Spark tester vs tool maker

The differences between spark testers and tool makers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a spark tester has an average salary of $52,575, which is higher than the $52,443 average annual salary of a tool maker.

The top three skills for a spark tester include spark, and . The most important skills for a tool maker are grinders, jigs, and hand tools.

Spark tester vs tool maker overview

	Spark Tester	Tool Maker
Yearly salary	$52,575	$52,443
Hourly rate	$25.28	$25.21
Growth rate	-3%	1%
Number of jobs	7,119	18,166
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	Associate Degree, 37%
Average age	45	54
Years of experience	-	6

Spark tester vs tool maker salary

Spark testers and tool makers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spark Tester	Tool Maker
Average salary	$52,575	$52,443
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $101,000	Between $40,000 And $68,000
Highest paying City	-	Sterling Heights, MI
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	General Electric
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between spark tester and tool maker education

There are a few differences between a spark tester and a tool maker in terms of educational background:

	Spark Tester	Tool Maker
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	Associate Degree, 37%
Most common major	Public Relations	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Spark tester vs tool maker demographics

Here are the differences between spark testers' and tool makers' demographics:

	Spark Tester	Tool Maker
Average age	45	54
Gender ratio	Male, 55.6% Female, 44.4%	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 7.5% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 2.4% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% Asian, 2.7% White, 84.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	3%

Differences between spark tester and tool maker duties and responsibilities

Spark tester example responsibilities.

Operate spooling spark tester machine for HV wire and cable in search of faulty wire after the extruding process.
Inspect wiring of assemblies for accuracy of stripping, soldering, and crimping, and for defects.

Tool maker example responsibilities.

Programme setup and run cnc lathe).
Weld parts to customer prints with both MIG and TIG welders.
Used cad to machine parts to spec, construct assemblies, and fixtures.
Train and assist others with the use of the CAD/CAM software (Surfcam).
Lift, position, and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables using hoists.
Design and build press brake tooling, robotic weld fixtures, weld and inspection fixtures.

Spark tester vs tool maker skills

Common spark tester skills

Spark, 100%

Common tool maker skills

Grinders, 12%
Jigs, 12%
Hand Tools, 8%
Machine Tools, 7%
Calipers, 5%
CNC Machines, 5%