Autoclave operator vs finisher operator

The differences between autoclave operators and finisher operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an autoclave operator and a finisher operator. Additionally, a finisher operator has an average salary of $35,406, 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 finisher operator are hand tools, math, and quality checks.

Autoclave operator vs finisher operator overview

	Autoclave Operator	Finisher Operator
Yearly salary	$32,700	$35,406
Hourly rate	$15.72	$17.02
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	59,642	77,850
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Autoclave operator vs finisher operator salary

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

	Autoclave Operator	Finisher Operator
Average salary	$32,700	$35,406
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $28,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Horsham, PA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Elanco
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between autoclave operator and finisher operator education

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

	Autoclave Operator	Finisher Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	-	-

Autoclave operator vs finisher operator demographics

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

	Autoclave Operator	Finisher Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 69.4% Female, 30.6%
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, 15.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 2.5% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between autoclave operator and finisher 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.

Finisher operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, banding machines or hand tools.
Cross train in CIP validation.
Perform labor duties of concrete demolition.
Operate multiple CNC machines and shadow CNC programmers
Process parts for fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI/ NDT).

Autoclave operator vs finisher operator skills

Common autoclave operator skills

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

Common finisher operator skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Math, 9%
Quality Checks, 7%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Quality Standards, 5%
Product Quality, 5%

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