Returns processor vs wafer fabrication operator

The differences between returns processors and wafer fabrication operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a wafer fabrication operator has an average salary of $34,531, 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 a wafer fabrication operator are clean room environment, FAB, and etching.

Returns processor vs wafer fabrication operator overview

	Returns Processor	Wafer Fabrication Operator
Yearly salary	$32,041	$34,531
Hourly rate	$15.40	$16.60
Growth rate	-4%	-3%
Number of jobs	6,148	30,144
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Associate Degree, 30%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Returns processor vs wafer fabrication operator salary

Returns processors and wafer fabrication operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Returns Processor	Wafer Fabrication Operator
Average salary	$32,041	$34,531
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $27,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Indianapolis, IN	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	Revlon	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between returns processor and wafer fabrication operator education

There are a few differences between a returns processor and a wafer fabrication operator in terms of educational background:

	Returns Processor	Wafer Fabrication Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Associate Degree, 30%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Returns processor vs wafer fabrication operator demographics

Here are the differences between returns processors' and wafer fabrication operators' demographics:

	Returns Processor	Wafer Fabrication Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%	Male, 67.4% Female, 32.6%
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, 11.5% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% Asian, 7.1% White, 46.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between returns processor and wafer fabrication operator 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.

Wafer fabrication operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Provide process/equipment support and drive process improvement of CVD areas (used in semiconductor manufacturing).
Process silicon wafers at various etch operations in a clean-room wafer fab and perform all relate inspections and equipment qualifications.
Place wafer in wafer holders using tweezers.
Certify in all Thinfilm and CMP processes.
Read and follow PROMIS specs for running wafers.

Returns processor vs wafer fabrication operator skills

Common returns processor skills

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

Common wafer fabrication operator skills

Clean Room Environment, 13%
FAB, 9%
Etching, 7%
Measurement Tools, 5%
Semiconductor Wafers, 4%
Wet Etch, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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