Tube mill operator vs machine operator

The differences between tube mill operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tube mill operator has an average salary of $37,806, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a tube mill operator include calipers, hand tools and tape measure. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Tube mill operator vs machine operator overview

	Tube Mill Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$37,806	$32,874
Hourly rate	$18.18	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	46,699	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	-	-

Tube mill operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Tube Mill Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$37,806	$32,874
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $47,000	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 tube mill operator and machine operator education

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

	Tube Mill Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tube mill operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between tube mill operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Tube Mill Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 6.1% White, 64.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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	5%	5%

Differences between tube mill operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Tube mill operator example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Attend CPR classes and obtain certification

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.

Tube mill operator vs machine operator skills

Common tube mill operator skills

Calipers, 24%
Hand Tools, 15%
Tape Measure, 15%
ISO, 10%
Mill Equipment, 8%
MIG, 4%

Common machine operator skills

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