Metalizer operator vs line operator

The differences between metalizer operators and line operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a metalizer operator has an average salary of $34,708, which is higher than the $34,520 average annual salary of a line operator.

The top three skills for a metalizer operator include hand tools, calipers and PPE. The most important skills for a line operator are preventative maintenance, PPE, and basic math.

Metalizer operator vs line operator overview

	Metalizer Operator	Line Operator
Yearly salary	$34,708	$34,520
Hourly rate	$16.69	$16.60
Growth rate	-8%	7%
Number of jobs	49,799	137,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	2	-

Metalizer operator vs line operator salary

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

	Metalizer Operator	Line Operator
Average salary	$34,708	$34,520
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $42,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between metalizer operator and line operator education

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

	Metalizer Operator	Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Metalizer operator vs line operator demographics

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

	Metalizer Operator	Line Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%	Male, 67.6% Female, 32.4%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	5%

Differences between metalizer operator and line 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.

Line operator example responsibilities.

Follow safety procedures, including but not limit to, wearing proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and HAZMAT.
Weld various models of Honda car seats.
Operate foam line for assembly of Toyota Tacoma car seats.
Work the assembly line building car door frames for Chrysler.
Work in high volume production setting, sewing seat covers for Toyota vehicles.
Wear all PPE while manually draining and cleaning of all dip tanks and stations after shift or when production quality lessen.

Metalizer operator vs line operator skills

Common metalizer operator skills

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

Common line operator skills

Preventative Maintenance, 12%
PPE, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Extrusion, 8%
Quality Checks, 7%
Assembly Line, 5%