Reserve operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between reserve 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 $37,356 average annual salary of a reserve operator.

The top three skills for a reserve operator include reservations, front desk and customer service. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Reserve operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Reserve Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$37,356	$39,626
Hourly rate	$17.96	$19.05
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	30,638	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Reserve operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

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

	Reserve Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$37,356	$39,626
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $47,000	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 reserve operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Reserve Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Reserve operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

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

	Reserve Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 39.4% Female, 60.6%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.8% Asian, 7.3% White, 55.4% 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 reserve operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Reserve operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.
Assist large groups and give them history about Graceland, also conduct personal tours.

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.

Reserve operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common reserve operator skills

Reservations, 65%
Front Desk, 20%
Customer Service, 8%
Booking, 7%

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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Updated January 8, 2025

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