Roll finisher vs packaging technician

The differences between roll finishers and packaging technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a packaging technician has an average salary of $35,973, which is higher than the $35,218 average annual salary of a roll finisher.

The top three skills for a roll finisher include asphalt, and . The most important skills for a packaging technician are basic math, GMP, and math.

Roll finisher vs packaging technician overview

	Roll Finisher	Packaging Technician
Yearly salary	$35,218	$35,973
Hourly rate	$16.93	$17.29
Growth rate	-2%	3%
Number of jobs	2,693	64,859
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Roll finisher vs packaging technician salary

Roll finishers and packaging technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Roll Finisher	Packaging Technician
Average salary	$35,218	$35,973
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $47,000	Between $28,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Moorhead, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between roll finisher and packaging technician education

There are a few differences between a roll finisher and a packaging technician in terms of educational background:

	Roll Finisher	Packaging Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Roll finisher vs packaging technician demographics

Here are the differences between roll finishers' and packaging technicians' demographics:

	Roll Finisher	Packaging Technician
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 77.5% Female, 22.5%	Male, 62.9% Female, 37.1%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 8.4% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between roll finisher and packaging technician 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.

Packaging technician example responsibilities.

Perform machining, including but not limit to components using mills, lathes and surface grinders to accomplish repairs.
Complete accurate and timely documentation to comply with FDA and GMP regulations
Operate equipment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
Team member of various over-the-counter lines to prepare package from pill form to truck-ready, with respect to FDA requirements.
Package pharmaceuticals, maintain a sterile environment and ensure OSHA standards, work in the clean room and freezer areas.
Conduct maintenance to material grinders.

Roll finisher vs packaging technician skills

Common roll finisher skills

Asphalt, 100%

Common packaging technician skills

Basic Math, 8%
GMP, 7%
Math, 7%
Preventative Maintenance, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Data Entry, 5%