Metalizer operator vs machine set up operator

The differences between metalizer operators and machine set up operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a metalizer operator and a machine set up operator. Additionally, a machine set up operator has an average salary of $35,823, 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 a machine set up operator are cnc machines, calipers, and micrometers.

Metalizer operator vs machine set up operator overview

	Metalizer Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Yearly salary	$34,708	$35,823
Hourly rate	$16.69	$17.22
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	49,799	61,986
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Metalizer operator vs machine set up operator salary

Metalizer operators and machine set up operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Metalizer Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Average salary	$34,708	$35,823
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $42,000	Between $28,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Holyoke, MA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	ABB
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between metalizer operator and machine set up operator education

There are a few differences between a metalizer operator and a machine set up operator in terms of educational background:

	Metalizer Operator	Machine Set Up 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 machine set up operator demographics

Here are the differences between metalizer operators' and machine set up operators' demographics:

	Metalizer Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%	Male, 86.5% Female, 13.5%
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, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between metalizer operator and machine set up 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.

Machine set up operator example responsibilities.

Perform trial runs on new CNC programs, working with programming and tooling to achieve satisfactory parts.
Used micrometers and calipers to determine require tolerances.
Follow ISO and QS standard operating procedures.
Panel control, fanuc control, & dynapath.
Run machines after setup, inspect parts run.
Work on CNC OKUMA machines, horizontals and verticals.

Metalizer operator vs machine set up operator skills

Common metalizer operator skills

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

Common machine set up operator skills

CNC Machines, 13%
Calipers, 10%
Micrometers, 9%
CNC Lathes, 6%
Quality Checks, 5%
Math, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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