Metal can inspector vs inspector

The differences between metal can inspectors and inspectors 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 $38,757 average annual salary of an inspector.

The top three skills for a metal can inspector include aluminum, magnetic particle and non-destructive. The most important skills for an inspector are sketch, good communication, and magnetic particle.

Metal can inspector vs inspector overview

	Metal Can Inspector	Inspector
Yearly salary	$48,928	$38,757
Hourly rate	$23.52	$18.63
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	19,072	17,670
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Metal can inspector vs inspector salary

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

	Metal Can Inspector	Inspector
Average salary	$48,928	$38,757
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $78,000	Between $27,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	-	Vancouver, WA
Highest paying state	-	Louisiana
Best paying company	-	Los Alamos National Laboratory
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between metal can inspector and inspector education

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

	Metal Can Inspector	Inspector
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Metal can inspector vs inspector demographics

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

	Metal Can Inspector	Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 61.7% Female, 38.3%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 8.1% White, 56.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between metal can inspector and inspector 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.

Inspector example responsibilities.

Follow all regulations including OSHA, safety, PPE, JSA and ISO.
Deliver thorough QA testing reports that determine product quality and release readiness.
Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment; micrometers, calipers and air gauges to analyze material for conformance to product specifications.
Utilize maps and GPS and markers when need
Require knowledge of all safety measures and JSA's.
Shovel inspector for two 2300 MKII's and 7495 CAT/Bucyrus shovels.

Metal can inspector vs inspector skills

Common metal can inspector skills

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

Common inspector skills

Sketch, 7%
Good Communication, 7%
Magnetic Particle, 6%
Customer Service, 6%
Calipers, 6%
Safety Standards, 5%