Multi operation machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between multi operation machine operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi operation machine operator has an average salary of $38,428, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

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

Multi operation machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$38,428	$32,874
Hourly rate	$18.48	$15.80
Growth rate	-8%	-6%
Number of jobs	62,120	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	2	-

Multi operation machine operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$38,428	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between multi operation machine operator and machine operator education

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Multi operation machine operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	5%

Differences between multi operation machine operator and 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.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Multi operation machine operator vs machine operator skills

Common multi operation machine operator skills

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

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%

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