Robot operator vs assistant operator

The differences between robot operators and assistant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 3-6 months to become a robot operator, becoming an assistant operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a robot operator has an average salary of $40,298, which is higher than the $37,607 average annual salary of an assistant operator.

The top three skills for a robot operator include quality checks, pallets and basic math. The most important skills for an assistant operator are customer service, ladders, and safety procedures.

Robot operator vs assistant operator overview

	Robot Operator	Assistant Operator
Yearly salary	$40,298	$37,607
Hourly rate	$19.37	$18.08
Growth rate	-5%	-8%
Number of jobs	53,309	88,093
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	40	50
Years of experience	6	2

Robot operator vs assistant operator salary

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

	Robot Operator	Assistant Operator
Average salary	$40,298	$37,607
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $49,000	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 robot operator and assistant operator education

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

	Robot Operator	Assistant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Dunwoody College of Technology	Western Carolina University

Robot operator vs assistant operator demographics

Here are the differences between robot operators' and assistant operators' demographics:

	Robot Operator	Assistant Operator
Average age	40	50
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 2.7% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	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	3%	6%

Differences between robot operator and assistant operator duties and responsibilities

Robot operator example responsibilities.

Manage aluminum structural/pipe fabrication turnaround: cross-country CGIT/IPB megawatt electrical power conductors.
Place a series of parts on a series of jigs ultimately leading to a finish part i.e.
Make sure all GMP's and all company policies are follow in accordance with state and federal law.
Maintain functionality and quality of parts for medical devices and monitor robotic manufacturing machines.
Reconfigure robotic equipment to handle differing packaging and materials using both mechanical and electronic controls.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

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.

Robot operator vs assistant operator skills

Common robot operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Pallets, 13%
Basic Math, 8%
CNC, 6%
Safety Procedures, 6%
GMP, 5%

Common assistant operator skills

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