Robot operator vs line operator

The differences between robot operators and line operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a robot operator has an average salary of $40,298, which is higher than the $34,520 average annual salary of a line operator.

The top three skills for a robot operator include quality checks, pallets and basic math. The most important skills for a line operator are preventative maintenance, PPE, and basic math.

Robot operator vs line operator overview

	Robot Operator	Line Operator
Yearly salary	$40,298	$34,520
Hourly rate	$19.37	$16.60
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	53,309	137,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	40	44
Years of experience	6	-

Robot operator vs line operator salary

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

	Robot Operator	Line Operator
Average salary	$40,298	$34,520
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $49,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between robot operator and line operator education

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

	Robot Operator	Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Dunwoody College of Technology	-

Robot operator vs line operator demographics

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

	Robot Operator	Line Operator
Average age	40	44
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	Male, 67.6% Female, 32.4%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	3%	5%

Differences between robot operator and line 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.

Line operator example responsibilities.

Follow safety procedures, including but not limit to, wearing proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and HAZMAT.
Weld various models of Honda car seats.
Operate foam line for assembly of Toyota Tacoma car seats.
Work the assembly line building car door frames for Chrysler.
Work in high volume production setting, sewing seat covers for Toyota vehicles.
Wear all PPE while manually draining and cleaning of all dip tanks and stations after shift or when production quality lessen.

Robot operator vs line operator skills

Common robot operator skills

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

Common line operator skills

Preventative Maintenance, 12%
PPE, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Extrusion, 8%
Quality Checks, 7%
Assembly Line, 5%