Returns processor vs epitaxial reactor technician

The differences between returns processors and epitaxial reactor technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an epitaxial reactor technician has an average salary of $38,675, which is higher than the $32,041 average annual salary of a returns processor.

The top three skills for a returns processor include pallet jack, computer system and rf scanner. The most important skills for an epitaxial reactor technician are chemical reactors, EPI, and space entry.

Returns processor vs epitaxial reactor technician overview

	Returns Processor	Epitaxial Reactor Technician
Yearly salary	$32,041	$38,675
Hourly rate	$15.40	$18.59
Growth rate	-4%	2%
Number of jobs	6,148	7,200
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Returns processor vs epitaxial reactor technician salary

Returns processors and epitaxial reactor technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Returns Processor	Epitaxial Reactor Technician
Average salary	$32,041	$38,675
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $29,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	Indianapolis, IN	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	Revlon	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between returns processor and epitaxial reactor technician education

There are a few differences between a returns processor and an epitaxial reactor technician in terms of educational background:

	Returns Processor	Epitaxial Reactor Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Returns processor vs epitaxial reactor technician demographics

Here are the differences between returns processors' and epitaxial reactor technicians' demographics:

	Returns Processor	Epitaxial Reactor Technician
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%	Male, 97.1% Female, 2.9%
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, 13.7% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 7.1% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between returns processor and epitaxial reactor technician 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.

Epitaxial reactor technician example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Assist microbiology lab when necessary & perform other relate duties such as maintaining laboratory cleanliness as assigned.
Maintain safe work practices such as personal protective equipment (PPE), OSHA certifications and on the job safety training.
Clean and replace silicon carbide and tungsten susceptors utilizing a basic wet chemistry procedure (Acid/Base neutralization).
Operate Perkin-Elmer and Shimadzu spectrophotometers as well as other metrology tools for characterization of thin lms.

Returns processor vs epitaxial reactor technician skills

Common returns processor skills

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

Common epitaxial reactor technician skills

Chemical Reactors, 45%
EPI, 30%
Space Entry, 11%
Control Systems, 5%
Troubleshoot, 5%
Routine Maintenance, 4%

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