Smt operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between smt operators 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 $33,647 average annual salary of an smt operator.

The top three skills for an smt operator include hand tools, PCB and reflow oven. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Smt operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	SMT Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$33,647	$39,626
Hourly rate	$16.18	$19.05
Growth rate	2%	7%
Number of jobs	54,826	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Smt operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

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

	SMT Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$33,647	$39,626
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $44,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	Monterey, CA	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	Washington	Minnesota
Best paying company	Sanmina	Nestlé
Best paying industry	Pharmaceutical	Pharmaceutical

Differences between smt operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

	SMT Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Smt operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

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

	SMT Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.0% Female, 29.0%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 7.7% White, 54.9% 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 smt operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Smt operator example responsibilities.

Lead pace lines in packaging OEM products.
Comply with company's standards of ESD, IPC-A-610, work instructions and ISO procedures and policies.
Hand assemble and run diagnostic tests on various electronic components.
Follow practices to ensure AIB, ISO standards are being meet and excel.
Replace damage, missing, misplace and wrong used/mount resistors and capacitors and other different components.
Mount components such as transformers, resistors, capacitors, integrate circuits and sockets on panel or print circuit board.

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.

Smt operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common smt operator skills

Hand Tools, 8%
PCB, 6%
Reflow Oven, 6%
Troubleshoot, 5%
IPC-A-610, 5%
Circuit Board Assemblies, 4%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

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