Screen machine operator vs heavy machine operator

The differences between screen machine operators and heavy machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a screen machine operator and a heavy machine operator. Additionally, a screen machine operator has an average salary of $39,486, which is higher than the $38,232 average annual salary of a heavy machine operator.

The top three skills for a screen machine operator include safety checks, troubleshoot and . The most important skills for a heavy machine operator are cranes, preventative maintenance, and CNC.

Screen machine operator vs heavy machine operator overview

	Screen Machine Operator	Heavy Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$39,486	$38,232
Hourly rate	$18.98	$18.38
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	58,470	73,011
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Screen machine operator vs heavy machine operator salary

Screen machine operators and heavy machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Screen Machine Operator	Heavy Machine Operator
Average salary	$39,486	$38,232
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $51,000	Between $29,000 And $49,000
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Differences between screen machine operator and heavy machine operator education

There are a few differences between a screen machine operator and a heavy machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Screen Machine Operator	Heavy Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Screen machine operator vs heavy machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between screen machine operators' and heavy machine operators' demographics:

	Screen Machine Operator	Heavy Machine Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 72.6% Female, 27.4%	Male, 93.6% Female, 6.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between screen machine operator and heavy machine operator duties and responsibilities

Screen machine operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Participate in technical support and assist validation and QA department during equipment validation.

Heavy machine operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Dig trenches and level earth to grade specification, using pick, shovel and backhoe.
Operate heavy machinery, manual labor and assisting crew where need; CDL driving for certain jobs
Operate excavation and loading machines equip with scoops, shovels, or buckets that dig gravel and earth.
Make excavations and load different material using a loader.
Load & unload trucks with forklift or bobcat for outbound delivery.

Screen machine operator vs heavy machine operator skills

Common screen machine operator skills

Safety Checks, 64%
Troubleshoot, 36%

Common heavy machine operator skills

Cranes, 13%
Preventative Maintenance, 13%
CNC, 12%
Grinders, 12%
Troubleshoot, 11%
Load Trucks, 6%

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