Oven operator vs line operator

The differences between oven operators and line operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a line operator has an average salary of $34,520, which is higher than the $34,253 average annual salary of an oven operator.

The top three skills for an oven operator include safety procedures, food safety and safety rules. The most important skills for a line operator are preventative maintenance, PPE, and basic math.

Oven operator vs line operator overview

	Oven Operator	Line Operator
Yearly salary	$34,253	$34,520
Hourly rate	$16.47	$16.60
Growth rate	4%	7%
Number of jobs	55,259	137,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	3	-

Oven operator vs line operator salary

Oven operators and line operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Oven Operator	Line Operator
Average salary	$34,253	$34,520
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	Hawaii	North Dakota
Best paying company	Marzetti	BD
Best paying industry	Finance	Manufacturing

Differences between oven operator and line operator education

There are a few differences between an oven operator and a line operator in terms of educational background:

	Oven Operator	Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Oven operator vs line operator demographics

Here are the differences between oven operators' and line operators' demographics:

	Oven Operator	Line Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 80.8% Female, 19.2%	Male, 67.6% Female, 32.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 11.5% White, 52.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	7%	5%

Differences between oven operator and line operator duties and responsibilities

Oven operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Execute GMP and QC procedures ensuring QA objectives.
Maintain QCCP log sheets as per QA protocol.
Utilize HACCP systems and GMPs to create sanitary product.
Follow all company and OSHA require safety policies and procedures.
Receive safety training on all equipment and machines by OSHA certify trainers.

Line operator example responsibilities.

Follow safety procedures, including but not limit to, wearing proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and HAZMAT.
Weld various models of Honda car seats.
Operate foam line for assembly of Toyota Tacoma car seats.
Work the assembly line building car door frames for Chrysler.
Work in high volume production setting, sewing seat covers for Toyota vehicles.
Wear all PPE while manually draining and cleaning of all dip tanks and stations after shift or when production quality lessen.

Oven operator vs line operator skills

Common oven operator skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Food Safety, 19%
Safety Rules, 6%
Product Specifications, 5%
GMP, 5%
HACCP, 5%

Common line operator skills

Preventative Maintenance, 12%
PPE, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Extrusion, 8%
Quality Checks, 7%
Assembly Line, 5%