Autoclave operator vs operator

The differences between autoclave operators and 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 an operator. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, 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 an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Autoclave operator vs operator overview

	Autoclave Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$32,700	$37,928
Hourly rate	$15.72	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	59,642	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Autoclave operator vs operator salary

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

	Autoclave Operator	Operator
Average salary	$32,700	$37,928
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between autoclave operator and operator education

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

	Autoclave Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	-	-

Autoclave operator vs operator demographics

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

	Autoclave Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
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, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between autoclave operator and 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.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Autoclave operator vs operator skills

Common autoclave operator skills

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

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%