Rod tape operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between rod tape operators and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $33,638 average annual salary of a rod tape operator.

Rod tape operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Rod Tape Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$33,638	$39,626
Hourly rate	$16.17	$19.05
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	34,307	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Rod tape operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

Rod tape operators and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rod Tape Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$33,638	$39,626
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $45,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between rod tape operator and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a rod tape operator and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Rod Tape Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Rod tape operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between rod tape operators' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Rod Tape Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 76.2% Female, 23.8%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.5% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between rod tape operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Rod tape operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Do facility audits, inspect and work with plunger lift system, and replace plungers.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Rod Tape Operator vs. similar jobs

Rod Tape Operator related careers

Rod Tape Operator related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Production and Manufacturing Industry
Rod Tape Operator
Rod Tape Operator vs Multi-Skilled Operator

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse production and manufacturing jobs