Spiral binder operator vs machine operator

The differences between spiral binder operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a spiral binder operator has an average salary of $35,134, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

Spiral binder operator vs machine operator overview

	Spiral Binder Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$35,134	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.89	$15.80
Growth rate	-	-6%
Number of jobs	26,433	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	49	44
Years of experience	4	-

Spiral binder operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Spiral Binder Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$35,134	$32,874
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $53,000	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 spiral binder operator and machine operator education

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

	Spiral Binder Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Spiral binder operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between spiral binder operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Spiral Binder Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	49	44
Gender ratio	Male, 90.9% Female, 9.1%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 8.0% White, 69.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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	8%	5%

Differences between spiral binder operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Spiral binder operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Perform quality control checks on all product run on bindery machinery
Operate and set up Baum folders

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.

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