Paint spray inspector vs receiving inspector

The differences between paint spray inspectors and receiving inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a receiving inspector has an average salary of $39,175, 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 receiving inspector are calipers, micrometers, and engineering drawings.

Paint spray inspector vs receiving inspector overview

	Paint Spray Inspector	Receiving Inspector
Yearly salary	$26,608	$39,175
Hourly rate	$12.79	$18.83
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	17,947	24,791
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Paint spray inspector vs receiving inspector salary

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

	Paint Spray Inspector	Receiving Inspector
Average salary	$26,608	$39,175
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $34,000	Between $30,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Wallingford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Alere
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between paint spray inspector and receiving inspector education

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

	Paint Spray Inspector	Receiving Inspector
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paint spray inspector vs receiving inspector demographics

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

	Paint Spray Inspector	Receiving Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 63.2% Female, 36.8%
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, 9.4% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 7.6% White, 55.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between paint spray inspector and receiving 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.

Receiving inspector example responsibilities.

Review, and accept, or reject AS9102 forms, and certifications.
Maintain ISO standards of the products and ensure that there is proper handling of inspection tools.
Maintain the QA incoming and first article database.
Used gauges and SPC charts to measure the conformance of the product.
Inspect incoming rolls including roll face and journals with micrometers for size and defects.
Experience with and ability to operate/use measuring instruments, hand gauges, microscopes, comparators.

Paint spray inspector vs receiving inspector skills

Common paint spray inspector skills

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

Common receiving inspector skills

Calipers, 10%
Micrometers, 9%
Engineering Drawings, 5%
Aerospace, 4%
GD, 4%
CMM, 4%

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