Tablet machine operator vs table operator

The differences between tablet machine operators and table operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a tablet machine operator and a table operator. Additionally, a table operator has an average salary of $31,481, which is higher than the $30,628 average annual salary of a tablet machine operator.

The top three skills for a tablet machine operator include sops, FDA and . The most important skills for a table operator are cnc plasma, overhead cranes, and tape measure.

Tablet machine operator vs table operator overview

	Tablet Machine Operator	Table Operator
Yearly salary	$30,628	$31,481
Hourly rate	$14.72	$15.14
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	53,909	54,149
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Tablet machine operator vs table operator salary

Tablet machine operators and table operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tablet Machine Operator	Table Operator
Average salary	$30,628	$31,481
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $39,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Manchester, CT
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	SPX
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between tablet machine operator and table operator education

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

	Tablet Machine Operator	Table Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tablet machine operator vs table operator demographics

Here are the differences between tablet machine operators' and table operators' demographics:

	Tablet Machine Operator	Table Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 63.9% Female, 36.1%	Male, 85.4% Female, 14.6%
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, 7.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 71.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between tablet machine operator and table operator duties and responsibilities

Tablet machine operator example responsibilities.

Operate pharmaceutical tablet making machines in accordance and compliant with the FDA guidelines and ensure proper maintenance is conducted periodically.
Perform the assembly and disassembly of various machines in Compression.Maintain records and a clean environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
Move completed product via forklift to warehouse.

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.

Tablet machine operator vs table operator skills

Common tablet machine operator skills

Sops, 57%
FDA, 43%

Common table operator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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