Paper maker vs machine setter

The differences between paper makers and machine setters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes Less than 1 month to become both a paper maker and a machine setter. Additionally, a machine setter has an average salary of $32,625, which is higher than the $32,359 average annual salary of a paper maker.

The top three skills for a paper maker include clamp truck, bobcat and rail cars. The most important skills for a machine setter are production schedules, CMM, and oiling.

Paper maker vs machine setter overview

	Paper Maker	Machine Setter
Yearly salary	$32,359	$32,625
Hourly rate	$15.56	$15.69
Growth rate	2%	-5%
Number of jobs	7,915	31,873
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	-	-

Paper maker vs machine setter salary

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

	Paper Maker	Machine Setter
Average salary	$32,359	$32,625
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $43,000	Between $23,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Los Angeles, CA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Adecco
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between paper maker and machine setter education

There are a few differences between a paper maker and a machine setter in terms of educational background:

	Paper Maker	Machine Setter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paper maker vs machine setter demographics

Here are the differences between paper makers' and machine setters' demographics:

	Paper Maker	Machine Setter
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 87.9% Female, 12.1%	Male, 89.4% Female, 10.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 66.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.6%	Black or African American, 16.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 5.2% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between paper maker and machine setter duties and responsibilities

Paper maker example responsibilities.

Recycle plant operator, fiber receiving operator, winder sort deck operator, shipping and receiving operator.
Set slitters on winder to dimensions set forth on job orders.

Machine setter example responsibilities.

Control hoists to remove parts and products from work stations.
Change nozzle, nozzle tip, and/or any broken heater bands if need.
Complete assembly, inspect, install on test units and run to ensure proper operation in photocopy equipment.
Used Zoller precision measuring and computer programming.
Crew leader for dryer and wet feel changes.
Inspect and maintain weapons and ammunition parts machine.

Paper maker vs machine setter skills

Common paper maker skills

Clamp Truck, 17%
Bobcat, 16%
Rail Cars, 15%
RAN, 14%
Production Problems, 13%
Quality Products, 7%

Common machine setter skills

Production Schedules, 17%
CMM, 14%
Oiling, 13%
Cranes, 13%
Hand Tools, 7%
TPM, 7%