Tube cleaning operator vs tool dresser

The differences between tube cleaning operators and tool dressers 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 $52,551 average annual salary of a tool dresser.

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

Tube cleaning operator vs tool dresser overview

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Tool Dresser
Yearly salary	$52,864	$52,551
Hourly rate	$25.42	$25.26
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	35,148	41,725
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs tool dresser salary

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Tool Dresser
Average salary	$52,864	$52,551
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $120,000	Between $24,000 And $111,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tube cleaning operator and tool dresser education

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Tool Dresser
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs tool dresser demographics

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

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Tool Dresser
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%
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 tool dresser 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.

Tool dresser example responsibilities.

Perform various customer service duties under strict deadlines, including assisting performers with costumes, quick changes, and backstage ;.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.

Tube cleaning operator vs tool dresser skills

Common tube cleaning operator skills

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

Common tool dresser skills

Rig, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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