Molder operator vs operator

The differences between molder operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $31,707 average annual salary of a molder operator.

The top three skills for a molder operator include GMP, quality checks and dexterity. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Molder operator vs operator overview

	Molder Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$31,707	$37,928
Hourly rate	$15.24	$18.23
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	66,217	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	45	43
Years of experience	-	4

What does a molder operator do?

A molder operator sets up for the production of millwork, which is a crucial and major output of precision wood products. This position requires experience with all machinery associated with the woodworking industry. The responsibilities of a molder operator include setting up and operating the molder, inspecting the stock being cut, and verifying the dimensions of cut material to ensure they match specifications.

What does an operator do?

Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them. They are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of the machine, and they should be able to troubleshoot problems and provide remedies to them. They must be knowledgeable about the different parts of the machine and how to mitigate any challenges that may arise. Operators should be alert, detail-oriented, and familiar with safety and health guidelines.

Molder operator vs operator salary

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

	Molder Operator	Operator
Average salary	$31,707	$37,928
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Milford, CT	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	Alaska	North Dakota
Best paying company	BD	Microsoft
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Technology

Differences between molder operator and operator education

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

	Molder Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Molder operator vs operator demographics

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

	Molder Operator	Operator
Average age	45	43
Gender ratio	Male, 66.6% Female, 33.4%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 7.3% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	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	3%	4%

Differences between molder operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Molder operator example responsibilities.

Require molding expect rate of part producing and achieving ISO QualityStandards.
Mold canoes and kayaks also flash them.
Handle all the chemicals alone with proper PPE.
Certify to run both a bobcat and forklift.
Mold plastic casting of kayaks after pop out the oven.
Work on mold presses, extrusion line making material to be mold into parts.

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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.

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Molder operator vs operator skills

Common molder operator skills

GMP, 10%
Quality Checks, 8%
Dexterity, 8%
Troubleshoot, 7%
Quality Standards, 7%
Basic Math, 6%

Common operator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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