Metalizer operator vs machine tool operator

The differences between metalizer operators and machine tool 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 tool operator. Additionally, a machine tool operator has an average salary of $36,999, 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 tool operator are hand tools, cnc machines, and machine tools.

Metalizer operator vs machine tool operator overview

	Metalizer Operator	Machine Tool Operator
Yearly salary	$34,708	$36,999
Hourly rate	$16.69	$17.79
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	49,799	66,471
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Associate Degree, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Metalizer operator vs machine tool operator salary

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

	Metalizer Operator	Machine Tool Operator
Average salary	$34,708	$36,999
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $42,000	Between $10,000 And $128,000
Highest paying City	-	Garfield, NJ
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	NOV
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between metalizer operator and machine tool operator education

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

	Metalizer Operator	Machine Tool Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Associate Degree, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Metalizer operator vs machine tool operator demographics

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

	Metalizer Operator	Machine Tool Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%	Male, 89.8% Female, 10.2%
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, 4.9% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between metalizer operator and machine tool 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 tool operator example responsibilities.

Operate Fanuc controls for Mori-Seki and Okuma CNC lathes.
Perform duties in compliance with ISO, QS-9000 and TQM principles and standards.
Adhere to GMP and HACCP plans within regulations.
Execute rig up and the maintenance of wellhead isolation tools as well as high-pressure well controls.
Set up and operate: lathes, mills, grinders, screw machines and electrical disintegration machines.
Perform various validation techniques using measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.

Metalizer operator vs machine tool operator skills

Common metalizer operator skills

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

Common machine tool operator skills

Hand Tools, 16%
CNC Machines, 10%
Machine Tools, 10%
Grinders, 9%
Drill Presses, 8%
Rig, 7%

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