Measuring machine operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between measuring machine operators 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 $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 multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Measuring machine operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Measuring Machine Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$31,894	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.33	$19.05
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	54,324	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Measuring machine operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

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

	Measuring Machine Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$31,894	$39,626
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	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 measuring machine operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

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

Measuring machine operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

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

	Measuring Machine Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 78.3% Female, 21.7%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
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, 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 measuring machine operator and multi-skilled 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.

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.

Measuring machine operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common measuring machine operator skills

Equipment Issues, 59%
Visual Inspections, 41%

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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