Molder operator vs welder operator

The differences between molder operators and welder operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a molder operator has an average salary of $31,707, which is higher than the $31,669 average annual salary of a welder operator.

The top three skills for a molder operator include GMP, quality checks and dexterity. The most important skills for a welder operator are MIG, arc welding, and hand tools.

Molder operator vs welder operator overview

	Molder Operator	Welder Operator
Yearly salary	$31,707	$31,669
Hourly rate	$15.24	$15.23
Growth rate	-5%	2%
Number of jobs	66,217	51,229
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	45	40
Years of experience	-	4

Molder operator vs welder operator salary

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

	Molder Operator	Welder Operator
Average salary	$31,707	$31,669
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Milford, CT	Chicopee, MA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Wyoming
Best paying company	BD	Capco
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Automotive

Differences between molder operator and welder operator education

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

	Molder Operator	Welder Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Molder operator vs welder operator demographics

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

	Molder Operator	Welder Operator
Average age	45	40
Gender ratio	Male, 66.6% Female, 33.4%	Male, 85.6% Female, 14.4%
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, 10.6% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 2.8% White, 63.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between molder operator and welder 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.

Welder operator example responsibilities.

Manage aluminum structural/pipe fabrication turnaround: cross-country CGIT/IPB megawatt electrical power conductors.
Weld carbon steel pipes using GTAW and SMAW.
Weld with (GMAW) on aluminum.
Maintain certifications in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
Perform TIG and MIG welding processes on fabrications according to the blueprints specifications.
Weld heavy industrial clamps together using the MIG and TIG process on AR400 grade steel.

Molder operator vs welder operator skills

Common molder operator skills

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

Common welder operator skills

MIG, 12%
Arc Welding, 9%
Hand Tools, 8%
Safety Equipment, 7%
Tig Welding, 6%
GMAW, 5%