Table operator vs mill operator

The differences between table operators and mill operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a table operator, becoming a mill operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a mill operator has an average salary of $39,045, which is higher than the $31,481 average annual salary of a table operator.

The top three skills for a table operator include cnc plasma, overhead cranes and tape measure. The most important skills for a mill operator are CNC, OSHA, and math.

Table operator vs mill operator overview

	Table Operator	Mill Operator
Yearly salary	$31,481	$39,045
Hourly rate	$15.14	$18.77
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	54,149	64,574
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	46	43
Years of experience	2	4

Table operator vs mill operator salary

Table operators and mill operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Table Operator	Mill Operator
Average salary	$31,481	$39,045
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $31,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Manchester, CT	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	SPX	Freeport-McMoRan
Best paying industry	Construction	Construction

Differences between table operator and mill operator education

There are a few differences between a table operator and a mill operator in terms of educational background:

	Table Operator	Mill Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Table operator vs mill operator demographics

Here are the differences between table operators' and mill operators' demographics:

	Table Operator	Mill Operator
Average age	46	43
Gender ratio	Male, 85.4% Female, 14.6%	Male, 92.5% Female, 7.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 71.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.4% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	4%

Differences between table operator and mill operator duties and responsibilities

Table operator example responsibilities.

Measure thickness of material with calipers and micrometers while sanding to keep material within allowable tolerances.
Inspect raw stock for defects, keeping record of all non-conforming pieces in accordance with ISO certification standards.
Clean, Deburr, and inspect make by the laser to insure good quality of the parts.
Job responsibilities include operating shear and saws to produce correct blank parts within ISO tolerances for future manufacturing duties and departments.
Utilize both FCAW and GMAW to weld steel products.
Fit up and weld automobile lifts using GMAW process.

Mill operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Perform all work in respirator and other proper PPE.
Skil at training other machinists on CNC machines in this shop.
Assemble parts, operate CNC lathe and mills and adjust off sets.
Perform QC testing on products, filing paperwork per company and ISO standards.
Rebuild Rotex sifters, fabricate and replace screens, replace shoes and anvils in impact mills.

Table operator vs mill operator skills

Common table operator skills

CNC Plasma, 13%
Overhead Cranes, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Steel Plates, 8%
Quality Checks, 6%
Press Brake, 6%

Common mill operator skills

CNC, 7%
OSHA, 7%
Math, 6%
Calipers, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%
Safety Rules, 5%