Float operator vs furnace operator

The differences between float operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a float operator has an average salary of $37,782, which is higher than the $35,972 average annual salary of a furnace operator.

The top three skills for a float operator include general maintenance, pallets and ATM. The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Float operator vs furnace operator overview

	Float Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$37,782	$35,972
Hourly rate	$18.16	$17.29
Growth rate	-7%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,574	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	47	44
Years of experience	12	-

Float operator vs furnace operator salary

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

	Float Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$37,782	$35,972
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	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 float operator and furnace operator education

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

	Float Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	-

Float operator vs furnace operator demographics

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

	Float Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	47	44
Gender ratio	Male, 62.7% Female, 37.3%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%	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	5%	7%

Differences between float operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Float operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate various machines (drill presses, CNC machines, saws, etc .).
Stack in prepare pallets for shipping
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Cover CSR'S & CSA'S while there out of the office.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

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.

Float operator vs furnace operator skills

Common float operator skills

General Maintenance, 40%
Pallets, 21%
ATM, 11%
Safety Issues, 10%
Quality Checks, 6%
Quality Inspection, 4%

Common furnace operator skills

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