Tube cleaning operator vs operator

The differences between tube cleaning operators and operators 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 $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a tube cleaning operator include PPE, bathroom fixtures and conference room tables. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Tube cleaning operator vs operator overview

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$52,864	$37,928
Hourly rate	$25.42	$18.23
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	35,148	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	45	43
Years of experience	-	4

Tube cleaning operator vs operator salary

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Operator
Average salary	$52,864	$37,928
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $120,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between tube cleaning operator and operator education

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs operator demographics

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Operator
Average age	45	43
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
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, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	4%

Differences between tube cleaning operator and operator 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.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Tube cleaning operator vs operator skills

Common tube cleaning operator skills

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

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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