Formation testing operator vs receiving inspector

The differences between formation testing operators and receiving inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a receiving inspector has an average salary of $39,175, 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 receiving inspector are calipers, micrometers, and engineering drawings.

Formation testing operator vs receiving inspector overview

	Formation Testing Operator	Receiving Inspector
Yearly salary	$35,197	$39,175
Hourly rate	$16.92	$18.83
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	27,193	24,791
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Formation testing operator vs receiving inspector salary

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

	Formation Testing Operator	Receiving Inspector
Average salary	$35,197	$39,175
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $47,000	Between $30,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Wallingford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Alere
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between formation testing operator and receiving inspector education

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

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

Formation testing operator vs receiving inspector demographics

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

	Formation Testing Operator	Receiving Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%	Male, 63.2% Female, 36.8%
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, 9.4% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 7.6% White, 55.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between formation testing operator and receiving 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.

Receiving inspector example responsibilities.

Review, and accept, or reject AS9102 forms, and certifications.
Maintain ISO standards of the products and ensure that there is proper handling of inspection tools.
Maintain the QA incoming and first article database.
Used gauges and SPC charts to measure the conformance of the product.
Inspect incoming rolls including roll face and journals with micrometers for size and defects.
Experience with and ability to operate/use measuring instruments, hand gauges, microscopes, comparators.

Formation testing operator vs receiving inspector skills

Common formation testing operator skills

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

Common receiving inspector skills

Calipers, 10%
Micrometers, 9%
Engineering Drawings, 5%
Aerospace, 4%
GD, 4%
CMM, 4%

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