Tube cleaning operator vs riveter

The differences between tube cleaning operators and riveters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a riveter has an average salary of $54,052, which is higher than the $52,864 average annual salary of a tube cleaning operator.

The top three skills for a tube cleaning operator include PPE, bathroom fixtures and conference room tables. The most important skills for a riveter are RAN, , and .

Tube cleaning operator vs riveter overview

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Riveter
Yearly salary	$52,864	$54,052
Hourly rate	$25.42	$25.99
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	35,148	58
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs riveter salary

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Riveter
Average salary	$52,864	$54,052
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $120,000	Between $25,000 And $113,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tube cleaning operator and riveter education

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Riveter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs riveter demographics

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Riveter
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	Male, 81.2% Female, 18.8%
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, 9.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 5.6% White, 66.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between tube cleaning operator and riveter 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.

Riveter example responsibilities.

Drill fastener holes in aluminum and titanium parts using an automatic, freon cool drill.
General assembly of parts, paint line, build registers using riveters and hand tools and running presses
Experience with powders in a GMP regulate environment and tablet coating.

Tube cleaning operator vs riveter skills

Common tube cleaning operator skills

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

Common riveter skills

RAN, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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