Multi operation machine operator vs machine tool operator

The differences between multi operation machine operators and machine tool 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 tool operator. Additionally, a multi operation machine operator has an average salary of $38,428, which is higher than the $36,999 average annual salary of a machine tool operator.

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

Multi operation machine operator vs machine tool operator overview

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Tool Operator
Yearly salary	$38,428	$36,999
Hourly rate	$18.48	$17.79
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	62,120	66,471
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Associate Degree, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Multi operation machine operator vs machine tool operator salary

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Tool Operator
Average salary	$38,428	$36,999
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	Between $10,000 And $128,000
Highest paying City	-	Garfield, NJ
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	NOV
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between multi operation machine operator and machine tool operator education

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Tool Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Associate Degree, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Multi operation machine operator vs machine tool operator demographics

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

	Multi Operation Machine Operator	Machine Tool Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%	Male, 89.8% Female, 10.2%
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, 14.7% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between multi operation machine operator and machine tool 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 tool operator example responsibilities.

Operate Fanuc controls for Mori-Seki and Okuma CNC lathes.
Perform duties in compliance with ISO, QS-9000 and TQM principles and standards.
Adhere to GMP and HACCP plans within regulations.
Execute rig up and the maintenance of wellhead isolation tools as well as high-pressure well controls.
Set up and operate: lathes, mills, grinders, screw machines and electrical disintegration machines.
Perform various validation techniques using measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.

Multi operation machine operator vs machine tool operator skills

Common multi operation machine operator skills

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

Common machine tool operator skills

Hand Tools, 16%
CNC Machines, 10%
Machine Tools, 10%
Grinders, 9%
Drill Presses, 8%
Rig, 7%

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