Sub arc operator vs operation supervisor

The differences between sub arc operators and operation supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a sub arc operator and an operation supervisor. Additionally, a sub arc operator has an average salary of $110,869, which is higher than the $57,279 average annual salary of an operation supervisor.

The top three skills for a sub arc operator include arc welding, MIG and aluminum. The most important skills for an operation supervisor are logistics, safety procedures, and OSHA.

Sub arc operator vs operation supervisor overview

	Sub Arc Operator	Operation Supervisor
Yearly salary	$110,869	$57,279
Hourly rate	$53.30	$27.54
Growth rate	2%	6%
Number of jobs	30,270	94,116
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	40	46
Years of experience	2	2

Sub arc operator vs operation supervisor salary

Sub arc operators and operation supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sub Arc Operator	Operation Supervisor
Average salary	$110,869	$57,279
Salary range	Between $66,000 And $183,000	Between $37,000 And $87,000
Highest paying City	-	Kansas City, KS
Highest paying state	-	Louisiana
Best paying company	-	Ropes & Gray
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between sub arc operator and operation supervisor education

There are a few differences between a sub arc operator and an operation supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Sub Arc Operator	Operation Supervisor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Sub arc operator vs operation supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between sub arc operators' and operation supervisors' demographics:

	Sub Arc Operator	Operation Supervisor
Average age	40	46
Gender ratio	Male, 88.6% Female, 11.4%	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 4.6% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	6%

Differences between sub arc operator and operation supervisor duties and responsibilities

Sub arc operator example responsibilities.

Manage aluminum structural/pipe fabrication turnaround: cross-country CGIT/IPB megawatt electrical power conductors.
Certify in ceramic tape welding, mig process, aluminum welding, stainless steel , 7018 and 6010 stick welding
Fuse metal segments, using submerge arc welding.
Perform preventive maintenance, electronic robotic operation, pneumatic system operation, and initial quality control.
Melt scrap metal to liquefy then transfer from furnace to ladle and prepare for transport by crane to next processing department.
Operate sub arc welder to exacting specs (ie crankshaft stroking )

Operation supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage labor and operating expenses to meet budget goals by utilizing KRONOS.
Manage the safety, quality, productivity, OEE, yields, & continuous improvement.
Manage the proper preparation of equipment for mechanical work as well as proper utilization of LOTO system.
Serve as member of HAZMAT team and manage all training, orientation and safety programs for entire facility.
Manage all inbound and outbound of product/inventory, and keep accurate counts in AS400 P.K.M.S warehouse management software.
Manage daily activities of up to 15 staff and up to 50 students at youth rehabilitation boarding facility.

Sub arc operator vs operation supervisor skills

Common sub arc operator skills

Arc Welding, 48%
MIG, 29%
Aluminum, 23%

Common operation supervisor skills

Logistics, 7%
Safety Procedures, 7%
OSHA, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

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