Anodic operator vs furnace operator

The differences between anodic operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an anodic operator has an average salary of $37,707, which is higher than the $35,972 average annual salary of a furnace operator.

The top three skills for an anodic operator include anode, and . The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Anodic operator vs furnace operator overview

	Anodic Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$37,707	$35,972
Hourly rate	$18.13	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	30,466	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	-	-

Anodic operator vs furnace operator salary

Anodic operators and furnace operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Anodic Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$37,707	$35,972
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $55,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between anodic operator and furnace operator education

There are a few differences between an anodic operator and a furnace operator in terms of educational background:

	Anodic Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Anodic operator vs furnace operator demographics

Here are the differences between anodic operators' and furnace operators' demographics:

	Anodic Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 69.7% Female, 30.3%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	7%

Differences between anodic operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Anodic operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Clean anode room and assembly line
Operate fix and mobile cranes and hoists.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

Anodic operator vs furnace operator skills

Common anodic operator skills

Anode, 100%

Common furnace operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Brazing, 5%