Melter operator vs machine operator

The differences between melter operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a melter operator has an average salary of $35,740, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a melter operator include aluminum, safety procedures and customer specifications. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Melter operator vs machine operator overview

	Melter Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$35,740	$32,874
Hourly rate	$17.18	$15.80
Growth rate	7%	-6%
Number of jobs	30,201	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	-	-

Melter operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Melter Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$35,740	$32,874
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $47,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between melter operator and machine operator education

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

	Melter Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Melter operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Melter Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	8%	5%

Differences between melter operator and machine 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

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Melter operator vs machine operator skills

Common melter operator skills

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

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%