Miller vs grinder mill operator

The differences between millers and grinder mill operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a miller has an average salary of $41,256, which is higher than the $38,831 average annual salary of a grinder mill operator.

The top three skills for a miller include food safety, product quality and sifters. The most important skills for a grinder mill operator are grinders, CNC, and .

Miller vs grinder mill operator overview

	Miller	Grinder Mill Operator
Yearly salary	$41,256	$38,831
Hourly rate	$19.83	$18.67
Growth rate	6%	7%
Number of jobs	594	27,261
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Associate Degree, 42%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Miller vs grinder mill operator salary

Millers and grinder mill operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Miller	Grinder Mill Operator
Average salary	$41,256	$38,831
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $68,000	Between $31,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between miller and grinder mill operator education

There are a few differences between a miller and a grinder mill operator in terms of educational background:

	Miller	Grinder Mill Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Associate Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	General Education, Specific Areas
Most common college	-	-

Miller vs grinder mill operator demographics

Here are the differences between millers' and grinder mill operators' demographics:

	Miller	Grinder Mill Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 67.4% Female, 32.6%	Male, 94.6% Female, 5.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 4.6% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 2.7% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between miller and grinder mill operator duties and responsibilities

Miller example responsibilities.

Inspect and maintain machines to ensure proper function-ability of chains, motors, blowers, and breakers.
Operate * lawn mowers * weedwhackers * leafblowers * edgers * maintain power equipment * operate plow truck * remove leaves * trim shrubs * remove debris
Operate * lawn mowers * weedwhackers * leafblowers * edgers * maintain power equipment * operate plow truck * remove leaves * trim shrubs * remove debris

Grinder mill operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC finish grind machines and CNC mill turn lathes to produce cutting tool inserts and holders.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on CNC machines.
Set up and operate directional grinders to manufacture cut-off blades for machining centers
Work with TIG welders inspecting parts for flaws in the assembled metal product.

Miller vs grinder mill operator skills

Common miller skills

Food Safety, 41%
Product Quality, 22%
Sifters, 11%
Mill Equipment, 7%
Safety Guidelines, 6%
Customer Specifications, 4%

Common grinder mill operator skills

Grinders, 60%
CNC, 40%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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