Spray operator vs first calender worker

The differences between spray operators and first calender workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a spray operator and a first calender worker. Additionally, a first calender worker has an average salary of $36,372, which is higher than the $35,641 average annual salary of a spray operator.

The top three skills for a spray operator include calipers, grit and machine operation. The most important skills for a first calender worker are mental health, substance abuse, and .

Spray operator vs first calender worker overview

	Spray Operator	First Calender Worker
Yearly salary	$35,641	$36,372
Hourly rate	$17.14	$17.49
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	30,093	23,714
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Spray operator vs first calender worker salary

Spray operators and first calender workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spray Operator	First Calender Worker
Average salary	$35,641	$36,372
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $48,000	Between $16,000 And $77,000
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Differences between spray operator and first calender worker education

There are a few differences between a spray operator and a first calender worker in terms of educational background:

	Spray Operator	First Calender Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	-	-

Spray operator vs first calender worker demographics

Here are the differences between spray operators' and first calender workers' demographics:

	Spray Operator	First Calender Worker
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%	Male, 57.9% Female, 42.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 3.5% White, 62.9% 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 spray operator and first calender worker duties and responsibilities

Spray operator example responsibilities.

Spray paint special make glass products including drink glasses and candles both free-hand and using CNC guide paint arm.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

First calender worker example responsibilities.

Recognize risk factors quickly, collaborate with interdisciplinary team, nurture positive relationships with patients through consistency and modeling healthy boundaries.
Set up new claim folders and distribute to adjusters/assistants.Prepare quarterly claim loss reports for account review meetings.Draft and/or edit PowerPoint presentations.

Spray operator vs first calender worker skills

Common spray operator skills

Calipers, 24%
Grit, 18%
Machine Operation, 14%
CDL, 14%
Hand Tools, 9%
CNC, 8%

Common first calender worker skills

Mental Health, 92%
Substance Abuse, 8%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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