Raw scales operator vs assistant operator

The differences between raw scales operators and assistant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a raw scales operator, becoming an assistant operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an assistant operator has an average salary of $37,607, which is higher than the $36,793 average annual salary of a raw scales operator.

The top three skills for a raw scales operator include GMP, CIP and rail cars. The most important skills for an assistant operator are customer service, ladders, and safety procedures.

Raw scales operator vs assistant operator overview

	Raw Scales Operator	Assistant Operator
Yearly salary	$36,793	$37,607
Hourly rate	$17.69	$18.08
Growth rate	-3%	-8%
Number of jobs	30,089	88,093
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	45	50
Years of experience	12	2

Raw scales operator vs assistant operator salary

Raw scales operators and assistant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Raw Scales Operator	Assistant Operator
Average salary	$36,793	$37,607
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $52,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Massachusetts General Hospital
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between raw scales operator and assistant operator education

There are a few differences between a raw scales operator and an assistant operator in terms of educational background:

	Raw Scales Operator	Assistant Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Raw scales operator vs assistant operator demographics

Here are the differences between raw scales operators' and assistant operators' demographics:

	Raw Scales Operator	Assistant Operator
Average age	45	50
Gender ratio	Male, 94.7% Female, 5.3%	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 4.7% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	6%

Differences between raw scales operator and assistant operator duties and responsibilities

Raw scales operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Follow all safety and lock out procedures on all equipment.
Perform continuous QA/QC checks on packaging quality and relate equipment centers.
Identify business through analyzing results, sales plan and effectively utilize payroll hours

Assistant operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Maintain current MSHA training requirements.
Coordinate special movement of ISO tanks.
Certify in MSHA hard-rock mine safety.
Maintain spinning/winding machines by putting idle spindles and cones back into production.

Raw scales operator vs assistant operator skills

Common raw scales operator skills

GMP, 36%
CIP, 35%
Rail Cars, 29%

Common assistant operator skills

Customer Service, 28%
Ladders, 11%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Safety Committee, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
PPE, 5%

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