Roll finisher vs machine operator

The differences between roll finishers and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a roll finisher has an average salary of $35,218, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a roll finisher include asphalt, and . The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Roll finisher vs machine operator overview

	Roll Finisher	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$35,218	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.93	$15.80
Growth rate	-2%	-6%
Number of jobs	2,693	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Roll finisher vs machine operator salary

Roll finishers and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Roll Finisher	Machine Operator
Average salary	$35,218	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $47,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between roll finisher and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a roll finisher and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Roll Finisher	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Roll finisher vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between roll finishers' and machine operators' demographics:

	Roll Finisher	Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 77.5% Female, 22.5%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.7% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% Asian, 7.1% White, 39.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between roll finisher and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Roll finisher example responsibilities.

Rake surface of the asphalt to make sure it is level and that water will flow.
Calculate draft space and roll speed for each mill stand in order to plan rolling sequences and specify dimensions and tempers.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Roll finisher vs machine operator skills

Common roll finisher skills

Asphalt, 100%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%