Multi operation machine operator vs lathe set up operator

The differences between multi operation machine operators and lathe set up 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 lathe set up operator. Additionally, a lathe set up operator has an average salary of $40,481, 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 lathe set up operator are calipers, FANUC, and lathe machines.

Multi operation machine operator vs lathe set up operator overview

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Lathe Set Up Operator
Yearly salary	$38,428	$40,481
Hourly rate	$18.48	$19.46
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	62,120	30,437
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Multi operation machine operator vs lathe set up operator salary

Multi operation machine operators and lathe set up operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Lathe Set Up Operator
Average salary	$38,428	$40,481
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	Between $29,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between multi operation machine operator and lathe set up operator education

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Lathe Set Up Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Computer Science
Most common college	Stanford University	Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Multi operation machine operator vs lathe set up operator demographics

Here are the differences between multi operation machine operators' and lathe set up operators' demographics:

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Lathe Set Up Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%	Male, 94.6% Female, 5.4%
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, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 5.9% White, 68.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between multi operation machine operator and lathe set up 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.

Lathe set up operator example responsibilities.

Set up and run CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
Set up and edit program as needed for Okuma LB35, Mazak lathe machine.
Experience running Haas mills, lathes, and Leadwell CNC lathes.
Experience running Mazak CNC lathe and mills.
Learned and familiarize myself with Mazak machines.
Operate various types of Mori Seiko lathes, and a few Haas verticle mills.

Multi operation machine operator vs lathe set up operator skills

Common multi operation machine operator skills

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

Common lathe set up operator skills

Calipers, 12%
FANUC, 11%
Lathe Machines, 10%
Okuma, 7%
Aerospace, 7%
G Code, 5%

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