Autoclave operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between autoclave operators and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, 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 multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Autoclave operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Autoclave Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$32,700	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.72	$19.05
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	59,642	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	-

Autoclave operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

Autoclave operators and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Autoclave Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$32,700	$39,626
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between autoclave operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Autoclave Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	-	-

Autoclave operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between autoclave operators' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Autoclave Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
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, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between autoclave operator and multi-skilled 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.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Autoclave operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common autoclave operator skills

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

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%

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