Stranding machine operator vs thrower

The differences between stranding machine operators and throwers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a thrower has an average salary of $41,768, 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 thrower are safety procedures, trash truck, and cold environment.

Stranding machine operator vs thrower overview

	Stranding Machine Operator	Thrower
Yearly salary	$38,410	$41,768
Hourly rate	$18.47	$20.08
Growth rate	1%	6%
Number of jobs	53,660	1,178
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 64%
Average age	50	43
Years of experience	-	12

Stranding machine operator vs thrower salary

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

	Stranding Machine Operator	Thrower
Average salary	$38,410	$41,768
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $49,000	Between $28,000 And $62,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between stranding machine operator and thrower education

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

	Stranding Machine Operator	Thrower
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 64%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Stranding machine operator vs thrower demographics

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

	Stranding Machine Operator	Thrower
Average age	50	43
Gender ratio	Male, 90.3% Female, 9.7%	Male, 84.5% Female, 15.5%
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, 10.5% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 3.1% White, 65.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
LGBT Percentage	8%	4%

Differences between stranding machine operator and thrower 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.

Thrower example responsibilities.

Load canoes and kayaks onto trailers.
Lift canoes and kayaks to put them away/get them out.
Clean work area stack dollies that weigh up to 60 pounds
Remove shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood and relate materials from roofs and construction sites.
Ensure fast/ productive pace of team by providing the correct amount of shingles in the exact spot, as needed.
Operate automated or semi hoisting devices-inspect trucks prior to beginning routes-operate equipment that compresses collect refuse

Stranding machine operator vs thrower skills

Common stranding machine operator skills

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

Common thrower skills

Safety Procedures, 25%
Trash Truck, 22%
Cold Environment, 13%
Assembly Line, 11%
Unload Trucks, 9%
Customer Service, 8%