Weigher operator vs receiving inspector

The differences between weigher operators and receiving inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a receiving inspector has an average salary of $39,175, which is higher than the $38,616 average annual salary of a weigher operator.

The top three skills for a weigher operator include data entry, FDA and GMP. The most important skills for a receiving inspector are calipers, micrometers, and engineering drawings.

Weigher operator vs receiving inspector overview

	Weigher Operator	Receiving Inspector
Yearly salary	$38,616	$39,175
Hourly rate	$18.57	$18.83
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	32,998	24,791
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Weigher operator vs receiving inspector salary

Weigher operators and receiving inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Weigher Operator	Receiving Inspector
Average salary	$38,616	$39,175
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $51,000	Between $30,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Wallingford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Alere
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between weigher operator and receiving inspector education

There are a few differences between a weigher operator and a receiving inspector in terms of educational background:

	Weigher Operator	Receiving Inspector
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Weigher operator vs receiving inspector demographics

Here are the differences between weigher operators' and receiving inspectors' demographics:

	Weigher Operator	Receiving Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 74.0% Female, 26.0%	Male, 63.2% Female, 36.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 7.8% White, 56.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 7.6% White, 55.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between weigher operator and receiving inspector duties and responsibilities

Weigher operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Ensure compliance with company policies and schedules as well as FDA and OSHA mandates.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

Receiving inspector example responsibilities.

Review, and accept, or reject AS9102 forms, and certifications.
Maintain ISO standards of the products and ensure that there is proper handling of inspection tools.
Maintain the QA incoming and first article database.
Used gauges and SPC charts to measure the conformance of the product.
Inspect incoming rolls including roll face and journals with micrometers for size and defects.
Experience with and ability to operate/use measuring instruments, hand gauges, microscopes, comparators.

Weigher operator vs receiving inspector skills

Common weigher operator skills

Data Entry, 55%
FDA, 25%
GMP, 16%
Computer Usage, 3%

Common receiving inspector skills

Calipers, 10%
Micrometers, 9%
Engineering Drawings, 5%
Aerospace, 4%
GD, 4%
CMM, 4%