Multi operation machine operator vs machine set up operator

The differences between multi operation machine operators and machine 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 machine set up operator. Additionally, a multi operation machine operator has an average salary of $38,428, which is higher than the $35,823 average annual salary of a machine set up operator.

The top three skills for a multi operation machine operator include CNC, calipers and hand tools. The most important skills for a machine set up operator are cnc machines, calipers, and micrometers.

Multi operation machine operator vs machine set up operator overview

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Yearly salary	$38,428	$35,823
Hourly rate	$18.48	$17.22
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	62,120	61,986
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 machine set up operator salary

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Average salary	$38,428	$35,823
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	Between $28,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Holyoke, MA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	ABB
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

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

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Multi operation machine operator vs machine set up operator demographics

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%	Male, 86.5% Female, 13.5%
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, 14.6% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between multi operation machine operator and machine 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.

Machine set up operator example responsibilities.

Perform trial runs on new CNC programs, working with programming and tooling to achieve satisfactory parts.
Used micrometers and calipers to determine require tolerances.
Follow ISO and QS standard operating procedures.
Panel control, fanuc control, & dynapath.
Run machines after setup, inspect parts run.
Work on CNC OKUMA machines, horizontals and verticals.

Multi operation machine operator vs machine 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 machine set up operator skills

CNC Machines, 13%
Calipers, 10%
Micrometers, 9%
CNC Lathes, 6%
Quality Checks, 5%
Math, 5%

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