Tube cleaning operator vs spring maker

The differences between tube cleaning operators and spring makers 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 $43,051 average annual salary of a spring maker.

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

Tube cleaning operator vs spring maker overview

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Spring Maker
Yearly salary	$52,864	$43,051
Hourly rate	$25.42	$20.70
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	35,148	7,054
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs spring maker salary

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Spring Maker
Average salary	$52,864	$43,051
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $120,000	Between $30,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tube cleaning operator and spring maker education

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Spring Maker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Computer Science
Most common college	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs spring maker demographics

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Spring Maker
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	Male, 90.9% Female, 9.1%
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 spring maker 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.

Spring maker example responsibilities.

Coordinate international sample/model making for costume jewelry
Service dies in press using tig welding and grinding detail back to customer specifications.
Utilize Prototrak mills with necessary software to accurately engrave product and customer information.

Tube cleaning operator vs spring maker skills

Common tube cleaning operator skills

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

Common spring maker skills

Calipers, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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