Measuring machine operator vs finisher operator

The differences between measuring machine operators and finisher operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a finisher operator has an average salary of $35,406, which is higher than the $31,894 average annual salary of a measuring machine operator.

The top three skills for a measuring machine operator include equipment issues, visual inspections and . The most important skills for a finisher operator are hand tools, math, and quality checks.

Measuring machine operator vs finisher operator overview

	Measuring Machine Operator	Finisher Operator
Yearly salary	$31,894	$35,406
Hourly rate	$15.33	$17.02
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	54,324	77,850
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	4

Measuring machine operator vs finisher operator salary

Measuring machine operators and finisher operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Measuring Machine Operator	Finisher Operator
Average salary	$31,894	$35,406
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $28,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Horsham, PA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Elanco
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between measuring machine operator and finisher operator education

There are a few differences between a measuring machine operator and a finisher operator in terms of educational background:

	Measuring Machine Operator	Finisher Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Measuring machine operator vs finisher operator demographics

Here are the differences between measuring machine operators' and finisher operators' demographics:

	Measuring Machine Operator	Finisher Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 78.3% Female, 21.7%	Male, 69.4% Female, 30.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 7.3% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 15.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 2.5% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between measuring machine operator and finisher operator duties and responsibilities

Measuring 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.

Finisher operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, banding machines or hand tools.
Cross train in CIP validation.
Perform labor duties of concrete demolition.
Operate multiple CNC machines and shadow CNC programmers
Process parts for fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI/ NDT).

Measuring machine operator vs finisher operator skills

Common measuring machine operator skills

Equipment Issues, 59%
Visual Inspections, 41%

Common finisher operator skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Math, 9%
Quality Checks, 7%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Quality Standards, 5%
Product Quality, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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