Mattress maker vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between mattress makers 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 $32,479 average annual salary of a mattress maker.

The top three skills for a mattress maker include customer service, and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Mattress maker vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Mattress Maker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$32,479	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.61	$19.05
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	6,973	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Mattress maker vs multi-skilled operator salary

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

	Mattress Maker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$32,479	$39,626
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $42,000	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 mattress maker and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Mattress Maker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Mattress maker vs multi-skilled operator demographics

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

	Mattress Maker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 88.2% Female, 11.8%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.5% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 mattress maker and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Mattress maker example responsibilities.

Maintain solid product speed and ensure wicks are clip inside of all candle jars.
Apply clips to candle wicks.

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.

Mattress maker vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common mattress maker skills

Customer Service, 100%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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