Tuft machine operator vs packager

The differences between tuft machine operators and packagers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tuft machine operator has an average salary of $33,818, which is higher than the $31,506 average annual salary of a packager.

The top three skills for a tuft machine operator include EX, production runs and creel. The most important skills for a packager are basic math, package product, and work ethic.

Tuft machine operator vs packager overview

	Tuft Machine Operator	Packager
Yearly salary	$33,818	$31,506
Hourly rate	$16.26	$15.15
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	57,756	3,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Tuft machine operator vs packager salary

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

	Tuft Machine Operator	Packager
Average salary	$33,818	$31,506
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Plymouth, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	McGuireWoods
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between tuft machine operator and packager education

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

	Tuft Machine Operator	Packager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tuft machine operator vs packager demographics

Here are the differences between tuft machine operators' and packagers' demographics:

	Tuft Machine Operator	Packager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 42.6% Female, 57.4%	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 24.3% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 5.3% White, 47.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between tuft machine operator and packager duties and responsibilities

Tuft machine operator example responsibilities.

Sit up creel racks base on the approved creel diagrams and color verification card.
Maintain creel by continuing to hang and splice yarn to keep tufting machine running efficiently.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Packager example responsibilities.

Create PowerShell scripts to manage installations.
Create, customize, automate software installation of applications using WiseStudio / InstallShield by VMware.
Comply with applicable FDA, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.
Experience on MSI, MST (transforms), MSM (merge modules), MSP (patches).
Assemble kits.vials, and syringes.
Train on OSHA quality control/food safety.

Tuft machine operator vs packager skills

Common tuft machine operator skills

EX, 33%
Production Runs, 33%
Creel, 12%
Cutting Blades, 11%
Hand Tools, 6%
LCL, 1%

Common packager skills

Basic Math, 11%
Package Product, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Pallets, 9%
Math, 8%
Defective Products, 7%