Roll line operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between roll line 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 $28,834 average annual salary of a roll line operator.

The top three skills for a roll line operator include quality products, and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Roll line operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Roll Line Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$28,834	$39,626
Hourly rate	$13.86	$19.05
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	76,506	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Roll line operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

Roll line operators and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Roll Line Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$28,834	$39,626
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $33,000	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 roll line operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Roll Line Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Roll line operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between roll line operators' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Roll Line Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 95.4% Female, 4.6%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 4.3% White, 66.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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 roll line operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Roll line operator example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Plate parts to thickness according to customers spec by process of cleaning, etching and plating in nickel bath.

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.

Roll line operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common roll line operator skills

Quality Products, 100%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%

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