Serging machine operator vs manufacturing operator

The differences between serging machine operators and manufacturing operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 3-6 months to become a serging machine operator, becoming a manufacturing operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a manufacturing operator has an average salary of $34,457, which is higher than the $31,306 average annual salary of a serging machine operator.

Serging machine operator vs manufacturing operator overview

	Serging Machine Operator	Manufacturing Operator
Yearly salary	$31,306	$34,457
Hourly rate	$15.05	$16.57
Growth rate	-	2%
Number of jobs	53,657	97,656
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	50	46
Years of experience	6	2

Serging machine operator vs manufacturing operator salary

Serging machine operators and manufacturing operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Serging Machine Operator	Manufacturing Operator
Average salary	$31,306	$34,457
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Fort Collins, CO
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	DuPont
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between serging machine operator and manufacturing operator education

There are a few differences between a serging machine operator and a manufacturing operator in terms of educational background:

	Serging Machine Operator	Manufacturing Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Nursing	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Serging machine operator vs manufacturing operator demographics

Here are the differences between serging machine operators' and manufacturing operators' demographics:

	Serging Machine Operator	Manufacturing Operator
Average age	50	46
Gender ratio	Male, 22.5% Female, 77.5%	Male, 69.2% Female, 30.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26.5% Asian, 12.6% White, 47.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% Asian, 4.5% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	5%	6%

Differences between serging machine operator and manufacturing operator duties and responsibilities

Serging machine operator example responsibilities.

Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Manufacturing operator example responsibilities.

Manage multiple large volume fermentation tanks simultaneously.
Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Prepare, coats and finishes metal and/or other surfaces.
Work inside sterile production room, class 10,000 and ISO 9000.
Experience and certify in handling chemicals with proper PPE acid gear.
Follow ISO work instructions to manufacture and convert high quality polishing pads.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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