Metal fabricator helper vs helper

The differences between metal fabricator helpers and helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a metal fabricator helper, becoming a helper takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a metal fabricator helper has an average salary of $33,073, which is higher than the $31,331 average annual salary of a helper.

The top three skills for a metal fabricator helper include grinders, tack and MIG. The most important skills for a helper are food handling, safety procedures, and safety rules.

Metal fabricator helper vs helper overview

	Metal Fabricator Helper	Helper
Yearly salary	$33,073	$31,331
Hourly rate	$15.90	$15.06
Growth rate	-6%	4%
Number of jobs	16,977	29,873
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	45	34
Years of experience	2	12

Metal fabricator helper vs helper salary

Metal fabricator helpers and helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Metal Fabricator Helper	Helper
Average salary	$33,073	$31,331
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $42,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	National Grid plc
Best paying industry	-	Utilities

Differences between metal fabricator helper and helper education

There are a few differences between a metal fabricator helper and a helper in terms of educational background:

	Metal Fabricator Helper	Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Metal fabricator helper vs helper demographics

Here are the differences between metal fabricator helpers' and helpers' demographics:

	Metal Fabricator Helper	Helper
Average age	45	34
Gender ratio	Male, 94.2% Female, 5.8%	Male, 77.1% Female, 22.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Asian, 1.3% White, 71.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% Asian, 2.2% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	2%

Differences between metal fabricator helper and helper duties and responsibilities

Metal fabricator helper example responsibilities.

Work include use of various hand tools, grinders, and operation of fork lift trucks.
Travele to different job sites as a helper in installations of HVAC units.
Fabricate tools, jigs, and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
Cut material for to appropriate sizes use mig welder steel as well as an aluminum welder spool gun.
Assemble fiberglass aircraft louvers in accordance with standard operating procedures while adhering to applicable safety regulations.
Attach rope or grappling equipment to workplace to prepare them to be move by crane.

Helper example responsibilities.

Attach pulleys and blocks to fix overhead structures such as beams, etc.
Operate power nail guns, paint sprayers, ladders, power washers, drive company truck.
Clean areas that harbore pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels and mops, preparatory to fumigating.
Operate winches and hoisting devices.
Perform tack welding as necessary.
Install EMT and new wire throughout structure.

Metal fabricator helper vs helper skills

Common metal fabricator helper skills

Grinders, 25%
Tack, 14%
MIG, 13%
Hand Tools, 11%
Torches, 9%
Cranes, 8%

Common helper skills

Food Handling, 24%
Safety Procedures, 12%
Safety Rules, 7%
Construction Sites, 7%
Physical Labor, 5%
Windows, 3%