Unit operator vs coiler operator

The differences between unit operators and coiler 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 unit operator and a coiler operator. Additionally, a unit operator has an average salary of $41,192, which is higher than the $39,492 average annual salary of a coiler operator.

The top three skills for a unit operator include asphalt, plant equipment and safety procedures. The most important skills for a coiler operator are rig, safety regulations, and RAN.

Unit operator vs coiler operator overview

	Unit Operator	Coiler Operator
Yearly salary	$41,192	$39,492
Hourly rate	$19.80	$18.99
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	47,545	33,165
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Unit operator vs coiler operator salary

Unit operators and coiler operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Unit Operator	Coiler Operator
Average salary	$41,192	$39,492
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $62,000	Between $28,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	Plymouth, MN	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	Applied Materials	-
Best paying industry	Energy	-

Differences between unit operator and coiler operator education

There are a few differences between a unit operator and a coiler operator in terms of educational background:

	Unit Operator	Coiler Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Unit operator vs coiler operator demographics

Here are the differences between unit operators' and coiler operators' demographics:

	Unit Operator	Coiler Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 85.5% Female, 14.5%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 1.2% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 1.2% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between unit operator and coiler operator duties and responsibilities

Unit operator example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain GPS and other equipment.
Drill frac plugs in time efficient manner.
Coordinate, and execute safety programs, JSA's, and reports.
Make Maximo request to get desire jobs put on schedule for repairs.
Perform LOTO procedures for equipment in preparation for maintenance or safety concerns.
Perform day to day operational oversight and maintenance over numerous distillation and utility units in a cresylic acid manufacturing facility.

Coiler operator example responsibilities.

Manage HDD drilling unit, logging permit, transportation and laboratory analysis.
Measure springs for conformance to specifications, using micrometers calipers, comparators, and custom gages.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Handle preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.

Unit operator vs coiler operator skills

Common unit operator skills

Asphalt, 27%
Plant Equipment, 21%
Safety Procedures, 11%
Control Room, 7%
Unit Operations, 6%
Rig, 4%

Common coiler operator skills

Rig, 23%
Safety Regulations, 10%
RAN, 6%
Fluid Pump, 6%
CDL, 5%
DOT, 5%