Test rack operator vs assistant operator

The differences between test rack operators and assistant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an assistant operator has an average salary of $37,607, which is higher than the $36,458 average annual salary of a test rack operator.

The top three skills for a test rack operator include customer specifications, computer system and . The most important skills for an assistant operator are customer service, ladders, and safety procedures.

Test rack operator vs assistant operator overview

	Test Rack Operator	Assistant Operator
Yearly salary	$36,458	$37,607
Hourly rate	$17.53	$18.08
Growth rate	8%	-8%
Number of jobs	47,915	88,093
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	44	50
Years of experience	-	2

Test rack operator vs assistant operator salary

Test rack operators and assistant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Test Rack Operator	Assistant Operator
Average salary	$36,458	$37,607
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $51,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Massachusetts General Hospital
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between test rack operator and assistant operator education

There are a few differences between a test rack operator and an assistant operator in terms of educational background:

	Test Rack Operator	Assistant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Computer Science	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Test rack operator vs assistant operator demographics

Here are the differences between test rack operators' and assistant operators' demographics:

	Test Rack Operator	Assistant Operator
Average age	44	50
Gender ratio	Male, 82.4% Female, 17.6%	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.9% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Asian, 1.8% White, 76.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	1%	6%

Differences between test rack operator and assistant operator duties and responsibilities

Test rack operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Perform asset tag/SN barcode scanning in accordance to rack template define in network database (PHP).
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Identify business through analyzing results, sales plan and effectively utilize payroll hours

Assistant operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Maintain current MSHA training requirements.
Coordinate special movement of ISO tanks.
Certify in MSHA hard-rock mine safety.
Maintain spinning/winding machines by putting idle spindles and cones back into production.

Test rack operator vs assistant operator skills

Common test rack operator skills

Customer Specifications, 65%
Computer System, 35%

Common assistant operator skills

Customer Service, 28%
Ladders, 11%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Safety Committee, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
PPE, 5%

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