Transformer assembler vs solderer-assembler

The differences between transformer assemblers and solderer-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 $31,736 average annual salary of a solderer-assembler.

The top three skills for a transformer assembler include cranes, quality standards and hand tools. The most important skills for a solderer-assembler are dexterity, mechanical assembly, and PCB.

Transformer assembler vs solderer-assembler overview

	Transformer Assembler	Solderer-Assembler
Yearly salary	$33,017	$31,736
Hourly rate	$15.87	$15.26
Growth rate	-	2%
Number of jobs	17,552	17,631
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Transformer assembler vs solderer-assembler salary

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

	Transformer Assembler	Solderer-Assembler
Average salary	$33,017	$31,736
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $45,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Palo Alto, CA	Glendale, AZ
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	Arizona
Best paying company	Eaton	Continental Resources
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between transformer assembler and solderer-assembler education

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

	Transformer Assembler	Solderer-Assembler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Transformer assembler vs solderer-assembler demographics

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

	Transformer Assembler	Solderer-Assembler
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%	Male, 32.1% Female, 67.9%
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, 8.4% Unknown, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 11.4% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between transformer assembler and solderer-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

Solderer-assembler example responsibilities.

Insert and solder components, resistors, and capactors to circuit board per drawings .perform assembly under a magnifying device.
Certify on IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001.
Perform wiring and ECO's according to blue print and schematics.
Clean tip of soldering iron, using chemical solution or cleaning compound.
Administer hourly uses of 2dx x-ray to insure proper placement of BGA components.
Certify in soldering of fine pitch and BGA assemblies using pace and air vac.

Transformer assembler vs solderer-assembler skills

Common transformer assembler skills

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

Common solderer-assembler skills

Dexterity, 11%
Mechanical Assembly, 7%
PCB, 6%
Circuit Board Assembly, 6%
Hand Tools, 6%
Through-Hole, 5%

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