Robot operator vs welder operator

The differences between robot operators and welder operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 3-6 months to become a robot operator, becoming a welder operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a robot operator has an average salary of $40,298, which is higher than the $31,669 average annual salary of a welder operator.

The top three skills for a robot operator include quality checks, pallets and basic math. The most important skills for a welder operator are MIG, arc welding, and hand tools.

Robot operator vs welder operator overview

	Robot Operator	Welder Operator
Yearly salary	$40,298	$31,669
Hourly rate	$19.37	$15.23
Growth rate	-5%	2%
Number of jobs	53,309	51,229
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	6	4

Robot operator vs welder operator salary

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

	Robot Operator	Welder Operator
Average salary	$40,298	$31,669
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $49,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Chicopee, MA
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	Capco
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between robot operator and welder operator education

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

	Robot Operator	Welder Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	Dunwoody College of Technology	-

Robot operator vs welder operator demographics

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

	Robot Operator	Welder Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	Male, 85.6% Female, 14.4%
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, 10.6% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 2.8% White, 63.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between robot operator and welder 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.

Welder operator example responsibilities.

Manage aluminum structural/pipe fabrication turnaround: cross-country CGIT/IPB megawatt electrical power conductors.
Weld carbon steel pipes using GTAW and SMAW.
Weld with (GMAW) on aluminum.
Maintain certifications in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
Perform TIG and MIG welding processes on fabrications according to the blueprints specifications.
Weld heavy industrial clamps together using the MIG and TIG process on AR400 grade steel.

Robot operator vs welder operator skills

Common robot operator skills

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

Common welder operator skills

MIG, 12%
Arc Welding, 9%
Hand Tools, 8%
Safety Equipment, 7%
Tig Welding, 6%
GMAW, 5%