Autoclave operator vs cell operator

The differences between autoclave operators and cell operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cell operator has an average salary of $37,866, which is higher than the $32,700 average annual salary of an autoclave operator.

The top three skills for an autoclave operator include autoclaves, switches and process specifications. The most important skills for a cell operator are hand tools, math, and quality standards.

Autoclave operator vs cell operator overview

	Autoclave Operator	Cell Operator
Yearly salary	$32,700	$37,866
Hourly rate	$15.72	$18.20
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	59,642	66,532
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	-

Autoclave operator vs cell operator salary

Autoclave operators and cell operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Autoclave Operator	Cell Operator
Average salary	$32,700	$37,866
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $31,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Bothell, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Cummins
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between autoclave operator and cell operator education

There are a few differences between an autoclave operator and a cell operator in terms of educational background:

	Autoclave Operator	Cell Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	-	-

Autoclave operator vs cell operator demographics

Here are the differences between autoclave operators' and cell operators' demographics:

	Autoclave Operator	Cell Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 68.8% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.2% Asian, 2.7% White, 56.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 7.6% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between autoclave operator and cell operator duties and responsibilities

Autoclave operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Monitor instruments, switches and warningsignals.
Employ LOTO methodologies and enter confined spaces on occasion.
Load, unload and maintain autoclaves used in creation of helicopter blades and other associate parts.
Maintain and organize production log books, charts and batch records according to industry standards and FDA regulations.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Cell operator example responsibilities.

Work with QC on parts.
Capture torque data for SPC charts.
Read and implement PC (product criteria).
Work with engineering to make specialty repair parts for hoists.
Adjust CNC machines as needed to ensure that parts are made to spec.
Assist in editing CNC programs and develop new part setups and tooling while working closely with manufacturing engineers.

Autoclave operator vs cell operator skills

Common autoclave operator skills

Autoclaves, 41%
Switches, 11%
Process Specifications, 10%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Jigs, 8%
Vacuum Lines, 7%

Common cell operator skills

Hand Tools, 12%
Math, 10%
Quality Standards, 8%
CNC, 8%
Calipers, 7%
Micrometers, 6%

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