Spray operator vs foam machine operator

The differences between spray operators and foam machine 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 operator and a foam machine operator. Additionally, a spray operator has an average salary of $35,641, which is higher than the $33,295 average annual salary of a foam machine operator.

The top three skills for a spray operator include calipers, grit and machine operation. The most important skills for a foam machine operator are press machine, , and .

Spray operator vs foam machine operator overview

	Spray Operator	Foam Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$35,641	$33,295
Hourly rate	$17.14	$16.01
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	30,093	57,681
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 66%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Spray operator vs foam machine operator salary

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

	Spray Operator	Foam Machine Operator
Average salary	$35,641	$33,295
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $48,000	Between $25,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between spray operator and foam machine operator education

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

	Spray Operator	Foam Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 66%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Spray operator vs foam machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between spray operators' and foam machine operators' demographics:

	Spray Operator	Foam Machine Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%	Male, 80.9% Female, 19.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 3.5% White, 62.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 3.4% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between spray operator and foam machine operator duties and responsibilities

Spray operator example responsibilities.

Spray paint special make glass products including drink glasses and candles both free-hand and using CNC guide paint arm.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Foam machine operator example responsibilities.

Manage the levels of chemicals to make sure process run correctly for making Styrofoam.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Spray operator vs foam machine operator skills

Common spray operator skills

Calipers, 24%
Grit, 18%
Machine Operation, 14%
CDL, 14%
Hand Tools, 9%
CNC, 8%

Common foam machine operator skills

Press Machine, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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