Trimmer operator vs machine operator

The differences between trimmer operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a trimmer operator has an average salary of $33,440, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a trimmer operator include OSHA, PPE and CDL. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Trimmer operator vs machine operator overview

	Trimmer Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$33,440	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.08	$15.80
Growth rate	5%	-6%
Number of jobs	47,169	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	-	-

Trimmer operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Trimmer Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$33,440	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between trimmer operator and machine operator education

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

	Trimmer Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Trimmer operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Trimmer Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 77.7% Female, 22.3%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.5% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 6.3% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	5%

Differences between trimmer operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Trimmer operator example responsibilities.

Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Follow all safety work procedures, ANSI pruning practices and industry standards.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Trimmer operator vs machine operator skills

Common trimmer operator skills

OSHA, 47%
PPE, 27%
CDL, 11%
Machine Operation, 6%
Safety Equipment, 3%
Hand Tools, 2%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%