Wet end operator vs shop worker

The differences between wet end operators and shop workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a wet end operator has an average salary of $36,638, which is higher than the $31,850 average annual salary of a shop worker.

The top three skills for a wet end operator include safety procedures, wet end and RAN. The most important skills for a shop worker are tape measure, safety procedures, and in-shop.

Wet end operator vs shop worker overview

	Wet End Operator	Shop Worker
Yearly salary	$36,638	$31,850
Hourly rate	$17.61	$15.31
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	43,349	73,161
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Wet end operator vs shop worker salary

Wet end operators and shop workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wet End Operator	Shop Worker
Average salary	$36,638	$31,850
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $45,000	Between $24,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Everett, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Shipt
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between wet end operator and shop worker education

There are a few differences between a wet end operator and a shop worker in terms of educational background:

	Wet End Operator	Shop Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wet end operator vs shop worker demographics

Here are the differences between wet end operators' and shop workers' demographics:

	Wet End Operator	Shop Worker
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 87.4% Female, 12.6%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.9% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between wet end operator and shop worker duties and responsibilities

Wet end operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Solve math equations quickly and accurately without calculator.
Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.

Shop worker example responsibilities.

Used calipers and gauges to make sure parts are within specs.
Record transactions in POS system from both in shop and drive thru orders.
Used FeatureCAM to prepare parts modele by students to be CNC mill with greater precision than if machine manually.
Transform the blueprint or sketch from a design into a useable product by cutting, shaping and assembling steel.
Assist shop manager in making of jigs, cut lists, and machining plans to ensure productivity and quality control.
Operate various machines such as drill presses, table saws, CNC routers and forklifts, safely in a busy warehouse.

Wet end operator vs shop worker skills

Common wet end operator skills

Safety Procedures, 47%
Wet End, 19%
RAN, 17%
Chemical Ingredients, 11%
Quality Standards, 6%

Common shop worker skills

Tape Measure, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
In-Shop, 6%
Delivery Orders, 6%
Pro Shop, 5%
Food Preparation, 5%