Spring machine operator vs heavy machine operator

The differences between spring machine operators and heavy 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 spring machine operator and a heavy machine operator. Additionally, a spring machine operator has an average salary of $42,459, which is higher than the $38,232 average annual salary of a heavy machine operator.

Spring machine operator vs heavy machine operator overview

	Spring Machine Operator	Heavy Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$42,459	$38,232
Hourly rate	$20.41	$18.38
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	57,852	73,011
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Spring machine operator vs heavy machine operator salary

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

	Spring Machine Operator	Heavy Machine Operator
Average salary	$42,459	$38,232
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $56,000	Between $29,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between spring machine operator and heavy machine operator education

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

	Spring Machine Operator	Heavy Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Sociology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Spring machine operator vs heavy machine operator demographics

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

	Spring Machine Operator	Heavy Machine Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 70.6% Female, 29.4%	Male, 93.6% Female, 6.4%
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 heavy machine 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.

Heavy machine operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Dig trenches and level earth to grade specification, using pick, shovel and backhoe.
Operate heavy machinery, manual labor and assisting crew where need; CDL driving for certain jobs
Operate excavation and loading machines equip with scoops, shovels, or buckets that dig gravel and earth.
Make excavations and load different material using a loader.
Load & unload trucks with forklift or bobcat for outbound delivery.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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