Regulator operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between regulator operators 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 $36,256 average annual salary of a regulator operator.

The top three skills for a regulator operator include safety procedures, and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Regulator operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Regulator Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$36,256	$39,626
Hourly rate	$17.43	$19.05
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	35,013	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Regulator operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

Regulator operators and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Regulator Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$36,256	$39,626
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $49,000	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 regulator operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Regulator Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Legal Research And Advanced Professional Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Regulator operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between regulator operators' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Regulator Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 88.5% Female, 11.5%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.5% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 regulator operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Regulator 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.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

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.

Regulator operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common regulator operator skills

Safety Procedures, 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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