Metalizer operator vs extrusion operator

The differences between metalizer operators and extrusion operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an extrusion operator has an average salary of $36,571, which is higher than the $34,708 average annual salary of a metalizer operator.

The top three skills for a metalizer operator include hand tools, calipers and PPE. The most important skills for an extrusion operator are extrusion, hand tools, and math.

Metalizer operator vs extrusion operator overview

	Metalizer Operator	Extrusion Operator
Yearly salary	$34,708	$36,571
Hourly rate	$16.69	$17.58
Growth rate	-8%	-5%
Number of jobs	49,799	58,622
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	-

Metalizer operator vs extrusion operator salary

Metalizer operators and extrusion operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Metalizer Operator	Extrusion Operator
Average salary	$34,708	$36,571
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Minnetonka, MN
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between metalizer operator and extrusion operator education

There are a few differences between a metalizer operator and an extrusion operator in terms of educational background:

	Metalizer Operator	Extrusion Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Metalizer operator vs extrusion operator demographics

Here are the differences between metalizer operators' and extrusion operators' demographics:

	Metalizer Operator	Extrusion Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%	Male, 88.6% Female, 11.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.0% Asian, 6.1% White, 68.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.3% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	3%

Differences between metalizer operator and extrusion operator duties and responsibilities

Metalizer operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Perform quality control inspection using calipers/gauges/micrometers and digital comparators.
Assist in performing annual inventory of all scrap and finish alloy materials.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Extrusion operator example responsibilities.

Manage the levels of chemicals to make sure process run correctly for making Styrofoam.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Extrude automotive parts according to ISO standards.
Start operations by inserting data into CNC control units.
Set up and operate equipment to produce food contact grade PVC plastic film.
Mount rolls of base material on machine spindles for automatic feed through machines.

Metalizer operator vs extrusion operator skills

Common metalizer operator skills

Hand Tools, 41%
Calipers, 24%
PPE, 14%
Quality Checks, 4%
Customer Specifications, 4%
Press Brake, 4%

Common extrusion operator skills

Extrusion, 21%
Hand Tools, 6%
Math, 5%
Quality Checks, 5%
Extrusion Machine, 4%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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