Multi operation machine operator vs control board operator

The differences between multi operation machine operators and control board 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 multi operation machine operator and a control board operator. Additionally, a control board operator has an average salary of $52,808, which is higher than the $38,428 average annual salary of a multi operation machine operator.

The top three skills for a multi operation machine operator include CNC, calipers and hand tools. The most important skills for a control board operator are process safety, RAN, and troubleshoot.

Multi operation machine operator vs control board operator overview

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Control Board Operator
Yearly salary	$38,428	$52,808
Hourly rate	$18.48	$25.39
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	62,120	57,233
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 43%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Multi operation machine operator vs control board operator salary

Multi operation machine operators and control board operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Control Board Operator
Average salary	$38,428	$52,808
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	Between $36,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between multi operation machine operator and control board operator education

There are a few differences between a multi operation machine operator and a control board operator in terms of educational background:

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Control Board Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 43%
Most common major	Business	Communication
Most common college	Stanford University	Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Multi operation machine operator vs control board operator demographics

Here are the differences between multi operation machine operators' and control board operators' demographics:

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Control Board Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%	Male, 79.2% Female, 20.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.9% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 6.1% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 4.9% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between multi operation machine operator and control board operator duties and responsibilities

Multi operation machine operator example responsibilities.

Train to use calipers and micrometers.
Use scales, calipers, and microscopes etc.
Set up, run and adjust programs to run quality parts.
Help with training new hires in the SPC process, setting up machines, and troubleshooting.
Operate VTL's, deburring machines: both manual and cnc's, also Abar vaccum furnaces.
Adhere to FDA guidelines by monitoring temperatures, oxygen/gas levels, metal detection, and audit violations.

Control board operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage annual physical inventory as well as inventory valuation in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment including pumps, valves and vessels.
Work under no supervision while making last second executive decisions regarding music and programming on NexGen.
Collaborate with various show producers and talent, send and receive EAS test and answer all incoming calls.
Deliver on paper, overhead transparency and PowerPoint.
Analyze baseboard firmware, BIOS and storage products firmwares for server manageability operations.

Multi operation machine operator vs control board operator skills

Common multi operation machine operator skills

CNC, 32%
Calipers, 22%
Hand Tools, 17%
Quality Products, 11%
SPC, 7%
GMP, 5%

Common control board operator skills

Process Safety, 21%
RAN, 7%
Troubleshoot, 6%
Control Systems, 6%
Control Room, 5%
LOTO, 5%

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