Metal can inspector vs line inspector

The differences between metal can inspectors and line 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 $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for a metal can inspector include aluminum, magnetic particle and non-destructive. The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Metal can inspector vs line inspector overview

	Metal Can Inspector	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$48,928	$27,718
Hourly rate	$23.52	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	19,072	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Metal can inspector vs line inspector salary

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

	Metal Can Inspector	Line Inspector
Average salary	$48,928	$27,718
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $78,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between metal can inspector and line inspector education

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

	Metal Can Inspector	Line Inspector
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Metal can inspector vs line inspector demographics

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

	Metal Can Inspector	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
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, 11.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 8.0% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between metal can inspector and line 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.

Line inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect and certify all Honda accord auto parts.
Conduct conformity inspections, and coordinate inspection reviews with FAA & AFPRO.
Develop and maintain controls to ensure adherence to QA procedures and policies.
Develop and administer QA and inspection training programs for incoming material and production operations.
Perform visual external corrosion and internal erosion inspection utilizing NDT techniques on process piping and equipment during refinery turnarounds.
Require strong knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations, including ISO standards and specifications.

Metal can inspector vs line inspector skills

Common metal can inspector skills

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

Common line inspector skills

Basic Math, 23%
Quality Standards, 9%
Safety Regulations, 8%
Production Lines, 7%
GMP, 7%
Assembly Line, 6%