Caster operator vs furnace operator

The differences between caster operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a caster operator has an average salary of $37,673, which is higher than the $35,972 average annual salary of a furnace operator.

The top three skills for a caster operator include safety procedures, hand tools and basic math. The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Caster operator vs furnace operator overview

	Caster Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$37,673	$35,972
Hourly rate	$18.11	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	54,431	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	-	-

Caster operator vs furnace operator salary

Caster operators and furnace operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Caster Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$37,673	$35,972
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $45,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between caster operator and furnace operator education

There are a few differences between a caster operator and a furnace operator in terms of educational background:

	Caster Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Caster operator vs furnace operator demographics

Here are the differences between caster operators' and furnace operators' demographics:

	Caster Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 89.8% Female, 10.2%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 6.9% White, 63.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	7%

Differences between caster operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Caster operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Identify and wear require PPE.
Manufacture bathtubs, urinals, sinks and toilets.
Stencil identifying information on ingots and pigs, using special hand tools
Load specified amounts of metal and flux into furnaces and clay crucibles.
Design custom jewelry using gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, and brass.

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

Caster operator vs furnace operator skills

Common caster operator skills

Safety Procedures, 14%
Hand Tools, 14%
Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 7%
Skim, 7%
PPE, 6%

Common furnace operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Brazing, 5%