Fabric finisher vs dye tub operator

The differences between fabric finishers and dye tub operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a dye tub operator has an average salary of $39,985, which is higher than the $34,816 average annual salary of a fabric finisher.

The top three skills for a fabric finisher include grinders, MIG and air tools. The most important skills for a dye tub operator are dye, , and .

Fabric finisher vs dye tub operator overview

	Fabric Finisher	Dye Tub Operator
Yearly salary	$34,816	$39,985
Hourly rate	$16.74	$19.22
Growth rate	-2%	-
Number of jobs	2,263	25,623
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 100%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	-	-

Fabric finisher vs dye tub operator salary

Fabric finishers and dye tub operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fabric Finisher	Dye Tub Operator
Average salary	$34,816	$39,985
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $48,000	Between $22,000 And $72,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between fabric finisher and dye tub operator education

There are a few differences between a fabric finisher and a dye tub operator in terms of educational background:

	Fabric Finisher	Dye Tub Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	High School Diploma, 100%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Management
Most common college	-	-

Fabric finisher vs dye tub operator demographics

Here are the differences between fabric finishers' and dye tub operators' demographics:

	Fabric Finisher	Dye Tub Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between fabric finisher and dye tub operator duties and responsibilities

Fabric finisher example responsibilities.

Manage raw material sourcing, subcontractor management, supplier qualification, and EOQ development.
Fabricate interior body parts for NASCAR racecars.
Trim, glue, fasten clips, inspect parts, finish work.
Fabricate many different models of telescopic booms for utility forklifts.
Assist ICM with project management responsibilities and updating and editing documentation for ISO compliance.
Trim, glue, fasten clips, inspect parts, finish work.

Dye tub operator example responsibilities.

Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
Operate 1PE including forklifts, tuggers, electric pallet jacks, and platform lifts.

Fabric finisher vs dye tub operator skills

Common fabric finisher skills

Grinders, 51%
MIG, 21%
Air Tools, 9%
TIG, 8%
NASCAR, 7%
Stainless Steel, 3%

Common dye tub operator skills

Dye, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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