Filtration operator vs operator

The differences between filtration operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a filtration operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a filtration operator has an average salary of $38,567, which is higher than the $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a filtration operator include rig, CIP and routine maintenance. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Filtration operator vs operator overview

	Filtration Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$38,567	$37,928
Hourly rate	$18.54	$18.23
Growth rate	-7%	7%
Number of jobs	31,749	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	12	4

Filtration operator vs operator salary

Filtration operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Filtration Operator	Operator
Average salary	$38,567	$37,928
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between filtration operator and operator education

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

	Filtration Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	-

Filtration operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between filtration operators' and operators' demographics:

	Filtration Operator	Operator
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 94.5% Female, 5.5%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 1.8% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between filtration operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Filtration operator example responsibilities.

Manage HVAC system and air handling system as far positive pressure systems and negative pressure systems.
Perform equipment validation: IQ, OQ, and PQ.
Perform titration tests to determine the ppm of certain chemicals during CIP cycles.
Complete CIP in production and filtration stations.
Test samples to determine pH and conductivity; perform daily QA on laboratory equipment.
Assemble the rig up and rig down of equipment at numerous offshore drilling rigs & platforms.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Filtration operator vs operator skills

Common filtration operator skills

Rig, 58%
CIP, 33%
Routine Maintenance, 8%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%