Watch train assembler vs final assembler

The differences between watch train assemblers and final assemblers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a final assembler has an average salary of $33,796, which is higher than the $32,421 average annual salary of a watch train assembler.

The top three skills for a watch train assembler include safety procedures, production floor and assembly procedures. The most important skills for a final assembler are quality standards, basic math, and tape measure.

Watch train assembler vs final assembler overview

	Watch Train Assembler	Final Assembler
Yearly salary	$32,421	$33,796
Hourly rate	$15.59	$16.25
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	19,123	18,737
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Watch train assembler vs final assembler salary

Watch train assemblers and final assemblers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Watch Train Assembler	Final Assembler
Average salary	$32,421	$33,796
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Tualatin, OR
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Eaton
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between watch train assembler and final assembler education

There are a few differences between a watch train assembler and a final assembler in terms of educational background:

	Watch Train Assembler	Final Assembler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Watch train assembler vs final assembler demographics

Here are the differences between watch train assemblers' and final assemblers' demographics:

	Watch Train Assembler	Final Assembler
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 56.5% Female, 43.5%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 9.1% White, 57.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Asian, 9.7% White, 59.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between watch train assembler and final assembler duties and responsibilities

Watch train assembler example responsibilities.

Experience in the production of sleep therapy apparatuses in a FDA control environment.
Manufacture and assemble various types of ATV products and accessories, contributing to an increase of outflow activity.
Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.
Assemble catheters, heart monitors, and pacemakers.

Final assembler example responsibilities.

Participate and complete ISO 9000 QC training.
Document all procedures per ISO and FDA requirements.
Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.
table see, radial, band, jig, reciprocating etc.
Perform ESD testing and grind test, check the control panel for and color and clarity.
Use of ISO9000 requirements including ESD, work area cleanliness, maintenance equipment and work instruction adherence.

Watch train assembler vs final assembler skills

Common watch train assembler skills

Safety Procedures, 24%
Production Floor, 24%
Assembly Procedures, 19%
ISO, 12%
Quality Checks, 4%
Catheter, 4%

Common final assembler skills

Quality Standards, 10%
Basic Math, 10%
Tape Measure, 8%
Blueprint Specifications, 8%
Dexterity, 8%
Calipers, 7%

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