Autoclave operator vs line operator

The differences between autoclave operators and line operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a line operator has an average salary of $34,520, 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 line operator are preventative maintenance, PPE, and basic math.

Autoclave operator vs line operator overview

	Autoclave Operator	Line Operator
Yearly salary	$32,700	$34,520
Hourly rate	$15.72	$16.60
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	59,642	137,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	4	-

Autoclave operator vs line operator salary

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

	Autoclave Operator	Line Operator
Average salary	$32,700	$34,520
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between autoclave operator and line operator education

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

	Autoclave Operator	Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	-	-

Autoclave operator vs line operator demographics

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

	Autoclave Operator	Line Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 67.6% Female, 32.4%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between autoclave operator and line 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.

Line operator example responsibilities.

Follow safety procedures, including but not limit to, wearing proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and HAZMAT.
Weld various models of Honda car seats.
Operate foam line for assembly of Toyota Tacoma car seats.
Work the assembly line building car door frames for Chrysler.
Work in high volume production setting, sewing seat covers for Toyota vehicles.
Wear all PPE while manually draining and cleaning of all dip tanks and stations after shift or when production quality lessen.

Autoclave operator vs line operator skills

Common autoclave operator skills

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

Common line operator skills

Preventative Maintenance, 12%
PPE, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Extrusion, 8%
Quality Checks, 7%
Assembly Line, 5%

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