Formation testing operator vs coating inspector

The differences between formation testing operators and coating inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a coating inspector has an average salary of $46,342, which is higher than the $35,197 average annual salary of a formation testing operator.

The top three skills for a formation testing operator include customer specifications, color accuracy and battery cells. The most important skills for a coating inspector are SSPC, pipeline project, and surface prep.

Formation testing operator vs coating inspector overview

	Formation Testing Operator	Coating Inspector
Yearly salary	$35,197	$46,342
Hourly rate	$16.92	$22.28
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	27,193	16,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Formation testing operator vs coating inspector salary

Formation testing operators and coating inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Formation Testing Operator	Coating Inspector
Average salary	$35,197	$46,342
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $47,000	Between $29,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between formation testing operator and coating inspector education

There are a few differences between a formation testing operator and a coating inspector in terms of educational background:

	Formation Testing Operator	Coating Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Formation testing operator vs coating inspector demographics

Here are the differences between formation testing operators' and coating inspectors' demographics:

	Formation Testing Operator	Coating Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%	Male, 89.8% Female, 10.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% Asian, 6.9% White, 52.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 13.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 8.4% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between formation testing operator and coating inspector duties and responsibilities

Formation testing operator example responsibilities.

Provide assistance with file conversions using metaprint and AutoCAD.
Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.
Experience with laminating, extrusion and multi-color printing.

Coating inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect all coating application to ensure proper application and WFT is achieved per clients and manufacturers specifications and standards.
Work closely with welding inspectors during construction, perform material inspection, and NDT before receiving for painting.
Work in compliance with ISO 9001 and other standards.
Provide water base coats of paint over steel and fiberglass doors.
Ensure compliance with all relate standards and regulations from API to NACE.
Review and witness NDT procedures, and ensure proper calibration and documentation.

Formation testing operator vs coating inspector skills

Common formation testing operator skills

Customer Specifications, 57%
Color Accuracy, 40%
Battery Cells, 3%

Common coating inspector skills

SSPC, 20%
Pipeline Project, 10%
Surface Prep, 6%
Inspection Equipment, 6%
Inspection Reports, 5%
Storage Tanks, 5%

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