Masking Machine Operator	Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 71%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	-	-

Masking machine operator vs line operator demographics

Here are the differences between masking machine operators' and line operators' demographics:

	Masking Machine Operator	Line Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 57.1% Female, 42.9%	Male, 67.6% Female, 32.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.7% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% Asian, 7.1% White, 39.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between masking machine operator and line operator duties and responsibilities

Masking machine operator example responsibilities.

Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Line operator example responsibilities.

Follow safety procedures, including but not limit to, wearing proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and HAZMAT.
Weld various models of Honda car seats.
Operate foam line for assembly of Toyota Tacoma car seats.
Work the assembly line building car door frames for Chrysler.
Work in high volume production setting, sewing seat covers for Toyota vehicles.
Wear all PPE while manually draining and cleaning of all dip tanks and stations after shift or when production quality lessen.

Masking machine operator vs line operator skills

Common masking machine operator skills

CNC, 80%
Clean Room Environment, 13%
Circuit Boards, 7%

Common line operator skills

Preventative Maintenance, 12%
PPE, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Extrusion, 8%
Quality Checks, 7%
Assembly Line, 5%

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