Robotic machine operator vs packager

The differences between robotic machine operators and packagers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a packager has an average salary of $31,506, 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 packager are basic math, package product, and work ethic.

Robotic machine operator vs packager overview

	Robotic Machine Operator	Packager
Yearly salary	$31,236	$31,506
Hourly rate	$15.02	$15.15
Growth rate	-5%	6%
Number of jobs	61,730	3,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Robotic machine operator vs packager salary

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

	Robotic Machine Operator	Packager
Average salary	$31,236	$31,506
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $40,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Plymouth, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	McGuireWoods
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between robotic machine operator and packager education

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

	Robotic Machine Operator	Packager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Robotic machine operator vs packager demographics

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

	Robotic Machine Operator	Packager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.9% Female, 23.1%	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between robotic machine operator and packager 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.

Packager example responsibilities.

Create PowerShell scripts to manage installations.
Create, customize, automate software installation of applications using WiseStudio / InstallShield by VMware.
Comply with applicable FDA, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.
Experience on MSI, MST (transforms), MSM (merge modules), MSP (patches).
Assemble kits.vials, and syringes.
Train on OSHA quality control/food safety.

Robotic machine operator vs packager skills

Common robotic machine operator skills

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

Common packager skills

Basic Math, 11%
Package Product, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Pallets, 9%
Math, 8%
Defective Products, 7%