Set-o-type operator vs assistant operator

The differences between set-o-type operators and assistant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a set-o-type operator has an average salary of $52,425, which is higher than the $37,607 average annual salary of an assistant operator.

The top three skills for a set-o-type operator include cnc machines, machine adjustments and . The most important skills for an assistant operator are customer service, ladders, and safety procedures.

Set-o-type operator vs assistant operator overview

	Set-O-Type Operator	Assistant Operator
Yearly salary	$52,425	$37,607
Hourly rate	$25.20	$18.08
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	31,599	88,093
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	43	50
Years of experience	-	2

Set-o-type operator vs assistant operator salary

Set-o-type operators and assistant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Set-O-Type Operator	Assistant Operator
Average salary	$52,425	$37,607
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $74,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Massachusetts General Hospital
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between set-o-type operator and assistant operator education

There are a few differences between a set-o-type operator and an assistant operator in terms of educational background:

	Set-O-Type Operator	Assistant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Set-o-type operator vs assistant operator demographics

Here are the differences between set-o-type operators' and assistant operators' demographics:

	Set-O-Type Operator	Assistant Operator
Average age	43	50
Gender ratio	Male, 76.9% Female, 23.1%	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.1% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 25.2% Asian, 8.8% White, 45.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	14%	6%

Differences between set-o-type operator and assistant operator duties and responsibilities

Set-o-type operator example responsibilities.

Perform trial runs on new CNC programs, working with programming and tooling to achieve satisfactory parts.
Bleed air from lifts and hoists (hydraulics) oil and grease all bearings and components.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Up Ajustes y set up de maquinas.
Operate and maintain Nale - MICR imprinting machine.

Assistant operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Maintain current MSHA training requirements.
Coordinate special movement of ISO tanks.
Certify in MSHA hard-rock mine safety.
Maintain spinning/winding machines by putting idle spindles and cones back into production.

Set-o-type operator vs assistant operator skills

Common set-o-type operator skills

CNC Machines, 84%
Machine Adjustments, 16%

Common assistant operator skills

Customer Service, 28%
Ladders, 11%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Safety Committee, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
PPE, 5%

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