Returns processor vs wafer fabricator

The differences between returns processors and wafer fabricators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a wafer fabricator has an average salary of $62,984, 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 fabricator are semiconductor, statistical methods, and etching.

Returns processor vs wafer fabricator overview

	Returns Processor	Wafer Fabricator
Yearly salary	$32,041	$62,984
Hourly rate	$15.40	$30.28
Growth rate	-4%	3%
Number of jobs	6,148	1,647
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Associate Degree, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Returns processor vs wafer fabricator salary

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

	Returns Processor	Wafer Fabricator
Average salary	$32,041	$62,984
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $41,000 And $95,000
Highest paying City	Indianapolis, IN	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	Revlon	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between returns processor and wafer fabricator education

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

	Returns Processor	Wafer Fabricator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Associate Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Returns processor vs wafer fabricator demographics

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

	Returns Processor	Wafer Fabricator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%	Male, 69.8% Female, 30.2%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 8.0% White, 52.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between returns processor and wafer fabricator 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 fabricator example responsibilities.

Perform basic routine operation in GaAs and silicon wafer fabrication environments, basic wafer etching and probe testing production processes.
Operate acid bath sinks for wafer etching ..
Train to do digital I/O and analog diagnostics.
Direct a team of over 60 wafer fab operators and 3 supervisors using 3 shifts to meet require completion dates.
Use of tweezers for small delicate chips for testing purposes to make sure chip will not be damage or contaminate.
Glass glazing/commercial aluminum window panel fabrication

Returns processor vs wafer fabricator 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 fabricator skills

Semiconductor, 14%
Statistical Methods, 12%
Etching, 10%
Silicon, 7%
DOE, 6%
Clean Room Environment, 6%