Gauge operator vs technical inspector

The differences between gauge operators and technical inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a technical inspector has an average salary of $38,939, which is higher than the $37,803 average annual salary of a gauge operator.

The top three skills for a gauge operator include hand tools, CNC and . The most important skills for a technical inspector are safety procedures, quality standards, and maintenance procedures.

Gauge operator vs technical inspector overview

	Gauge Operator	Technical Inspector
Yearly salary	$37,803	$38,939
Hourly rate	$18.17	$18.72
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	30,482	83,675
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Gauge operator vs technical inspector salary

Gauge operators and technical inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Gauge Operator	Technical Inspector
Average salary	$37,803	$38,939
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $25,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	San Diego, CA
Highest paying state	-	Louisiana
Best paying company	-	RS&H
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between gauge operator and technical inspector education

There are a few differences between a gauge operator and a technical inspector in terms of educational background:

	Gauge Operator	Technical Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Gauge operator vs technical inspector demographics

Here are the differences between gauge operators' and technical inspectors' demographics:

	Gauge Operator	Technical Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 88.5% Female, 11.5%	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 7.2% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 8.2% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between gauge operator and technical inspector duties and responsibilities

Gauge operator example responsibilities.

Review and interpret part prints and datum schemes in the production of subframes for BMW and Mercedes.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Technical inspector example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain MRB process for all discrepant materials.
Prepare proper paperwork need for FDA demands.
Complete RII's and assemble work packages.
Maintain ISO standards while assembling and inspecting units.
Perform API inspections of plant piping, vessels and tanks.
Track, schedule, and monitor borescopes and NDE inspections.

Gauge operator vs technical inspector skills

Common gauge operator skills

Hand Tools, 55%
CNC, 45%

Common technical inspector skills

Safety Procedures, 14%
Quality Standards, 9%
Maintenance Procedures, 8%
Fire Protection, 6%
OSHA, 5%
Technical Manuals, 3%