Tool crib manager vs process operator

The differences between tool crib managers and process operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a tool crib manager and a process operator. Additionally, a tool crib manager has an average salary of $46,859, which is higher than the $37,996 average annual salary of a process operator.

The top three skills for a tool crib manager include cycle counts, min and max. The most important skills for a process operator are safety procedures, preventative maintenance, and team-oriented environment.

Tool crib manager vs process operator overview

	Tool Crib Manager	Process Operator
Yearly salary	$46,859	$37,996
Hourly rate	$22.53	$18.27
Growth rate	6%	3%
Number of jobs	11,867	83,478
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Tool crib manager vs process operator salary

Tool crib managers and process operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tool Crib Manager	Process Operator
Average salary	$46,859	$37,996
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $84,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between tool crib manager and process operator education

There are a few differences between a tool crib manager and a process operator in terms of educational background:

	Tool Crib Manager	Process Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Tool crib manager vs process operator demographics

Here are the differences between tool crib managers' and process operators' demographics:

	Tool Crib Manager	Process Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 81.9% Female, 18.1%	Male, 70.1% Female, 29.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Asian, 5.9% White, 64.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 4.5% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between tool crib manager and process operator duties and responsibilities

Tool crib manager example responsibilities.

Establish procedures that manage critical factors such as moisture sensitivity, electrostatic discharge, storeroom temperature and FIFO inventory staging system.
Aid MRO buyers in the compilation and review of obsolescent materials and equipment.
Grind and repair various types of cutting tools, reamers, drills etc.
Seek outside sources to procure material and parts when not available from OEM supplier.
Supervise all functions of the spare parts and tools, MRO purchasing and supply department.
Perform NC programming and shop book planning of aerospace structure parts including new projects and process improvements.

Process operator example responsibilities.

Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Climb ladders to inspect manholes, check temps, sometimes gather samples for lab analysis.
Demonstrate ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, ratios, weights & measures).
Control product temperatures and monitor gauges.
Review FHA files for completeness and compliance.
Use of ladders, stairs, heavy lifting and temperature extremes.

Tool crib manager vs process operator skills

Common tool crib manager skills

Cycle Counts, 19%
Min, 18%
Max, 18%
MRO, 14%
Purchase Orders, 11%
Safety Equipment, 6%

Common process operator skills

Safety Procedures, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 7%
Team-Oriented Environment, 7%
Ladders, 5%
Customer Service, 4%
Data Entry, 4%