Washer operator vs acid plant operator

The differences between washer operators and acid plant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a washer operator and an acid plant operator. Additionally, an acid plant operator has an average salary of $46,390, which is higher than the $31,789 average annual salary of a washer operator.

Washer operator vs acid plant operator overview

	Washer Operator	Acid Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$31,789	$46,390
Hourly rate	$15.28	$22.30
Growth rate	6%	-7%
Number of jobs	75,715	34,955
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

Washer operator vs acid plant operator salary

Washer operators and acid plant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Washer Operator	Acid Plant Operator
Average salary	$31,789	$46,390
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $40,000	Between $33,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	Belvidere, IL	-
Highest paying state	Illinois	-
Best paying company	Siemens	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between washer operator and acid plant operator education

There are a few differences between a washer operator and an acid plant operator in terms of educational background:

	Washer Operator	Acid Plant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	University of Pennsylvania

Washer operator vs acid plant operator demographics

Here are the differences between washer operators' and acid plant operators' demographics:

	Washer Operator	Acid Plant Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 85.6% Female, 14.4%	Male, 96.7% Female, 3.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 4.4% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 4.1% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between washer operator and acid plant operator duties and responsibilities

Washer operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Stock PPE cabinets throughout the day.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Operate an industrial scale to make sure load weights do not exceed washer and dryer capacities.
Dry finish product using industrialize dryer.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Acid plant operator example responsibilities.

Develop and manage a comprehensive vendor qualification program to support the GMP manufacture of vaccine products.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Operate tools, including hoists, saws and drills.

Washer operator vs acid plant operator skills

Common washer operator skills

Safety Standards, 34%
Dryers, 31%
Car Wash, 9%
Washing Machines, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%
PPE, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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