Truss assembler vs fabrication operator

The differences between truss assemblers and fabrication operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a fabrication operator has an average salary of $31,772, which is higher than the $30,880 average annual salary of a truss assembler.

The top three skills for a truss assembler include assembly line, tape measure and hand tools. The most important skills for a fabrication operator are tape measure, hand tools, and calipers.

Truss assembler vs fabrication operator overview

	Truss Assembler	Fabrication Operator
Yearly salary	$30,880	$31,772
Hourly rate	$14.85	$15.28
Growth rate	2%	-5%
Number of jobs	22,013	56,825
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Truss assembler vs fabrication operator salary

Truss assemblers and fabrication operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Truss Assembler	Fabrication Operator
Average salary	$30,880	$31,772
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $37,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	West Fargo, ND	Mankato, MN
Highest paying state	North Dakota	North Dakota
Best paying company	UFP Industries	Sanmina
Best paying industry	Technology	Technology

Differences between truss assembler and fabrication operator education

There are a few differences between a truss assembler and a fabrication operator in terms of educational background:

	Truss Assembler	Fabrication Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Truss assembler vs fabrication operator demographics

Here are the differences between truss assemblers' and fabrication operators' demographics:

	Truss Assembler	Fabrication Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 96.1% Female, 3.9%	Male, 77.6% Female, 22.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 8.2% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 12.5% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 9.4% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between truss assembler and fabrication operator duties and responsibilities

Truss assembler example responsibilities.

Load sheet goods to CNC machine.
Read detailed blueprints, set up jigs and produce trusses.
Lead truss builder, run cutting see, inventory of wood stick, maintenance around the shop
Work with, computer panel see, cnc router, boring machines and drill driver sets.
Work in a fast pace environment assembling pallets and cleaning of pallets also making there are no damage.
Assemble and weld medical gas cabinets, gun safes, drive forklift, setup and run brake pressesand metalshears

Fabrication operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate with engineers and supervisor for setting up Amada press brake, forming sheet metal chassis and parts for productions.
Operate any coil fabrication machine producing aluminum coils.
Monitor, control and operate computerized wafer equipment for the inspection, etching or alignment of integrate circuits.
Perform duties in accordance with GMP principles.
Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools.

Truss assembler vs fabrication operator skills

Common truss assembler skills

Assembly Line, 42%
Tape Measure, 17%
Hand Tools, 10%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Nail Guns, 5%
Jigs, 4%

Common fabrication operator skills

Tape Measure, 12%
Hand Tools, 9%
Calipers, 7%
Grinders, 6%
MIG, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 4%