Formation testing operator vs line inspector

The differences between formation testing operators and line 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 $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for a formation testing operator include customer specifications, color accuracy and battery cells. The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Formation testing operator vs line inspector overview

	Formation Testing Operator	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$35,197	$27,718
Hourly rate	$16.92	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	27,193	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Formation testing operator vs line inspector salary

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

	Formation Testing Operator	Line Inspector
Average salary	$35,197	$27,718
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $47,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between formation testing operator and line inspector education

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

	Formation Testing Operator	Line Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Formation testing operator vs line inspector demographics

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

	Formation Testing Operator	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
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, 11.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 8.0% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between formation testing operator and line 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.

Line inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect and certify all Honda accord auto parts.
Conduct conformity inspections, and coordinate inspection reviews with FAA & AFPRO.
Develop and maintain controls to ensure adherence to QA procedures and policies.
Develop and administer QA and inspection training programs for incoming material and production operations.
Perform visual external corrosion and internal erosion inspection utilizing NDT techniques on process piping and equipment during refinery turnarounds.
Require strong knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations, including ISO standards and specifications.

Formation testing operator vs line inspector skills

Common formation testing operator skills

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

Common line inspector skills

Basic Math, 23%
Quality Standards, 9%
Safety Regulations, 8%
Production Lines, 7%
GMP, 7%
Assembly Line, 6%

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