Shop worker vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between shop workers and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $31,850 average annual salary of a shop worker.

The top three skills for a shop worker include tape measure, safety procedures and in-shop. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Shop worker vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Shop Worker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$31,850	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.31	$19.05
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	73,161	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Shop worker vs multi-skilled operator salary

Shop workers and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Shop Worker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$31,850	$39,626
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $41,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	Everett, WA	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	Washington	Minnesota
Best paying company	Shipt	Nestlé
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Pharmaceutical

Differences between shop worker and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a shop worker and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Shop Worker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Shop worker vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between shop workers' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Shop Worker	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.9% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between shop worker and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Shop worker example responsibilities.

Used calipers and gauges to make sure parts are within specs.
Record transactions in POS system from both in shop and drive thru orders.
Used FeatureCAM to prepare parts modele by students to be CNC mill with greater precision than if machine manually.
Transform the blueprint or sketch from a design into a useable product by cutting, shaping and assembling steel.
Assist shop manager in making of jigs, cut lists, and machining plans to ensure productivity and quality control.
Operate various machines such as drill presses, table saws, CNC routers and forklifts, safely in a busy warehouse.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Shop worker vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common shop worker skills

Tape Measure, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
In-Shop, 6%
Delivery Orders, 6%
Pro Shop, 5%
Food Preparation, 5%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%