Test operator vs parts inspector

The differences between test operators and parts inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a test operator has an average salary of $35,591, which is higher than the $26,649 average annual salary of a parts inspector.

The top three skills for a test operator include test equipment, hand tools and test procedures. The most important skills for a parts inspector are assembly line, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Test operator vs parts inspector overview

	Test Operator	Parts Inspector
Yearly salary	$35,591	$26,649
Hourly rate	$17.11	$12.81
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	63,674	39,210
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Test operator vs parts inspector salary

Test operators and parts inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Test Operator	Parts Inspector
Average salary	$35,591	$26,649
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $48,000	Between $20,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	Stratford, CT	East Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	Connecticut	Connecticut
Best paying company	Qorvo	General Electric
Best paying industry	Technology	Automotive

Differences between test operator and parts inspector education

There are a few differences between a test operator and a parts inspector in terms of educational background:

	Test Operator	Parts Inspector
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Test operator vs parts inspector demographics

Here are the differences between test operators' and parts inspectors' demographics:

	Test Operator	Parts Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 72.0% Female, 28.0%	Male, 60.4% Female, 39.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 10.2% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 7.3% White, 62.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between test operator and parts inspector duties and responsibilities

Test operator example responsibilities.

Box build sub-assembly level by solder wire into connector, lead, and fan according to MPI and visuals aid.
Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Work include new lay, tie-ins, repairs, CTS stations, ETS stations.
Install the new version software operation windows.
Complete NDT inspections using multiple inspection methods.
Trouble shoots and repair ICT failures to component level.

Parts inspector example responsibilities.

Inventory and manage all stock products within a retail warehousing environment utilizing RF scanner and barcode readers to document material.
Perform repair per FAA CMM guide.
Inspect and sort DVD rentals.
Certify in die blueprint reading and operating CMM & CMC machines.
Operate machinery to help clean and repackage DVD's for distribution.
Report QA inventory and MDR status and collect product/shipment data to determine daily department inspection priorities.

Test operator vs parts inspector skills

Common test operator skills

Test Equipment, 9%
Hand Tools, 7%
Test Procedures, 6%
Test Results, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%
Circuit Boards, 4%

Common parts inspector skills

Assembly Line, 13%
Safety Regulations, 11%
Quality Standards, 10%
Inspection Results, 8%
Inspection Procedures, 8%
FAA, 6%