Washer operator vs continuous operator

The differences between washer operators and continuous operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a washer operator and a continuous operator. Additionally, a continuous operator has an average salary of $38,921, which is higher than the $31,789 average annual salary of a washer operator.

The top three skills for a washer operator include safety standards, dryers and car wash. The most important skills for a continuous operator are lean six sigma, lean manufacturing, and improvement projects.

Washer operator vs continuous operator overview

	Washer Operator	Continuous Operator
Yearly salary	$31,789	$38,921
Hourly rate	$15.28	$18.71
Growth rate	6%	7%
Number of jobs	75,715	31,966
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

Washer operator vs continuous operator salary

Washer operators and continuous operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Washer Operator	Continuous Operator
Average salary	$31,789	$38,921
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $40,000	Between $26,000 And $57,000
Highest paying City	Belvidere, IL	-
Highest paying state	Illinois	-
Best paying company	Siemens	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between washer operator and continuous operator education

There are a few differences between a washer operator and a continuous operator in terms of educational background:

	Washer Operator	Continuous Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	Georgia Institute of Technology

Washer operator vs continuous operator demographics

Here are the differences between washer operators' and continuous operators' demographics:

	Washer Operator	Continuous Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 85.6% Female, 14.4%	Male, 75.8% Female, 24.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 4.4% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 4.8% White, 63.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between washer operator and continuous operator duties and responsibilities

Washer operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Stock PPE cabinets throughout the day.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Operate an industrial scale to make sure load weights do not exceed washer and dryer capacities.
Dry finish product using industrialize dryer.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Continuous operator example responsibilities.

Single, double, and triple tandem extrusion of single and and multiconductor cable.
Administer the SharePoint online document storage and are responsible for resolving problems as they occur.
Repair fail boards that require SMT soldering and/or through hole soldering of pins, capacitors and resistors.
Handle efficient stocking processes while utilizing RF equipment, as well as end of night clean up tasks.
position for CNC machining shop specializing in precision mill components for aerospace and custom applications.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.

Washer operator vs continuous operator skills

Common washer operator skills

Safety Standards, 34%
Dryers, 31%
Car Wash, 9%
Washing Machines, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%
PPE, 5%

Common continuous operator skills

Lean Six Sigma, 33%
Lean Manufacturing, 29%
Improvement Projects, 16%
Sigma, 10%
Process Flow, 4%
Process Improvement, 3%