Pull-out operator vs mechanical spreader operator

The differences between pull-out operators and mechanical spreader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mechanical spreader operator has an average salary of $42,262, which is higher than the $36,573 average annual salary of a pull-out operator.

The top three skills for a pull-out operator include RF, quality standards and . The most important skills for a mechanical spreader operator are hand tools, plumbing, and preventive maintenance.

Pull-out operator vs mechanical spreader operator overview

	Pull-Out Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Yearly salary	$36,573	$42,262
Hourly rate	$17.58	$20.32
Growth rate	7%	-7%
Number of jobs	41,285	60,297
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	47
Years of experience	-	12

Pull-out operator vs mechanical spreader operator salary

Pull-out operators and mechanical spreader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pull-Out Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Average salary	$36,573	$42,262
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $45,000	Between $30,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	Milwaukee, WI
Highest paying state	-	Idaho
Best paying company	-	Baptist Health South Florida
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between pull-out operator and mechanical spreader operator education

There are a few differences between a pull-out operator and a mechanical spreader operator in terms of educational background:

	Pull-Out Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Pull-out operator vs mechanical spreader operator demographics

Here are the differences between pull-out operators' and mechanical spreader operators' demographics:

	Pull-Out Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Average age	43	47
Gender ratio	Male, 74.4% Female, 25.6%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 6.4% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian, 1.8% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between pull-out operator and mechanical spreader operator duties and responsibilities

Pull-out operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Load and unload trucks with RF scanners
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Mechanical spreader operator example responsibilities.

Accomplish in arc, gas, MIG, and TIG welding.
Manage an internal environmental information system and ensure compliance with EPA and RCRA regulations.
Skil in MIG and TIG.
Experience with fiber optics, time & PLC programming.
Follow GMP rules and current compliance regulations and standards.
Assemble all gardening tools, lawnmowers, rakes etc.

Pull-out operator vs mechanical spreader operator skills

Common pull-out operator skills

RF, 54%
Quality Standards, 46%

Common mechanical spreader operator skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Plumbing, 6%
Preventive Maintenance, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Repair Equipment, 5%
Mechanical Systems, 4%

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