Metalizer operator vs operator

The differences between metalizer operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a metalizer operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, 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 operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Metalizer operator vs operator overview

	Metalizer Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$34,708	$37,928
Hourly rate	$16.69	$18.23
Growth rate	-8%	7%
Number of jobs	49,799	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	4

Metalizer operator vs operator salary

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

	Metalizer Operator	Operator
Average salary	$34,708	$37,928
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $42,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between metalizer operator and operator education

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

	Metalizer Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Metalizer operator vs operator demographics

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

	Metalizer Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
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, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	4%

Differences between metalizer operator and 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.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Metalizer operator vs operator skills

Common metalizer operator skills

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

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%