Autoclave operator vs smt operator

The differences between autoclave operators and smt operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an smt operator has an average salary of $33,647, 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 smt operator are hand tools, PCB, and reflow oven.

Autoclave operator vs smt operator overview

	Autoclave Operator	SMT Operator
Yearly salary	$32,700	$33,647
Hourly rate	$15.72	$16.18
Growth rate	7%	2%
Number of jobs	59,642	54,826
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Associate Degree, 32%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	-

Autoclave operator vs smt operator salary

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

	Autoclave Operator	SMT Operator
Average salary	$32,700	$33,647
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Monterey, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Sanmina
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between autoclave operator and smt operator education

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

	Autoclave Operator	SMT Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Associate Degree, 32%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Autoclave operator vs smt operator demographics

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

	Autoclave Operator	SMT Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 71.0% Female, 29.0%
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, 11.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 7.7% White, 54.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between autoclave operator and smt 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.

Smt operator example responsibilities.

Lead pace lines in packaging OEM products.
Comply with company's standards of ESD, IPC-A-610, work instructions and ISO procedures and policies.
Hand assemble and run diagnostic tests on various electronic components.
Follow practices to ensure AIB, ISO standards are being meet and excel.
Replace damage, missing, misplace and wrong used/mount resistors and capacitors and other different components.
Mount components such as transformers, resistors, capacitors, integrate circuits and sockets on panel or print circuit board.

Autoclave operator vs smt operator skills

Common autoclave operator skills

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

Common smt operator skills

Hand Tools, 8%
PCB, 6%
Reflow Oven, 6%
Troubleshoot, 5%
IPC-A-610, 5%
Circuit Board Assemblies, 4%

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