Disassembler vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between disassemblers and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $28,689 average annual salary of a disassembler.

The top three skills for a disassembler include torches, electronic devices and assembly line. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Disassembler vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Disassembler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$28,689	$39,626
Hourly rate	$13.79	$19.05
Growth rate	6%	7%
Number of jobs	5,246	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	40	43
Years of experience	-	-

Disassembler vs multi-skilled operator salary

Disassemblers and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Disassembler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$28,689	$39,626
Salary range	Between $15,000 And $53,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between disassembler and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a disassembler and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Disassembler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Disassembler vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between disassemblers' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Disassembler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	40	43
Gender ratio	Male, 87.1% Female, 12.9%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Asian, 5.7% White, 56.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between disassembler and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Disassembler example responsibilities.

Disassemble computers, TV's, DVD players and other electronics.
Recycle equipment from TV's, computer towers, and other electronics.
Disassemble electronics, take apart electronics i.e televisions /flat screens, cable boxes, computers etc.
Disassemble and package excess and obsolete Chrysler replacement parts and package them for individual sale through the auto maker.
Operate RF scanning equipment to account and inventory manufacture products.
Work for a company name Grainger through Adecco assisting with a security detail during the pope's visit to Philadelphia.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Disassembler vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common disassembler skills

Torches, 55%
Electronic Devices, 30%
Assembly Line, 7%
Hard Drive, 4%
Recycle, 4%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%

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