Paint line operator vs spray operator

The differences between paint line operators and spray operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a paint line operator and a spray operator. Additionally, a spray operator has an average salary of $35,641, which is higher than the $32,190 average annual salary of a paint line operator.

The top three skills for a paint line operator include quality standards, powder coat and visual inspections. The most important skills for a spray operator are calipers, grit, and machine operation.

Paint line operator vs spray operator overview

	Paint Line Operator	Spray Operator
Yearly salary	$32,190	$35,641
Hourly rate	$15.48	$17.14
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	87,662	30,093
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Paint line operator vs spray operator salary

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

	Paint Line Operator	Spray Operator
Average salary	$32,190	$35,641
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $26,000 And $48,000
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Differences between paint line operator and spray operator education

There are a few differences between a paint line operator and a spray operator in terms of educational background:

	Paint Line Operator	Spray Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paint line operator vs spray operator demographics

Here are the differences between paint line operators' and spray operators' demographics:

	Paint Line Operator	Spray Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.1% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 3.5% White, 62.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between paint line operator and spray operator duties and responsibilities

Paint line operator example responsibilities.

Follow company guidelines and motivate to accomplish goals and help to troubleshoot to get projects done.
Prepare paperwork relate to each part run each day.
Operate multiple machines and run a paint line in a mill work environment.
Job relate materials: post-hole diggers, shovels of different dimensions and jack hammers, concrete and wrenches.
Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Operate equipment such as sanders, and hoists.

Spray operator example responsibilities.

Spray paint special make glass products including drink glasses and candles both free-hand and using CNC guide paint arm.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Paint line operator vs spray operator skills

Common paint line operator skills

Quality Standards, 14%
Powder Coat, 12%
Visual Inspections, 9%
Pallets, 9%
Color Changes, 7%
Production Process, 4%

Common spray operator skills

Calipers, 24%
Grit, 18%
Machine Operation, 14%
CDL, 14%
Hand Tools, 9%
CNC, 8%