Robot operator vs furnace operator

The differences between robot operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a robot operator has an average salary of $40,298, which is higher than the $35,972 average annual salary of a furnace operator.

The top three skills for a robot operator include quality checks, pallets and basic math. The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Robot operator vs furnace operator overview

	Robot Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$40,298	$35,972
Hourly rate	$19.37	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	53,309	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	40	44
Years of experience	6	-

Robot operator vs furnace operator salary

Robot operators and furnace operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Robot Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$40,298	$35,972
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $49,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between robot operator and furnace operator education

There are a few differences between a robot operator and a furnace operator in terms of educational background:

	Robot Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Dunwoody College of Technology	-

Robot operator vs furnace operator demographics

Here are the differences between robot operators' and furnace operators' demographics:

	Robot Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	40	44
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 2.7% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	7%

Differences between robot operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Robot operator example responsibilities.

Manage aluminum structural/pipe fabrication turnaround: cross-country CGIT/IPB megawatt electrical power conductors.
Place a series of parts on a series of jigs ultimately leading to a finish part i.e.
Make sure all GMP's and all company policies are follow in accordance with state and federal law.
Maintain functionality and quality of parts for medical devices and monitor robotic manufacturing machines.
Reconfigure robotic equipment to handle differing packaging and materials using both mechanical and electronic controls.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

Robot operator vs furnace operator skills

Common robot operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Pallets, 13%
Basic Math, 8%
CNC, 6%
Safety Procedures, 6%
GMP, 5%

Common furnace operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Brazing, 5%