Metal can inspector vs catcher

The differences between metal can inspectors and catchers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a metal can inspector has an average salary of $48,928, which is higher than the $29,157 average annual salary of a catcher.

The top three skills for a metal can inspector include aluminum, magnetic particle and non-destructive. The most important skills for a catcher are quality checks, assembly line, and RAN.

Metal can inspector vs catcher overview

	Metal Can Inspector	Catcher
Yearly salary	$48,928	$29,157
Hourly rate	$23.52	$14.02
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	19,072	625
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Metal can inspector vs catcher salary

Metal can inspectors and catchers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Metal Can Inspector	Catcher
Average salary	$48,928	$29,157
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $78,000	Between $22,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	-	Fresno, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between metal can inspector and catcher education

There are a few differences between a metal can inspector and a catcher in terms of educational background:

	Metal Can Inspector	Catcher
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Metal can inspector vs catcher demographics

Here are the differences between metal can inspectors' and catchers' demographics:

	Metal Can Inspector	Catcher
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 63.8% Female, 36.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.8% Asian, 7.3% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 7.4% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between metal can inspector and catcher duties and responsibilities

Metal can inspector example responsibilities.

Perform NDT inspections on piping systems, castings, submarine hull, sonar domes and etc.
Perform inspection and non-destructive evaluation.
Conduct dimensional and visual inspections procedures on CMM machines to ensure geometrical characteristics of the product are in specification.
Enter data into computer using AS400 where fabric are to be deliver, weight and cost of fabric.

Catcher example responsibilities.

Scan product using a RF scanner.
Select and match products using RF scanners.
Organize the bullpen schedule for pitches before minor league baseball games.
Record data, numbers, and quota's daily for product run.
Will be train in all areas of production, including sanitation, with constant conformation to cleanliness guidelines and GMP.
Fabricate glass windows and shower doors per customer specifications.

Metal can inspector vs catcher skills

Common metal can inspector skills

Aluminum, 27%
Magnetic Particle, 15%
Non-Destructive, 13%
Destructive Testing, 12%
NDT, 11%
R, 9%

Common catcher skills

Quality Checks, 43%
Assembly Line, 40%
RAN, 8%
Bullpen, 3%
Machine Operators, 2%
Customer Orders, 2%