Mill control operator vs fabric machine operator

The differences between mill control operators and fabric machine 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 mill control operator and a fabric machine operator. Additionally, a mill control operator has an average salary of $39,206, which is higher than the $35,954 average annual salary of a fabric machine operator.

The top three skills for a mill control operator include CNC, reconciliations and journal entries. The most important skills for a fabric machine operator are hand tools, math, and tape measure.

Mill control operator vs fabric machine operator overview

	Mill Control Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$39,206	$35,954
Hourly rate	$18.85	$17.29
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	57,194	65,896
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Mill control operator vs fabric machine operator salary

Mill control operators and fabric machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mill Control Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Average salary	$39,206	$35,954
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $50,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Eugene, OR
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Jacobs Engineering Group
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between mill control operator and fabric machine operator education

There are a few differences between a mill control operator and a fabric machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Mill Control Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Accounting	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Dunwoody College of Technology

Mill control operator vs fabric machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between mill control operators' and fabric machine operators' demographics:

	Mill Control Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 82.9% Female, 17.1%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.9% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 5.0% White, 68.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 5.3% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 5.8% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between mill control operator and fabric machine operator duties and responsibilities

Mill control operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage annual physical inventory as well as inventory valuation in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
Reorganize the mill's books to follow GAAP.
Operate okuma lathes, operate horizontal machining center
Monitor and maintain audio and video transmissions according to the program/commercial schedule and in compliance with technical specifications and FCC guidelines.
Work on parsing the XML files using DOM/SAX parsers.

Fabric machine operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Machine welder and TIG welding, bonding components together to fabricate metal products according to specifications and blueprints
Operate various industrial machinery including robotic welder, slider, CNC wire bender, press brake, and parts oven.
Complete daily checklist for forklift and clamp truck.
Fasten metal materials using soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
Set up and operate centerless griding machines to grind OD metal.

Mill control operator vs fabric machine operator skills

Common mill control operator skills

CNC, 44%
Reconciliations, 16%
Journal Entries, 14%
Internal Controls, 8%
Paper Mill, 7%
GAAP, 5%

Common fabric machine operator skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Math, 10%
Tape Measure, 10%
Basic Math, 9%
Calipers, 8%
Press Brake, 8%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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