Nailer vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between nailers and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $31,352 average annual salary of a nailer.

The top three skills for a nailer include pallets, nail guns and shingles. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Nailer vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Nailer	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$31,352	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.07	$19.05
Growth rate	3%	7%
Number of jobs	63	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Nailer vs multi-skilled operator salary

Nailers and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Nailer	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$31,352	$39,626
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $46,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between nailer and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a nailer and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Nailer	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Health Care Administration	Business
Most common college	-	-

Nailer vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between nailers' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Nailer	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 88.0% Female, 12.0%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between nailer and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Nailer example responsibilities.

Repair sub-roofing and nail shingles.
Lead in project to ensure immigration and I9 files are in compliance before an audit.
Execute daily operations of repairing broken pallets to different specifications as needed.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Monitor and maintain accurate inventory.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Nailer vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common nailer skills

Pallets, 54%
Nail Guns, 34%
Shingles, 8%
Tape Measure, 5%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%