Set-o-type operator vs line operator

The differences between set-o-type operators and line 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 $34,520 average annual salary of a line operator.

The top three skills for a set-o-type operator include cnc machines, machine adjustments and . The most important skills for a line operator are preventative maintenance, PPE, and basic math.

Set-o-type operator vs line operator overview

	Set-O-Type Operator	Line Operator
Yearly salary	$52,425	$34,520
Hourly rate	$25.20	$16.60
Growth rate	-8%	7%
Number of jobs	31,599	137,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	-	-

Set-o-type operator vs line operator salary

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

	Set-O-Type Operator	Line Operator
Average salary	$52,425	$34,520
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $74,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

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

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

	Set-O-Type Operator	Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Set-o-type operator vs line operator demographics

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

	Set-O-Type Operator	Line Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.9% Female, 23.1%	Male, 67.6% Female, 32.4%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	14%	5%

Differences between set-o-type operator and line 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.

Line operator example responsibilities.

Follow safety procedures, including but not limit to, wearing proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and HAZMAT.
Weld various models of Honda car seats.
Operate foam line for assembly of Toyota Tacoma car seats.
Work the assembly line building car door frames for Chrysler.
Work in high volume production setting, sewing seat covers for Toyota vehicles.
Wear all PPE while manually draining and cleaning of all dip tanks and stations after shift or when production quality lessen.

Set-o-type operator vs line operator skills

Common set-o-type operator skills

CNC Machines, 84%
Machine Adjustments, 16%

Common line operator skills

Preventative Maintenance, 12%
PPE, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Extrusion, 8%
Quality Checks, 7%
Assembly Line, 5%