Winder operator vs machine operator

The differences between winder operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a winder operator has an average salary of $33,495, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a winder operator include quality checks, safety procedures and safety rules. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Winder operator vs machine operator overview

	Winder Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$33,495	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.10	$15.80
Growth rate	7%	-6%
Number of jobs	59,662	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	4	-

Winder operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Winder Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$33,495	$32,874
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	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 winder operator and machine operator education

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

	Winder Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Winder operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Winder Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 67.5% Female, 32.5%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 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	4%	5%

Differences between winder operator and machine 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.

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.

Winder operator vs machine operator skills

Common winder operator skills

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

Common machine operator skills

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

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