Metalizing machine operator vs machine set up operator

The differences between metalizing machine operators and machine set up operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine set up operator has an average salary of $35,823, which is higher than the $33,163 average annual salary of a metalizing machine operator.

The top three skills for a metalizing machine operator include punch press, basic math and brake press. The most important skills for a machine set up operator are cnc machines, calipers, and micrometers.

Metalizing machine operator vs machine set up operator overview

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Yearly salary	$33,163	$35,823
Hourly rate	$15.94	$17.22
Growth rate	-5%	-8%
Number of jobs	58,107	61,986
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	45	43
Years of experience	-	2

Metalizing machine operator vs machine set up operator salary

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

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Average salary	$33,163	$35,823
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $39,000	Between $28,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Chicago, IL	Holyoke, MA
Highest paying state	New Jersey	California
Best paying company	Hartung Glass	ABB
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Automotive

Differences between metalizing machine operator and machine set up operator education

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

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Metalizing machine operator vs machine set up operator demographics

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

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Average age	45	43
Gender ratio	Male, 85.9% Female, 14.1%	Male, 86.5% Female, 13.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 7.4% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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	3%	6%

Differences between metalizing machine operator and machine set up operator duties and responsibilities

Metalizing machine operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Weld parts to blueprint specs, both tig and mig.
Operate lift trucks or cranes to stack or load sort metal.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Operate crane to lift and move materials and large objects.
Check part with protractor to make sure it are bent at proper angles.

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.

Metalizing machine operator vs machine set up operator skills

Common metalizing machine operator skills

Punch Press, 13%
Basic Math, 13%
Brake Press, 11%
Calipers, 10%
OSHA, 8%
Cranes, 6%

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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