Set-o-type operator vs machine set up operator

The differences between set-o-type operators and machine set up 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 $35,823 average annual salary of a machine set up operator.

The top three skills for a set-o-type operator include cnc machines, machine adjustments and . The most important skills for a machine set up operator are cnc machines, calipers, and micrometers.

Set-o-type operator vs machine set up operator overview

	Set-O-Type Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Yearly salary	$52,425	$35,823
Hourly rate	$25.20	$17.22
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	31,599	61,986
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	2

Set-o-type operator vs machine set up operator salary

Set-o-type operators and machine set up operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Set-O-Type Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Average salary	$52,425	$35,823
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $74,000	Between $28,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Holyoke, MA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	ABB
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between set-o-type operator and machine set up operator education

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

	Set-O-Type Operator	Machine Set Up 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 machine set up operator demographics

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

	Set-O-Type Operator	Machine Set Up Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 76.9% Female, 23.1%	Male, 86.5% Female, 13.5%
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, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	14%	6%

Differences between set-o-type operator and machine set up 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.

Machine set up operator example responsibilities.

Perform trial runs on new CNC programs, working with programming and tooling to achieve satisfactory parts.
Used micrometers and calipers to determine require tolerances.
Follow ISO and QS standard operating procedures.
Panel control, fanuc control, & dynapath.
Run machines after setup, inspect parts run.
Work on CNC OKUMA machines, horizontals and verticals.

Set-o-type operator vs machine set up operator skills

Common set-o-type operator skills

CNC Machines, 84%
Machine Adjustments, 16%

Common machine set up operator skills

CNC Machines, 13%
Calipers, 10%
Micrometers, 9%
CNC Lathes, 6%
Quality Checks, 5%
Math, 5%

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