Stranding machine operator vs spooler

The differences between stranding machine operators and spoolers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a spooler has an average salary of $40,895, which is higher than the $38,410 average annual salary of a stranding machine operator.

The top three skills for a stranding machine operator include entire order, order specifications and quality standards. The most important skills for a spooler are customer specifications, RAN, and DOT.

Stranding machine operator vs spooler overview

	Stranding Machine Operator	Spooler
Yearly salary	$38,410	$40,895
Hourly rate	$18.47	$19.66
Growth rate	1%	6%
Number of jobs	53,660	73
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	-	-

Stranding machine operator vs spooler salary

Stranding machine operators and spoolers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Stranding Machine Operator	Spooler
Average salary	$38,410	$40,895
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $49,000	Between $22,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between stranding machine operator and spooler education

There are a few differences between a stranding machine operator and a spooler in terms of educational background:

	Stranding Machine Operator	Spooler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Drafting And Design
Most common college	-	-

Stranding machine operator vs spooler demographics

Here are the differences between stranding machine operators' and spoolers' demographics:

	Stranding Machine Operator	Spooler
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 90.3% Female, 9.7%	Male, 65.9% Female, 34.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between stranding machine operator and spooler duties and responsibilities

Stranding machine operator example responsibilities.

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.

Spooler example responsibilities.

Fill out IFTA logs daily.
Place supply packages on spindles or holders.
Set up machines n run orders of fishing line onto smaller spools.
Finish product is packed, wrapped, and ship using multiple hoists, lifts, and wrapping machines.
Creel for tufting machine and warper

Stranding machine operator vs spooler skills

Common stranding machine operator skills

Entire Order, 36%
Order Specifications, 35%
Quality Standards, 28%

Common spooler skills

Customer Specifications, 28%
RAN, 22%
DOT, 21%
Quality Checks, 17%
Service Tech, 12%