Paint spray inspector vs test operator

The differences between paint spray inspectors and test operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a test operator has an average salary of $35,591, 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 test operator are test equipment, hand tools, and test procedures.

Paint spray inspector vs test operator overview

	Paint Spray Inspector	Test Operator
Yearly salary	$26,608	$35,591
Hourly rate	$12.79	$17.11
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	17,947	63,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Paint spray inspector vs test operator salary

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

	Paint Spray Inspector	Test Operator
Average salary	$26,608	$35,591
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $34,000	Between $25,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Stratford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Qorvo
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between paint spray inspector and test operator education

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

	Paint Spray Inspector	Test Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Paint spray inspector vs test operator demographics

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

	Paint Spray Inspector	Test Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 72.0% Female, 28.0%
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, 9.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 10.2% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between paint spray inspector and test operator 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.

Test operator example responsibilities.

Box build sub-assembly level by solder wire into connector, lead, and fan according to MPI and visuals aid.
Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Work include new lay, tie-ins, repairs, CTS stations, ETS stations.
Install the new version software operation windows.
Complete NDT inspections using multiple inspection methods.
Trouble shoots and repair ICT failures to component level.

Paint spray inspector vs test operator skills

Common paint spray inspector skills

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

Common test operator skills

Test Equipment, 9%
Hand Tools, 7%
Test Procedures, 6%
Test Results, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%
Circuit Boards, 4%