Tube pusher vs fabrication operator

The differences between tube pushers and fabrication operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tube pusher has an average salary of $32,542, which is higher than the $31,772 average annual salary of a fabrication operator.

The top three skills for a tube pusher include tape measure, and . The most important skills for a fabrication operator are tape measure, hand tools, and calipers.

Tube pusher vs fabrication operator overview

	Tube Pusher	Fabrication Operator
Yearly salary	$32,542	$31,772
Hourly rate	$15.65	$15.28
Growth rate	6%	-5%
Number of jobs	170	56,825
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 100%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Tube pusher vs fabrication operator salary

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

	Tube Pusher	Fabrication Operator
Average salary	$32,542	$31,772
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $48,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Mankato, MN
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Sanmina
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between tube pusher and fabrication operator education

There are a few differences between a tube pusher and a fabrication operator in terms of educational background:

	Tube Pusher	Fabrication Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 100%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tube pusher vs fabrication operator demographics

Here are the differences between tube pushers' and fabrication operators' demographics:

	Tube Pusher	Fabrication Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 90.9% Female, 9.1%	Male, 77.6% Female, 22.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 8.5% White, 56.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 12.5% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 9.4% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between tube pusher and fabrication operator duties and responsibilities

Tube pusher example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Set up, operate and maintain tube mills, annealers, TIG welders and laser welders.

Fabrication operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate with engineers and supervisor for setting up Amada press brake, forming sheet metal chassis and parts for productions.
Operate any coil fabrication machine producing aluminum coils.
Monitor, control and operate computerized wafer equipment for the inspection, etching or alignment of integrate circuits.
Perform duties in accordance with GMP principles.
Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools.

Tube pusher vs fabrication operator skills

Common tube pusher skills

Tape Measure, 100%

Common fabrication operator skills

Tape Measure, 12%
Hand Tools, 9%
Calipers, 7%
Grinders, 6%
MIG, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 4%