The main difference between a machine operator and a machine setter is that a machine operator runs the machines, while a machine setter sets up and adjusts the machines. Machine helpers or operators are responsible for running the machines as instructed, ensuring that products meet quality standards and also performing regular maintenance checks on the equipment.
Machine setters usually work before production begins to establish how the machinery should be set up and configured to produce a certain product or type of material. They may also adjust the machinery during production if needed, to ensure that it is running correctly and efficiently. Additionally, machine setters are often responsible for calibrating new machines and making sure all safety protocols are followed. Both machine helpers and machine setters play an important role in maintaining the productivity of a manufacturing facility.
