Senior machine operator vs line leader

The differences between senior machine operators and line leaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a senior machine operator has an average salary of $40,353, which is higher than the $36,217 average annual salary of a line leader.

The top three skills for a senior machine operator include hand tools, CNC and quality standards. The most important skills for a line leader are continuous improvement, customer service, and safety procedures.

Senior machine operator vs line leader overview

	Senior Machine Operator	Line Leader
Yearly salary	$40,353	$36,217
Hourly rate	$19.40	$17.41
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	74,352	130,588
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	44	46
Years of experience	-	2

Senior machine operator vs line leader salary

Senior machine operators and line leaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Machine Operator	Line Leader
Average salary	$40,353	$36,217
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $64,000	Between $23,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between senior machine operator and line leader education

There are a few differences between a senior machine operator and a line leader in terms of educational background:

	Senior Machine Operator	Line Leader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Senior machine operator vs line leader demographics

Here are the differences between senior machine operators' and line leaders' demographics:

	Senior Machine Operator	Line Leader
Average age	44	46
Gender ratio	Male, 77.0% Female, 23.0%	Male, 57.0% Female, 43.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 7.7% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 4.7% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	5%	6%

Differences between senior machine operator and line leader duties and responsibilities

Senior machine operator example responsibilities.

Manage and troubleshoot a variety of different heavy machinery.
Monitor department personnel to ensure SQF, SOPP, HACCP and GMP's are follow.
Lift work pieces to machines manually, using hoists, and with cranes.
Perform all extrusion line set ups, changeovers, start-ups, and continuous operations.
operate hydraulic hoists /machinery that make an electronic circuit board
Maintain technical data/records for mechanical/electrical repair and adjustments to assure product conformance with SPC specifications.

Line leader example responsibilities.

Lead Kaizen event to establish best practices for estimating methodology and reporting templates.
Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
Gain knowledge of USDA, OSHA, HACCP, VPP, and ISO regulations and requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Walk with QA and USDA around floor to ensure are that all areas are up to standards and ready for production.
Used SMT to place capacitors onto PCB.
Develop and maintain a safe manufacturing environment by assuring compliance with OSHA and CFR applicable as company policies.

Senior machine operator vs line leader skills

Common senior machine operator skills

Hand Tools, 16%
CNC, 9%
Quality Standards, 6%
Machine Operators, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%
PPE, 5%

Common line leader skills

Continuous Improvement, 9%
Customer Service, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Quality Checks, 6%
Assembly Line, 5%
GMP, 4%