Roll operator vs roll threader operator

The differences between roll operators and roll threader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a roll threader operator has an average salary of $38,500, which is higher than the $38,451 average annual salary of a roll operator.

The top three skills for a roll operator include asphalt, construction sites and hand tools. The most important skills for a roll threader operator are calipers, quality standards, and quality checks.

Roll operator vs roll threader operator overview

	Roll Operator	Roll Threader Operator
Yearly salary	$38,451	$38,500
Hourly rate	$18.49	$18.51
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	41,170	30,156
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Roll operator vs roll threader operator salary

Roll operators and roll threader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Roll Operator	Roll Threader Operator
Average salary	$38,451	$38,500
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $49,000	Between $28,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	Easton, PA	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	MDU Resources	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between roll operator and roll threader operator education

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

	Roll Operator	Roll Threader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Roll operator vs roll threader operator demographics

Here are the differences between roll operators' and roll threader operators' demographics:

	Roll Operator	Roll Threader Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.3% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.3% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between roll operator and roll threader operator duties and responsibilities

Roll operator example responsibilities.

Run high temperature pressure to produce mold plastic pallets.
Document maintenance reports, log sheet, QA checks and production.
Verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges and calipers.
Exhibit high levels of accuracy, speed, attention to detail and math skills.
Operate steel wheel rollers, rubber tire rollers, loaders, and similar equipment.
Operate and maintain a forklift, bobcat, backhoe/front-end loader and grader in a safe and efficient manner.

Roll threader operator example responsibilities.

Inspect the parts using calipers, mics and gauges.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Roll operator vs roll threader operator skills

Common roll operator skills

Asphalt, 30%
Construction Sites, 8%
Hand Tools, 5%
Hot Mix, 5%
Tape Measure, 5%
CDL, 5%

Common roll threader operator skills

Calipers, 45%
Quality Standards, 27%
Quality Checks, 25%
Blueprint Specifications, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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