Lathe operator vs furnace operator

The differences between lathe operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lathe operator has an average salary of $36,280, which is higher than the $35,972 average annual salary of a furnace operator.

The top three skills for a lathe operator include cnc lathes, micrometers and manual lathes. The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Lathe operator vs furnace operator overview

	Lathe Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$36,280	$35,972
Hourly rate	$17.44	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	45,596	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	-	-

Lathe operator vs furnace operator salary

Lathe operators and furnace operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lathe Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$36,280	$35,972
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $47,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Youngstown, OH	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	Ohio	New York
Best paying company	Valmont Industries	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	Technology	Technology

Differences between lathe operator and furnace operator education

There are a few differences between a lathe operator and a furnace operator in terms of educational background:

	Lathe Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lathe operator vs furnace operator demographics

Here are the differences between lathe operators' and furnace operators' demographics:

	Lathe Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 88.9% Female, 11.1%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.7% Unknown, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 3.7% White, 77.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	7%

Differences between lathe operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Lathe operator example responsibilities.

Operate and programme Mazak lathes.
Operate dual side Okuma lathe.
Perform SPC inpections reports for cus to meet monitoring.
Fabricate metal parts using punch press, CNC brake press.
Check parts using CMM, micrometers and other appropriate gauges.
Grind and send dog food into the extrusion for cooking.

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

Lathe operator vs furnace operator skills

Common lathe operator skills

CNC Lathes, 11%
Micrometers, 11%
Manual Lathes, 10%
Hand Tools, 9%
Calipers, 8%
Math, 6%

Common furnace operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Brazing, 5%