Formation testing operator vs final inspector

The differences between formation testing operators and final inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a formation testing operator has an average salary of $35,197, which is higher than the $29,724 average annual salary of a final inspector.

The top three skills for a formation testing operator include customer specifications, color accuracy and battery cells. The most important skills for a final inspector are micrometers, calipers, and aerospace.

Formation testing operator vs final inspector overview

	Formation Testing Operator	Final Inspector
Yearly salary	$35,197	$29,724
Hourly rate	$16.92	$14.29
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	27,193	16,639
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Formation testing operator vs final inspector salary

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

	Formation Testing Operator	Final Inspector
Average salary	$35,197	$29,724
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $47,000	Between $23,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	-	Auburn, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between formation testing operator and final inspector education

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

	Formation Testing Operator	Final Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Formation testing operator vs final inspector demographics

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

	Formation Testing Operator	Final Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%	Male, 50.9% Female, 49.1%
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, 9.6% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 8.4% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between formation testing operator and final 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.

Final inspector example responsibilities.

Certify to IPC-610, ISO 9001-2000.
Train for FDA audits and ISO procedures.
Programme and operate Sheffield CMM and Starrett CMM.
Require excellent knowledge of FAA regulations; interpretation of policy manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Perform detailed inspection of manufacture brake pads using calipers and various gauges.
Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements.

Formation testing operator vs final inspector skills

Common formation testing operator skills

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

Common final inspector skills

Micrometers, 12%
Calipers, 10%
Aerospace, 7%
In-Process Inspection, 4%
Inspection Reports, 4%
GD, 4%

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