Winder operator vs loader operator

The differences between winder operators and loader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a winder operator and a loader operator. Additionally, a loader operator has an average salary of $36,987, which is higher than the $33,495 average annual salary of a winder operator.

The top three skills for a winder operator include quality checks, safety procedures and safety rules. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Winder operator vs loader operator overview

	Winder Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$33,495	$36,987
Hourly rate	$16.10	$17.78
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	59,662	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Winder operator vs loader operator salary

Winder operators and loader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Winder Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$33,495	$36,987
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between winder operator and loader operator education

There are a few differences between a winder operator and a loader operator in terms of educational background:

	Winder Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Winder operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between winder operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Winder Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 67.5% Female, 32.5%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 2.2% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between winder operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Winder operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Pack finished product so they can be put on pallets to ship out.
Change male and female slitters when needed.Splice mill rolls when need and get to start number.
Maintain production machines and other various equipment (including winders, hoists, trim puller, mixers).
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Install protective bracing, padding and strapping to pallet to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport.

Loader operator example responsibilities.

Inventory control; FIFO procedures, HAZMAT certify.
Excavate midstream on load lines for repair backfill and finish
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Excavate and prepare trenches for plumbing and utilities to residential homes.
Operate excavator doing residential demolition and dig footings for new structures.
Utilize appropriate level of PPE for the chemical being handle or transfer.

Winder operator vs loader operator skills

Common winder operator skills

Quality Checks, 18%
Safety Procedures, 15%
Safety Rules, 8%
Extrusion, 8%
Production Schedules, 6%
Production Data, 5%

Common loader operator skills

Front End Loader, 11%
Asphalt, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Loaders, 7%
Hand Tools, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%

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