Gauge operator vs weld inspector

The differences between gauge operators and weld inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a weld inspector has an average salary of $50,441, 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 weld inspector are pipeline project, NDT, and NDE.

Gauge operator vs weld inspector overview

	Gauge Operator	Weld Inspector
Yearly salary	$37,803	$50,441
Hourly rate	$18.17	$24.25
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	30,482	16,559
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 32%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Gauge operator vs weld inspector salary

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

	Gauge Operator	Weld Inspector
Average salary	$37,803	$50,441
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $33,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between gauge operator and weld inspector education

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

	Gauge Operator	Weld Inspector
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 32%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Gauge operator vs weld inspector demographics

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

	Gauge Operator	Weld Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 88.5% Female, 11.5%	Male, 90.3% Female, 9.7%
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, 11.8% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 8.1% White, 57.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between gauge operator and weld 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.

Weld inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect all coating application to ensure proper application and WFT is achieved per clients and manufacturers specifications and standards.
Instruct current and new welders in drawing and WPS reading.
Monitor compliance with WPS, specifications, codes, and standards.
Review shop drawings while performing tasks according to specifications of SMAW type welding
Record all detail defects for use in the future with FDA regulations.
Inspect FBE coating on final bench and calibrations of all test equipment.

Gauge operator vs weld inspector skills

Common gauge operator skills

Hand Tools, 55%
CNC, 45%

Common weld inspector skills

Pipeline Project, 9%
NDT, 8%
NDE, 7%
Inspect Welds, 7%
PT, 6%
Tie-Ins, 5%