Spring machine operator vs excavator operator

The differences between spring machine operators and excavator 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 spring machine operator and an excavator operator. Additionally, an excavator operator has an average salary of $46,102, which is higher than the $42,459 average annual salary of a spring machine operator.

Spring machine operator vs excavator operator overview

	Spring Machine Operator	Excavator Operator
Yearly salary	$42,459	$46,102
Hourly rate	$20.41	$22.16
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	57,852	36,584
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Spring machine operator vs excavator operator salary

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

	Spring Machine Operator	Excavator Operator
Average salary	$42,459	$46,102
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $56,000	Between $33,000 And $62,000
Highest paying City	-	Baltimore, MD
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Roto
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between spring machine operator and excavator operator education

There are a few differences between a spring machine operator and an excavator operator in terms of educational background:

	Spring Machine Operator	Excavator Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Sociology	Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
Most common college	-	-

Spring machine operator vs excavator operator demographics

Here are the differences between spring machine operators' and excavator operators' demographics:

	Spring Machine Operator	Excavator Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 70.6% Female, 29.4%	Male, 96.1% Female, 3.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between spring machine operator and excavator operator duties and responsibilities

Spring machine operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Manufacture ammunition from components using a power loading machine.

Excavator operator example responsibilities.

Experience in operating heavy equipment including excavators, front end loaders, skid loaders, tractors, etc.
Obtain CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsements.
Create safe slopes and proper barricading during excavations.
Locate under grind utilitys via blue print GPS mapdata.
Position is a laborer working on the mowing crew.
Dig safe bell holes that meet osha standards and company policy standards

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Updated January 8, 2025

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