Oven operator vs machine operator

The differences between oven operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an oven operator has an average salary of $34,253, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for an oven operator include safety procedures, food safety and safety rules. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Oven operator vs machine operator overview

	Oven Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,253	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.47	$15.80
Growth rate	4%	-6%
Number of jobs	55,259	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	3	-

Oven operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Oven Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,253	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Hawaii	Minnesota
Best paying company	Marzetti	BD
Best paying industry	Finance	Automotive

Differences between oven operator and machine operator education

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

	Oven Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Oven operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Oven Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 80.8% Female, 19.2%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 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	7%	5%

Differences between oven operator and machine 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.

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.

Oven operator vs machine operator skills

Common oven operator skills

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

Common machine operator skills

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