Test department helper vs generator worker

The differences between test department helpers and generator workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a generator worker has an average salary of $32,651, which is higher than the $32,184 average annual salary of a test department helper.

The top three skills for a test department helper include test results, asphalt and safety regulations. The most important skills for a generator worker are pallet jack, safety rules, and safety standards.

Test department helper vs generator worker overview

	Test Department Helper	Generator Worker
Yearly salary	$32,184	$32,651
Hourly rate	$15.47	$15.70
Growth rate	7%	1%
Number of jobs	59,857	76,094
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Test department helper vs generator worker salary

Test department helpers and generator workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Test Department Helper	Generator Worker
Average salary	$32,184	$32,651
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $45,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Cloud, MN
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Minnesota State Fair
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between test department helper and generator worker education

There are a few differences between a test department helper and a generator worker in terms of educational background:

	Test Department Helper	Generator Worker
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Test department helper vs generator worker demographics

Here are the differences between test department helpers' and generator workers' demographics:

	Test Department Helper	Generator Worker
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%	Male, 67.7% Female, 32.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% Asian, 7.9% White, 52.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between test department helper and generator worker duties and responsibilities

Test department helper example responsibilities.

Manage the content of the company's web site and Facebook.
Help with paving all summer as a laborer just shoveling asphalt.
Help coil unit crew with rig up and rig down for wash outs and drill outs.
Perform weighing, shaping, salting for the compact cheese as well as titration for its whey protein
Take samples from molten baths with proper PPE, to take down to the lab and check for alloy chemistry.
Restructure and improve organization, attitude, and cleanliness through encouragement and a positive, energetic attitude.

Generator worker example responsibilities.

Operate arc, mig and tig welding machines to construct metal lockers/tables/doors, beds (and frames); operate lathe
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Prep costumes for rental; paint, organize, and perform secretarial duties
Assist in all aspects of the shop including the construction of costumes for on and off campus theater productions.
Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.

Test department helper vs generator worker skills

Common test department helper skills

Test Results, 39%
Asphalt, 21%
Safety Regulations, 14%
Rig, 9%
Test Equipment, 8%
Pressure Test, 3%

Common generator worker skills

Pallet Jack, 17%
Safety Rules, 17%
Safety Standards, 11%
Customer Service, 11%
Food Preparation, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%

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