Transformer assembler vs assembler

The differences between transformer assemblers and assemblers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a transformer assembler has an average salary of $33,017, which is higher than the $30,849 average annual salary of an assembler.

The top three skills for a transformer assembler include cranes, quality standards and hand tools. The most important skills for an assembler are assembly line, part numbers, and dexterity.

Transformer assembler vs assembler overview

	Transformer Assembler	Assembler
Yearly salary	$33,017	$30,849
Hourly rate	$15.87	$14.83
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	17,552	22,566
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	49	44
Years of experience	-	-

Transformer assembler vs assembler salary

Transformer assemblers and assemblers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Transformer Assembler	Assembler
Average salary	$33,017	$30,849
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $45,000	Between $24,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Palo Alto, CA	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	Alaska
Best paying company	Eaton	Jefferson Lab
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between transformer assembler and assembler education

There are a few differences between a transformer assembler and an assembler in terms of educational background:

	Transformer Assembler	Assembler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Transformer assembler vs assembler demographics

Here are the differences between transformer assemblers' and assemblers' demographics:

	Transformer Assembler	Assembler
Average age	49	44
Gender ratio	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%	Male, 59.1% Female, 40.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 10.1% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 9.1% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	6%	5%

Differences between transformer assembler and assembler duties and responsibilities

Transformer assembler example responsibilities.

Operate steel cutting equipment as well as overhead cranes to provide steel sheets of varying length for the transformer core assemblies.
Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.
Perform testing and QA checks, prepare and package components for shipping department.
Perform QA checks on cable/harness assemblies like continuity tests, dimensions, labels.
Decipher blueprints and schematic diagrams, install mechanical & electrical parts, brazing and soldering, and fabricate environmental chambers

Assembler example responsibilities.

Utilize various hand tools, electronic measuring calipers, electrical meter gauges, and power tools.
Used math and reading skills to assemble speakers on assembly line while using various machines to create a finish product.
Attach slings, ropes, and cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, and bundles.
Assemble interior parts for Toyota automobiles.
Use of PLC software to program and de-bug small automate work cells.
Perform leak checks on HVAC, hydraulic systems, coolant system and fuel system.

Transformer assembler vs assembler skills

Common transformer assembler skills

Cranes, 29%
Quality Standards, 28%
Hand Tools, 13%
Brazing, 11%
Power Transformers, 5%
Drill Press, 5%

Common assembler skills

Assembly Line, 9%
Part Numbers, 7%
Dexterity, 7%
Basic Math, 7%
Math, 6%
Sub Assemblies, 5%