Turret lathe operator vs metalizer operator

The differences between turret lathe operators and metalizer operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a turret lathe operator and a metalizer operator. Additionally, a turret lathe operator has an average salary of $38,904, which is higher than the $34,708 average annual salary of a metalizer operator.

The top three skills for a turret lathe operator include pallets, hand tools and calipers. The most important skills for a metalizer operator are hand tools, calipers, and PPE.

Turret lathe operator vs metalizer operator overview

	Turret Lathe Operator	Metalizer Operator
Yearly salary	$38,904	$34,708
Hourly rate	$18.70	$16.69
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	44,277	49,799
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Turret lathe operator vs metalizer operator salary

Turret lathe operators and metalizer operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Turret Lathe Operator	Metalizer Operator
Average salary	$38,904	$34,708
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $47,000	Between $28,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between turret lathe operator and metalizer operator education

There are a few differences between a turret lathe operator and a metalizer operator in terms of educational background:

	Turret Lathe Operator	Metalizer Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Turret lathe operator vs metalizer operator demographics

Here are the differences between turret lathe operators' and metalizer operators' demographics:

	Turret Lathe Operator	Metalizer Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 5.4% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.0% Asian, 6.1% White, 68.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between turret lathe operator and metalizer operator duties and responsibilities

Turret lathe operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Maintain SPC and record data to assure the part is within control limits; maintain accurate downtime and production records.
Use of CMM equipment to measure parts with a high degree of accuracy and make offsets to cutting machinery if necessary.
Involve in maintaining continuous improvement in documentation and procedures for ISO certification.
Fulfill production responsibilities to customer while maintaining superior quality using physical gauges and CMM machines.
Create procedures for inspection and documentation of ISO compliant, manufacture components for a laser surgery workstation.

Metalizer operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Perform quality control inspection using calipers/gauges/micrometers and digital comparators.
Assist in performing annual inventory of all scrap and finish alloy materials.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Turret lathe operator vs metalizer operator skills

Common turret lathe operator skills

Pallets, 38%
Hand Tools, 15%
Calipers, 15%
Inventory Control, 7%
Load Trucks, 5%
Punch Press, 4%

Common metalizer operator skills

Hand Tools, 41%
Calipers, 24%
PPE, 14%
Quality Checks, 4%
Customer Specifications, 4%
Press Brake, 4%

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