Spinning operator vs machine operator

The differences between spinning operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine operator has an average salary of $32,874, which is higher than the $31,464 average annual salary of a spinning operator.

The top three skills for a spinning operator include safety committee, creel and RAN. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Spinning operator vs machine operator overview

	Spinning Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,464	$32,874
Hourly rate	$15.13	$15.80
Growth rate	7%	-6%
Number of jobs	38,800	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	4	-

Spinning operator vs machine operator salary

Spinning operators and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spinning Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,464	$32,874
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between spinning operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a spinning operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Spinning Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Spinning operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between spinning operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Spinning Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 54.0% Female, 46.0%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 19.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between spinning operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Spinning operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate logistics for chemical supply, supervise personnel and manage shift changes.
Place supply packages on spindles and holders.
Maintain spinning machines by creeling and keeping idle spindles in production.
Maintain intake and output of product being run, in addition to other machinery.
Participate in the operation of extrusion manufacturing, warping, packaging and shipping product.
Utilize SPC charts to plot data and maintain records for inventory control; load and off-load chemical tankers.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Spinning operator vs machine operator skills

Common spinning operator skills

Safety Committee, 22%
Creel, 13%
RAN, 12%
Spindles, 12%
SPC, 12%
Machine Operation, 4%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%

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