Wiper vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between wipers and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $31,147 average annual salary of a wiper.

The top three skills for a wiper include customer service, assembly line and general maintenance. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Wiper vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Wiper	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$31,147	$39,626
Hourly rate	$14.97	$19.05
Growth rate	6%	7%
Number of jobs	256	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Wiper vs multi-skilled operator salary

Wipers and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wiper	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$31,147	$39,626
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $42,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between wiper and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a wiper and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Wiper	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wiper vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between wipers' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Wiper	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 67.4% Female, 32.6%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 8.2% White, 57.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between wiper and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Wiper example responsibilities.

Assist bulk fuel transfers and require training in firefighting and first aid.
Participate in safety drills including basic firefighting drills and lifeboat drills.
Participate in safety drills including basic firefighting drills and lifeboat drills.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Wiper vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common wiper skills

Customer Service, 23%
Assembly Line, 20%
General Maintenance, 16%
Cabinet Doors, 10%
Oil Changes, 7%
Firefighting, 7%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%