Padded products finisher vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between padded products finishers 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 $32,275 average annual salary of a padded products finisher.

The top three skills for a padded products finisher include hand tools, air tools and drill press. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Padded products finisher vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Padded Products Finisher	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$32,275	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.52	$19.05
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	3,714	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Padded products finisher vs multi-skilled operator salary

Padded products finishers and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Padded Products Finisher	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$32,275	$39,626
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $39,000	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 padded products finisher and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Padded Products Finisher	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Padded products finisher vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between padded products finishers' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Padded Products Finisher	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 57.1% Female, 42.9%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Asian, 5.5% White, 63.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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 padded products finisher and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Padded products finisher example responsibilities.

Hand assemble custom book covers utilizing heavy industrial binding machinery, in compliance with safety protocols and quality control standards.
Hand assemble custom book covers utilizing heavy industrial binding machinery, in compliance with safety protocols and quality control standards.

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.

Padded products finisher vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common padded products finisher skills

Hand Tools, 43%
Air Tools, 29%
Drill Press, 15%
Customer Specifications, 9%
Assembly Line, 4%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

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

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