Tire builder vs buffer operator

The differences between tire builders and buffer operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tire builder has an average salary of $34,151, which is higher than the $32,524 average annual salary of a buffer operator.

Tire builder vs buffer operator overview

	Tire Builder	Buffer Operator
Yearly salary	$34,151	$32,524
Hourly rate	$16.42	$15.64
Growth rate	2%	-8%
Number of jobs	6,751	26,536
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 30%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Tire builder vs buffer operator salary

Tire builders and buffer operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tire Builder	Buffer Operator
Average salary	$34,151	$32,524
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $48,000	Between $25,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tire builder and buffer operator education

There are a few differences between a tire builder and a buffer operator in terms of educational background:

	Tire Builder	Buffer Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 30%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Tire builder vs buffer operator demographics

Here are the differences between tire builders' and buffer operators' demographics:

	Tire Builder	Buffer Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 86.7% Female, 13.3%	Male, 78.0% Female, 22.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 24.1% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Asian, 2.2% White, 56.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 26.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 2.2% White, 54.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between tire builder and buffer operator duties and responsibilities

Tire builder example responsibilities.

Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
Fed, load and remove parts per ISO standards.
Conduct routine and schedule maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
Deliver tires to various work stations in a safe and timely manner and maintain required maintenance on machine and forklift.
Inspect and repair cured final products for abnormalities and repair for finish quality tires per customer satisfaction and ISO company standards.
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.

Buffer operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
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

Tire builder vs buffer operator skills

Common tire builder skills

Safety Guidelines, 28%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Assembly Line, 7%
Steel Rods, 5%
Nail Holes, 5%
Troubleshoot, 5%

Common buffer operator skills

Updated January 8, 2025

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