Truss assembler vs steel fabricator

The differences between truss assemblers and steel fabricators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a steel fabricator has an average salary of $32,654, 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 steel fabricator are MIG, tape measure, and hand tools.

Truss assembler vs steel fabricator overview

	Truss Assembler	Steel Fabricator
Yearly salary	$30,880	$32,654
Hourly rate	$14.85	$15.70
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	22,013	3,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Truss assembler vs steel fabricator salary

Truss assemblers and steel fabricators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Truss Assembler	Steel Fabricator
Average salary	$30,880	$32,654
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $37,000	Between $24,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	West Fargo, ND	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	UFP Industries	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between truss assembler and steel fabricator education

There are a few differences between a truss assembler and a steel fabricator in terms of educational background:

	Truss Assembler	Steel Fabricator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Truss assembler vs steel fabricator demographics

Here are the differences between truss assemblers' and steel fabricators' demographics:

	Truss Assembler	Steel Fabricator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 96.1% Female, 3.9%	Male, 94.2% Female, 5.8%
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, 12.1% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian, 8.1% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between truss assembler and steel fabricator 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

Steel fabricator example responsibilities.

Achieve welding certifications in pipe, structural steel, MIG, TIG and by the state of Maryland.
Programme and operate CNC press brake as necessary.
Weld and cut steel using MIG/ARC welders and cutting torches.
Work with various CNC machines, metal saws, drill presses and punches, press break, and forklift certify.
Weld, tack, and fit uprights that go on mods, fab and repair any projects using FCAW welding techniques.
Assemble fiberglass aircraft louvers in accordance with standard operating procedures while adhering to applicable safety regulations.

Truss assembler vs steel fabricator skills

Common truss assembler skills

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

Common steel fabricator skills

MIG, 11%
Tape Measure, 10%
Hand Tools, 10%
Stainless Steel, 7%
Steel Fabrication, 6%
Aluminum, 5%