Sander operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between sander 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 $32,099 average annual salary of a sander operator.

The top three skills for a sander operator include sand paper, safety procedures and frac. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Sander operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Sander Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$32,099	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.43	$19.05
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	45,391	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Sander operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

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

	Sander Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$32,099	$39,626
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	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 sander operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Sander Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sander operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

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

	Sander Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 79.6% Female, 20.4%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 6.6% White, 60.7% 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 sander operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Sander 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.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Sander operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common sander operator skills

Sand Paper, 52%
Safety Procedures, 11%
Frac, 11%
Rail Cars, 5%
CDL, 3%
End Loaders, 3%

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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