Spare hand vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between spare hands 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 $38,606 average annual salary of a spare hand.

The top three skills for a spare hand include paper machine, assembly line and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Spare hand vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Spare Hand	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$38,606	$39,626
Hourly rate	$18.56	$19.05
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	4,174	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Spare hand vs multi-skilled operator salary

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

	Spare Hand	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$38,606	$39,626
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $65,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between spare hand and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Spare Hand	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Spare hand vs multi-skilled operator demographics

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

	Spare Hand	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 74.2% Female, 25.8%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% Asian, 7.6% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 spare hand and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Spare hand example responsibilities.

Record all fabrication or machine operating parameters accurately and legibly.
Control the success of a business plot to gain the understanding of what management and planning contributes to overall success.

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.

Spare hand vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common spare hand skills

Paper Machine, 64%
Assembly Line, 36%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

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