Scrap drop operator vs overhead crane operator

The differences between scrap drop operators and overhead crane operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a scrap drop operator and an overhead crane operator. Additionally, a scrap drop operator has an average salary of $35,651, which is higher than the $34,797 average annual salary of an overhead crane operator.

Scrap drop operator vs overhead crane operator overview

	Scrap Drop Operator	Overhead Crane Operator
Yearly salary	$35,651	$34,797
Hourly rate	$17.14	$16.73
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,724	39,211
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	4	4

Scrap drop operator vs overhead crane operator salary

Scrap drop operators and overhead crane operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scrap Drop Operator	Overhead Crane Operator
Average salary	$35,651	$34,797
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $48,000	Between $29,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Rome, NY
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Olympic Steel
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between scrap drop operator and overhead crane operator education

There are a few differences between a scrap drop operator and an overhead crane operator in terms of educational background:

	Scrap Drop Operator	Overhead Crane Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Business
Most common college	-	-

Scrap drop operator vs overhead crane operator demographics

Here are the differences between scrap drop operators' and overhead crane operators' demographics:

	Scrap Drop Operator	Overhead Crane Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 95.5% Female, 4.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.7% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 0.7% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between scrap drop operator and overhead crane operator duties and responsibilities

Scrap drop operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching that indicate machine malfunction and notify supervisor of malfunction.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Overhead crane operator example responsibilities.

Operate traveling overhead crane to lift, move, and position loads of raw steel material using a hook hoisting attachment.
Loaded/Unload trucks safely using overhead cranes and/or mobile equipment.
Certify crane operator and heavy equipment operator NCCCO certify TWIC certify MSHA training course
Operate TLL to hang pipe, values and other material in racks for site construction.
Operate hydraulic and lattice cranes, crane assembly and disassembly, oiling, rigging, and signaling.
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