Spray deco operator vs paint line operator

The differences between spray deco operators and paint line operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a spray deco operator and a paint line operator. Additionally, a spray deco operator has an average salary of $36,370, which is higher than the $32,190 average annual salary of a paint line operator.

The top three skills for a spray deco operator include safety procedures, and . The most important skills for a paint line operator are quality standards, powder coat, and visual inspections.

Spray deco operator vs paint line operator overview

	Spray Deco Operator	Paint Line Operator
Yearly salary	$36,370	$32,190
Hourly rate	$17.49	$15.48
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	26,246	87,662
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 59%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Spray deco operator vs paint line operator salary

Spray deco operators and paint line operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spray Deco Operator	Paint Line Operator
Average salary	$36,370	$32,190
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $46,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between spray deco operator and paint line operator education

There are a few differences between a spray deco operator and a paint line operator in terms of educational background:

	Spray Deco Operator	Paint Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 59%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	-	-

Spray deco operator vs paint line operator demographics

Here are the differences between spray deco operators' and paint line operators' demographics:

	Spray Deco Operator	Paint Line Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 66.7% Female, 33.3%	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.1% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between spray deco operator and paint line operator duties and responsibilities

Spray deco operator example responsibilities.

Operate multiple printing and bindery machines UV roll coat machine/cutter/ink jet/stitcher
Set up Bobst flat die and run machine with no asistance.

Paint line operator example responsibilities.

Follow company guidelines and motivate to accomplish goals and help to troubleshoot to get projects done.
Prepare paperwork relate to each part run each day.
Operate multiple machines and run a paint line in a mill work environment.
Job relate materials: post-hole diggers, shovels of different dimensions and jack hammers, concrete and wrenches.
Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Operate equipment such as sanders, and hoists.

Spray deco operator vs paint line operator skills

Common spray deco operator skills

Safety Procedures, 100%

Common paint line operator skills

Quality Standards, 14%
Powder Coat, 12%
Visual Inspections, 9%
Pallets, 9%
Color Changes, 7%
Production Process, 4%

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