Coater operator vs furnace operator

The differences between coater operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a coater operator has an average salary of $36,659, which is higher than the $35,972 average annual salary of a furnace operator.

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

Coater operator vs furnace operator overview

	Coater Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$36,659	$35,972
Hourly rate	$17.62	$17.29
Growth rate	2%	-5%
Number of jobs	60,454	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	4	-

Coater operator vs furnace operator salary

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

	Coater Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$36,659	$35,972
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $44,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Nashua, NH	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	Oregon	New York
Best paying company	Sanmina	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	Technology	Technology

Differences between coater operator and furnace operator education

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

	Coater Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Coater operator vs furnace operator demographics

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

	Coater Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 82.2% Female, 17.8%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 3.4% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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	4%	7%

Differences between coater operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Coater operator example responsibilities.

Work in clean room under strict ISO Certified/GMP conditions.
Measure completed work to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers and calipers.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Coater operator vs furnace operator skills

Common coater operator skills

Math, 10%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Basic Math, 8%
Production Schedules, 8%
Hand Tools, 7%
Quality Standards, 6%

Common furnace operator skills

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