Gas mask assembler vs shop worker

The differences between gas mask assemblers and shop workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a gas mask assembler has an average salary of $35,363, which is higher than the $31,850 average annual salary of a shop worker.

The top three skills for a gas mask assembler include hand tools, assembly line and mask. The most important skills for a shop worker are tape measure, safety procedures, and in-shop.

Gas mask assembler vs shop worker overview

	Gas Mask Assembler	Shop Worker
Yearly salary	$35,363	$31,850
Hourly rate	$17.00	$15.31
Growth rate	-6%	-
Number of jobs	18,718	73,161
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Gas mask assembler vs shop worker salary

Gas mask assemblers and shop workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Gas Mask Assembler	Shop Worker
Average salary	$35,363	$31,850
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $50,000	Between $24,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Everett, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Shipt
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between gas mask assembler and shop worker education

There are a few differences between a gas mask assembler and a shop worker in terms of educational background:

	Gas Mask Assembler	Shop Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Gas mask assembler vs shop worker demographics

Here are the differences between gas mask assemblers' and shop workers' demographics:

	Gas Mask Assembler	Shop Worker
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 54.5% Female, 45.5%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 25.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.9% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between gas mask assembler and shop worker duties and responsibilities

Gas mask assembler example responsibilities.

Blow off, mask, unmask for next operation.
Mask off certain pieces of the equipment so it doesn't get paint.
Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.
Used JCL and BAL for both on-line and batch processing.
Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.

Shop worker example responsibilities.

Used calipers and gauges to make sure parts are within specs.
Record transactions in POS system from both in shop and drive thru orders.
Used FeatureCAM to prepare parts modele by students to be CNC mill with greater precision than if machine manually.
Transform the blueprint or sketch from a design into a useable product by cutting, shaping and assembling steel.
Assist shop manager in making of jigs, cut lists, and machining plans to ensure productivity and quality control.
Operate various machines such as drill presses, table saws, CNC routers and forklifts, safely in a busy warehouse.

Gas mask assembler vs shop worker skills

Common gas mask assembler skills

Hand Tools, 78%
Assembly Line, 11%
Mask, 10%

Common shop worker skills

Tape Measure, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
In-Shop, 6%
Delivery Orders, 6%
Pro Shop, 5%
Food Preparation, 5%