Winder operator vs machine operator/forklift operator

The differences between winder operators and machine operator/forklift 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 machine operator/forklift operator. Additionally, a winder operator has an average salary of $33,495, which is higher than the $32,452 average annual salary of a machine operator/forklift 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/forklift operator are safety standards, drive forklift, and load trucks.

Winder operator vs machine operator/forklift operator overview

	Winder Operator	Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Yearly salary	$33,495	$32,452
Hourly rate	$16.10	$15.60
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	59,662	120,073
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 61%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Winder operator vs machine operator/forklift operator salary

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

	Winder Operator	Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Average salary	$33,495	$32,452
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Renton, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	TreeHouse Foods
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between winder operator and machine operator/forklift operator education

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

	Winder Operator	Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 61%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Winder operator vs machine operator/forklift operator demographics

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

	Winder Operator	Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 67.5% Female, 32.5%	Male, 89.9% Female, 10.1%
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, 16.6% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.3% White, 57.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between winder operator and machine operator/forklift 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/forklift operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Measure position of sheet with cores for evenly run product.
Keep inventory of products being run on a daily basis.
Support operation of rotary die cutter equipment QA testing to follow prescribe guidelines.
Operate power shovels, scrapers, backhoes, loaders, bulldozer, dump truck, forklift.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating and breaking rock and concrete and making winter roads.

Winder operator vs machine operator/forklift 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/forklift operator skills

Safety Standards, 17%
Drive Forklift, 9%
Load Trucks, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
CNC, 6%
Electric Pallet Jack, 6%

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