Paper machine operator vs operator

The differences between paper machine operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes Less than 1 month to become a paper machine operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $33,822 average annual salary of a paper machine operator.

The top three skills for a paper machine operator include DCS, production problems and safety procedures. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Paper machine operator vs operator overview

	Paper Machine Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$33,822	$37,928
Hourly rate	$16.26	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	58,396	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	48	43
Years of experience	-	4

Paper machine operator vs operator salary

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

	Paper Machine Operator	Operator
Average salary	$33,822	$37,928
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $44,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Neenah, WI	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	California	North Dakota
Best paying company	Koch Industries	Microsoft
Best paying industry	Finance	Technology

Differences between paper machine operator and operator education

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

	Paper Machine Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paper machine operator vs operator demographics

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

	Paper Machine Operator	Operator
Average age	48	43
Gender ratio	Male, 85.6% Female, 14.4%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.5%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	4%

Differences between paper machine operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Paper machine operator example responsibilities.

Train as a 1st responder.
Set up and operate Flexo printing machine using inline folding-gluing process.
Operate cranes and hoists to move reels of paper and machine rolls.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Monitor finish cartons as they drop from forming machines into rotating hoppers and into gravity feed chutes to prevent jamming.
Operate hoists to lift paper from one machine to the other.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Paper machine operator vs operator skills

Common paper machine operator skills

DCS, 17%
Production Problems, 14%
Safety Procedures, 14%
Detect Defects, 10%
Machine Components, 9%
RAN, 8%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%