Autoclave operator vs packaging operator

The differences between autoclave operators and packaging operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a packaging operator has an average salary of $34,269, 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 packaging operator are basic math, math, and GMP.

Autoclave operator vs packaging operator overview

	Autoclave Operator	Packaging Operator
Yearly salary	$32,700	$34,269
Hourly rate	$15.72	$16.48
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	59,642	85,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	4	-

Autoclave operator vs packaging operator salary

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

	Autoclave Operator	Packaging Operator
Average salary	$32,700	$34,269
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between autoclave operator and packaging operator education

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

	Autoclave Operator	Packaging Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	-	-

Autoclave operator vs packaging operator demographics

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

	Autoclave Operator	Packaging Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
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, 10.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between autoclave operator and packaging 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.

Packaging operator example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Print, inspect and fill iv bags.
Use of calipers and plug gauge for machine measuring.
Print and complete all paperwork according to DEA regulations.
Fill iv bags with solution clean very sanitary place.
Participate in basic ISO training for all hourly and salary employees.

Autoclave operator vs packaging operator skills

Common autoclave operator skills

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

Common packaging operator skills

Basic Math, 9%
Math, 8%
GMP, 8%
Quality Checks, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Pallets, 4%

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