Threading machine operator vs operator

The differences between threading machine operators and 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 threading machine operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $34,589 average annual salary of a threading machine operator.

The top three skills for a threading machine operator include hand tools, gauges and machine operation. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Threading machine operator vs operator overview

	Threading Machine Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$34,589	$37,928
Hourly rate	$16.63	$18.23
Growth rate	-8%	7%
Number of jobs	58,172	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	4

Threading machine operator vs operator salary

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

	Threading Machine Operator	Operator
Average salary	$34,589	$37,928
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $46,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between threading machine operator and operator education

There are a few differences between a threading machine operator and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Threading Machine Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Threading machine operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between threading machine operators' and operators' demographics:

	Threading Machine Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 81.5% Female, 18.5%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	4%

Differences between threading machine operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Threading machine operator example responsibilities.

Recognize for work done in a sterile environment and utilizing correct safety PPE for surrounding work areas/machinery.
Used measuring devices and blueprints to inspect parts for quality using statistical process control (SPC) for documentation.
Verify dimensions using inspection equipment and relate SPC collection data systems.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Threading machine operator vs operator skills

Common threading machine operator skills

Hand Tools, 39%
Gauges, 19%
Machine Operation, 17%
CNC Machines, 11%
Lathe Machines, 5%
Quality Checks, 4%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%