Rubber down vs foam gun operator

The differences between rubber downs and foam gun operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a foam gun operator has an average salary of $34,630, which is higher than the $30,270 average annual salary of a rubber down.

Rubber down vs foam gun operator overview

	Rubber Down	Foam Gun Operator
Yearly salary	$30,270	$34,630
Hourly rate	$14.55	$16.65
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	586	26,125
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Rubber down vs foam gun operator salary

Rubber downs and foam gun operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rubber Down	Foam Gun Operator
Average salary	$30,270	$34,630
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $45,000	Between $24,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between rubber down and foam gun operator education

There are a few differences between a rubber down and a foam gun operator in terms of educational background:

	Rubber Down	Foam Gun Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Rubber down vs foam gun operator demographics

Here are the differences between rubber downs' and foam gun operators' demographics:

	Rubber Down	Foam Gun Operator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 80.4% Female, 19.6%	Male, 92.3% Female, 7.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 3.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between rubber down and foam gun operator duties and responsibilities

Rubber down example responsibilities.

Create and review CATIA 2D and 3D drawings, identify design flaws and negotiate engineering changes.
Re-Apply rubber to rolls with extrusion process to meet specifications.
Negotiate global OEM partnerships to open new oil, gas and petrochemical markets and territories.
Operate lathe, mill, perform MIG welding, are responsible for grinding and drill press fabrication, operate forklift.
Observe number of gages and instruments such as indicating pyrometers, recorders, hydraulic and steam pressure gages and thermometers.
Observe number of gages and instruments such as indicating pyrometers, recorders, hydraulic and steam pressure gages and thermometers.

Foam gun operator example responsibilities.

Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.
Train all new hires on appropriate lines including all OSHA and ISO requirements.

Rubber down vs foam gun operator skills

Common rubber down skills

RAN, 33%
Production Runs, 32%
Assembly Line, 18%
Extrusion, 16%

Common foam gun operator skills

Updated January 8, 2025

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