Robot operator vs molder operator

The differences between robot operators and molder 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 $31,707 average annual salary of a molder operator.

The top three skills for a robot operator include quality checks, pallets and basic math. The most important skills for a molder operator are GMP, quality checks, and dexterity.

Robot operator vs molder operator overview

	Robot Operator	Molder Operator
Yearly salary	$40,298	$31,707
Hourly rate	$19.37	$15.24
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	53,309	66,217
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	40	45
Years of experience	6	-

Robot operator vs molder operator salary

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

	Robot Operator	Molder Operator
Average salary	$40,298	$31,707
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $49,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Milford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between robot operator and molder operator education

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

	Robot Operator	Molder Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Dunwoody College of Technology	-

Robot operator vs molder operator demographics

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

	Robot Operator	Molder Operator
Average age	40	45
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	Male, 66.6% Female, 33.4%
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, 10.0% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 7.3% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between robot operator and molder 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.

Molder operator example responsibilities.

Require molding expect rate of part producing and achieving ISO QualityStandards.
Mold canoes and kayaks also flash them.
Handle all the chemicals alone with proper PPE.
Certify to run both a bobcat and forklift.
Mold plastic casting of kayaks after pop out the oven.
Work on mold presses, extrusion line making material to be mold into parts.

Robot operator vs molder operator skills

Common robot operator skills

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

Common molder operator skills

GMP, 10%
Quality Checks, 8%
Dexterity, 8%
Troubleshoot, 7%
Quality Standards, 7%
Basic Math, 6%