Metalizer operator vs furnace operator

The differences between metalizer operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a furnace operator has an average salary of $35,972, which is higher than the $34,708 average annual salary of a metalizer operator.

The top three skills for a metalizer operator include hand tools, calipers and PPE. The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Metalizer operator vs furnace operator overview

	Metalizer Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$34,708	$35,972
Hourly rate	$16.69	$17.29
Growth rate	-8%	-5%
Number of jobs	49,799	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	2	-

Metalizer operator vs furnace operator salary

Metalizer operators and furnace operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Metalizer Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$34,708	$35,972
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between metalizer operator and furnace operator education

There are a few differences between a metalizer operator and a furnace operator in terms of educational background:

	Metalizer Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Metalizer operator vs furnace operator demographics

Here are the differences between metalizer operators' and furnace operators' demographics:

	Metalizer Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.0% Asian, 6.1% White, 68.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	7%

Differences between metalizer operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Metalizer operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Perform quality control inspection using calipers/gauges/micrometers and digital comparators.
Assist in performing annual inventory of all scrap and finish alloy materials.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

Metalizer operator vs furnace operator skills

Common metalizer operator skills

Hand Tools, 41%
Calipers, 24%
PPE, 14%
Quality Checks, 4%
Customer Specifications, 4%
Press Brake, 4%

Common furnace operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Brazing, 5%