Masker vs smt operator

The differences between maskers and smt operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an smt operator has an average salary of $33,647, which is higher than the $32,760 average annual salary of a masker.

The top three skills for a masker include circuit boards, electroplating and MEK. The most important skills for an smt operator are hand tools, PCB, and reflow oven.

Masker vs smt operator overview

	Masker	SMT Operator
Yearly salary	$32,760	$33,647
Hourly rate	$15.75	$16.18
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	8,034	54,826
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Associate Degree, 32%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Masker vs smt operator salary

Maskers and smt operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Masker	SMT Operator
Average salary	$32,760	$33,647
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $43,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Monterey, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Sanmina
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between masker and smt operator education

There are a few differences between a masker and an smt operator in terms of educational background:

	Masker	SMT Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Associate Degree, 32%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Masker vs smt operator demographics

Here are the differences between maskers' and smt operators' demographics:

	Masker	SMT Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 28.4% Female, 71.6%	Male, 71.0% Female, 29.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 7.1% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 7.7% White, 54.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between masker and smt operator duties and responsibilities

Masker example responsibilities.

Research on optimization of PEM fuel cell stacking.
Range of coatings includes electroplating (copper, cad, chrome, etc.
Mask and unmask process parts good with details have used masking tapes paints lacquers.
Conduct high and low pressure checks of completely install fuel cells or plumbing systems.
Remove used masking materials by means of using MEK, brushes, cloth and various implements.
Remove and replace fuel tank access panels, remove and replace bladders for aux tanks as needed.

Smt operator example responsibilities.

Lead pace lines in packaging OEM products.
Comply with company's standards of ESD, IPC-A-610, work instructions and ISO procedures and policies.
Hand assemble and run diagnostic tests on various electronic components.
Follow practices to ensure AIB, ISO standards are being meet and excel.
Replace damage, missing, misplace and wrong used/mount resistors and capacitors and other different components.
Mount components such as transformers, resistors, capacitors, integrate circuits and sockets on panel or print circuit board.

Masker vs smt operator skills

Common masker skills

Circuit Boards, 33%
Electroplating, 13%
MEK, 13%
Customer Specifications, 13%
Unmask, 10%
FAA, 10%

Common smt operator skills

Hand Tools, 8%
PCB, 6%
Reflow Oven, 6%
Troubleshoot, 5%
IPC-A-610, 5%
Circuit Board Assemblies, 4%