Robotic machine operator vs filler operator

The differences between robotic machine operators and filler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a filler operator has an average salary of $37,729, which is higher than the $31,236 average annual salary of a robotic machine operator.

The top three skills for a robotic machine operator include program robots, calipers and CNC. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Robotic machine operator vs filler operator overview

	Robotic Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$31,236	$37,729
Hourly rate	$15.02	$18.14
Growth rate	-5%	1%
Number of jobs	61,730	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Robotic machine operator vs filler operator salary

Robotic machine operators and filler operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Robotic Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$31,236	$37,729
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $40,000	Between $30,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between robotic machine operator and filler operator education

There are a few differences between a robotic machine operator and a filler operator in terms of educational background:

	Robotic Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Robotic machine operator vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between robotic machine operators' and filler operators' demographics:

	Robotic Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.9% Female, 23.1%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 7.9% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between robotic machine operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Robotic machine operator example responsibilities.

Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Gain knowledge to troubleshoot mold operations and perform repairs.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Measure and mark reference points and cutting lines on work pieces, using trace templates, compasses, and rules.

Filler operator example responsibilities.

Comply with all environmental regulations including GMP's, HACCP, and OSHA.
Ensure pallets are move with precision to appropriate location by using a manual or power pallet jack.
Perform required HACCP plan testing to insure safe quality product production.
Move pulling unit from one location to another (CDL).
Maintain a clean and safe environment while observing all PPE standards and precaution.
Perform CIP on machinery to ensure cleanliness and ensure the highest quality product.

Robotic machine operator vs filler operator skills

Common robotic machine operator skills

Program Robots, 22%
Calipers, 16%
CNC, 11%
Production Equipment, 10%
Quality Checks, 9%
Quality Inspection, 5%

Common filler operator skills

Quality Checks, 16%
Food Safety, 9%
Pallets, 7%
Basic Math, 7%
Math, 6%
PPE, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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