Melter operator vs loader operator

The differences between melter operators and loader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a loader operator has an average salary of $36,987, which is higher than the $35,740 average annual salary of a melter operator.

The top three skills for a melter operator include aluminum, safety procedures and customer specifications. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Melter operator vs loader operator overview

	Melter Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$35,740	$36,987
Hourly rate	$17.18	$17.78
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,201	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	42	43
Years of experience	-	4

Melter operator vs loader operator salary

Melter operators and loader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Melter Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$35,740	$36,987
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $47,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between melter operator and loader operator education

There are a few differences between a melter operator and a loader operator in terms of educational background:

	Melter Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Melter operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between melter operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Melter Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	42	43
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Asian, 2.4% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	4%

Differences between melter operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Melter operator example responsibilities.

Exhibit leadership skills by managing co-worker assignments while simultaneously monitoring the skate floor
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Exhibit leadership skills by managing co-worker assignments while simultaneously monitoring the skate floor

Loader operator example responsibilities.

Inventory control; FIFO procedures, HAZMAT certify.
Excavate midstream on load lines for repair backfill and finish
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Excavate and prepare trenches for plumbing and utilities to residential homes.
Operate excavator doing residential demolition and dig footings for new structures.
Utilize appropriate level of PPE for the chemical being handle or transfer.

Melter operator vs loader operator skills

Common melter operator skills

Aluminum, 44%
Safety Procedures, 43%
Customer Specifications, 7%
Hoists, 5%

Common loader operator skills

Front End Loader, 11%
Asphalt, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Loaders, 7%
Hand Tools, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%