Nester vs machine operator

The differences between nesters and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a nester has an average salary of $44,455, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a nester include assembly line, pronest and . The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Nester vs machine operator overview

	Nester	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$44,455	$32,874
Hourly rate	$21.37	$15.80
Growth rate	-	-6%
Number of jobs	389	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Nester vs machine operator salary

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

	Nester	Machine Operator
Average salary	$44,455	$32,874
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $86,000	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 nester and machine operator education

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

	Nester	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Nester vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between nesters' and machine operators' demographics:

	Nester	Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 42.1% Female, 57.9%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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	5%	5%

Differences between nester and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Nester example responsibilities.

Measure and inspect parts with calipers, scale, MRP, leads, micrometers and taper.
Maintain technical data/records for mechanical/electrical repair and adjustments to assure product conformance with SPC specifications.
Consult with engineering and upper management on product improvement to produce the most cost effective product without compromising quality.

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.

Nester vs machine operator skills

Common nester skills

Assembly Line, 64%
Pronest, 36%

Common machine operator skills

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