Tube cleaning operator vs metal spinner

The differences between tube cleaning operators and metal spinners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tube cleaning operator has an average salary of $52,864, which is higher than the $37,775 average annual salary of a metal spinner.

The top three skills for a tube cleaning operator include PPE, bathroom fixtures and conference room tables. The most important skills for a metal spinner are stainless steel, cnc machines, and MIG.

Tube cleaning operator vs metal spinner overview

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Metal Spinner
Yearly salary	$52,864	$37,775
Hourly rate	$25.42	$18.16
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	35,148	2,564
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs metal spinner salary

Tube cleaning operators and metal spinners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Metal Spinner
Average salary	$52,864	$37,775
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $120,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tube cleaning operator and metal spinner education

There are a few differences between a tube cleaning operator and a metal spinner in terms of educational background:

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Metal Spinner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Industrial Technology
Most common college	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs metal spinner demographics

Here are the differences between tube cleaning operators' and metal spinners' demographics:

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Metal Spinner
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 6.3% White, 55.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between tube cleaning operator and metal spinner duties and responsibilities

Tube cleaning operator example responsibilities.

Clean and sanitize RFS systems and CIP systems.
Operate the pre-cleaner equipment and make sure augers continue to be operational.
Measure parts with micrometers, calipers and snap gauges, digital computer gauges.
Empty almond trailers, drive forklift, drive a front loader, run the precleaning part of the plant.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Measure and mark reference points and cutting lines on work pieces, using trace templates, compasses, and rules.

Metal spinner example responsibilities.

Select to train future metal spinners.
Manufacture extruded aluminum evaporator coils, condenser coils, and other products for heat transfer applications.
Operate forklift, cut metal according to measurement specifications.

Tube cleaning operator vs metal spinner skills

Common tube cleaning operator skills

PPE, 44%
Bathroom Fixtures, 30%
Conference Room Tables, 14%
RAN, 12%

Common metal spinner skills

Stainless Steel, 46%
CNC Machines, 23%
MIG, 17%
Tig Welding, 14%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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