Plastic top assembler vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between plastic top assemblers 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 $33,005 average annual salary of a plastic top assembler.

The top three skills for a plastic top assembler include assembly line, and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Plastic top assembler vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Plastic Top Assembler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$33,005	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.87	$19.05
Growth rate	-6%	7%
Number of jobs	17,834	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Plastic top assembler vs multi-skilled operator salary

Plastic top assemblers and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Plastic Top Assembler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$33,005	$39,626
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $46,000	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 plastic top assembler and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a plastic top assembler and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Plastic Top Assembler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Plastic top assembler vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between plastic top assemblers' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Plastic Top Assembler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 48.4% Female, 51.6%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 8.3% White, 57.8% 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 plastic top assembler and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Plastic top assembler example responsibilities.

Hand assemble custom book covers utilizing heavy industrial binding machinery, in compliance with safety protocols and quality control standards.
Repair engines as necessary when fail dyno.

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.

Plastic top assembler vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common plastic top assembler skills

Assembly Line, 100%

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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