Multi operation machine operator vs fabric machine operator

The differences between multi operation machine 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 multi operation machine operator and a fabric machine operator. Additionally, a multi operation machine operator has an average salary of $38,428, which is higher than the $35,954 average annual salary of a fabric machine operator.

The top three skills for a multi operation machine operator include CNC, calipers and hand tools. The most important skills for a fabric machine operator are hand tools, math, and tape measure.

Multi operation machine operator vs fabric machine operator overview

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$38,428	$35,954
Hourly rate	$18.48	$17.29
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	62,120	65,896
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Multi operation machine operator vs fabric machine operator salary

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Average salary	$38,428	$35,954
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	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 multi operation machine operator and fabric machine operator education

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Dunwoody College of Technology

Multi operation machine operator vs fabric machine operator demographics

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Fabric Machine Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%
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, 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 multi operation machine operator and fabric machine 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.

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.

Multi operation machine operator vs fabric machine operator skills

Common multi operation machine operator skills

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