Returns processor vs die attacher

The differences between returns processors and die attachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a die attacher has an average salary of $42,325, which is higher than the $32,041 average annual salary of a returns processor.

Returns processor vs die attacher overview

	Returns Processor	Die Attacher
Yearly salary	$32,041	$42,325
Hourly rate	$15.40	$20.35
Growth rate	-4%	7%
Number of jobs	6,148	1,156
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 67%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Returns processor vs die attacher salary

Returns processors and die attachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Returns Processor	Die Attacher
Average salary	$32,041	$42,325
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $24,000 And $72,000
Highest paying City	Indianapolis, IN	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	Revlon	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between returns processor and die attacher education

There are a few differences between a returns processor and a die attacher in terms of educational background:

	Returns Processor	Die Attacher
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 67%
Most common major	Business	Accounting
Most common college	-	-

Returns processor vs die attacher demographics

Here are the differences between returns processors' and die attachers' demographics:

	Returns Processor	Die Attacher
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%	Male, 50.0% Female, 50.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 7.0% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.6% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between returns processor and die attacher duties and responsibilities

Returns processor example responsibilities.

Manage tracking for all orders, manage invoice input via QuickBooks and maintain communications with all clients and vendors.
Work in the department call RMA.
Pull orders, scan data in AS400 system
Investigate and troubleshoot for incorrect/missing PO s.
Identify multiple carrier labels and identify customer RMA numbers.
Scan and process return items from all field locations using AS400 system.

Die attacher example responsibilities.

Work with RTV for circuit board.
Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
Train all new hires on appropriate lines including all OSHA and ISO requirements.

Returns processor vs die attacher skills

Common returns processor skills

Pallet Jack, 20%
Computer System, 12%
RF Scanner, 7%
Customer Accounts, 7%
Warehouse Environment, 7%
Return Merchandise, 5%

Common die attacher skills

Returns Processor vs. similar jobs

Returns Processor related careers

Returns Processor related jobs

What similar roles do

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse production and manufacturing jobs