Robotic machine operator vs packaging operator

The differences between robotic machine operators and packaging operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a packaging operator has an average salary of $34,269, 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 packaging operator are basic math, math, and GMP.

Robotic machine operator vs packaging operator overview

	Robotic Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Yearly salary	$31,236	$34,269
Hourly rate	$15.02	$16.48
Growth rate	-5%	-
Number of jobs	61,730	85,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Robotic machine operator vs packaging operator salary

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

	Robotic Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Average salary	$31,236	$34,269
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $40,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between robotic machine operator and packaging operator education

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

	Robotic Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Robotic machine operator vs packaging operator demographics

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

	Robotic Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.9% Female, 23.1%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
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, 10.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between robotic machine operator and packaging 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.

Packaging operator example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Print, inspect and fill iv bags.
Use of calipers and plug gauge for machine measuring.
Print and complete all paperwork according to DEA regulations.
Fill iv bags with solution clean very sanitary place.
Participate in basic ISO training for all hourly and salary employees.

Robotic machine operator vs packaging operator skills

Common robotic machine operator skills

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

Common packaging operator skills

Basic Math, 9%
Math, 8%
GMP, 8%
Quality Checks, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Pallets, 4%

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