Tube cleaning operator vs steel checker

The differences between tube cleaning operators and steel checkers 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 $34,818 average annual salary of a steel checker.

The top three skills for a tube cleaning operator include PPE, bathroom fixtures and conference room tables. The most important skills for a steel checker are shop drawings, , and .

Tube cleaning operator vs steel checker overview

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Steel Checker
Yearly salary	$52,864	$34,818
Hourly rate	$25.42	$16.74
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	35,148	7,066
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs steel checker salary

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Steel Checker
Average salary	$52,864	$34,818
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $120,000	Between $22,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tube cleaning operator and steel checker education

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Steel Checker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Most common major	Business	Civil Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs steel checker demographics

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Steel Checker
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	Male, 84.6% Female, 15.4%
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 steel checker 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.

Steel checker example responsibilities.

Create programs for cutting irregularly shape plates with a CNC plasma torch.
Create structural plans, elevations and sections require for detailing and erection.
Use AutoCAD software to design miscellaneous items such as ladders, railings, and stairs for inclusion in steel structures.
harness card, aci cert.

Tube cleaning operator vs steel checker skills

Common tube cleaning operator skills

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

Common steel checker skills

Shop Drawings, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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