Paint spray inspector vs final inspector

The differences between paint spray inspectors and final inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a final inspector has an average salary of $29,724, which is higher than the $26,608 average annual salary of a paint spray inspector.

The top three skills for a paint spray inspector include assembly line, PT and coats. The most important skills for a final inspector are micrometers, calipers, and aerospace.

Paint spray inspector vs final inspector overview

	Paint Spray Inspector	Final Inspector
Yearly salary	$26,608	$29,724
Hourly rate	$12.79	$14.29
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	17,947	16,639
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Paint spray inspector vs final inspector salary

Paint spray inspectors and final inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Paint Spray Inspector	Final Inspector
Average salary	$26,608	$29,724
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $34,000	Between $23,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	-	Auburn, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between paint spray inspector and final inspector education

There are a few differences between a paint spray inspector and a final inspector in terms of educational background:

	Paint Spray Inspector	Final Inspector
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paint spray inspector vs final inspector demographics

Here are the differences between paint spray inspectors' and final inspectors' demographics:

	Paint Spray Inspector	Final Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 50.9% Female, 49.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 8.4% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between paint spray inspector and final inspector duties and responsibilities

Paint spray inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect all coating application to ensure proper application and WFT is achieved per clients and manufacturers specifications and standards.
Perform regularly schedule packaging line audits to assure that product is being manufacture according to packaging specifications and GMP requirements.
Promote and maintain a positive working relationship within MRB and other support organizations.

Final inspector example responsibilities.

Certify to IPC-610, ISO 9001-2000.
Train for FDA audits and ISO procedures.
Programme and operate Sheffield CMM and Starrett CMM.
Require excellent knowledge of FAA regulations; interpretation of policy manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Perform detailed inspection of manufacture brake pads using calipers and various gauges.
Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements.

Paint spray inspector vs final inspector skills

Common paint spray inspector skills

Assembly Line, 27%
PT, 12%
Coats, 10%
Quality Standards, 10%
Toyota, 7%
Safety Standards, 6%

Common final inspector skills

Micrometers, 12%
Calipers, 10%
Aerospace, 7%
In-Process Inspection, 4%
Inspection Reports, 4%
GD, 4%

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