Wheelabrator operator vs furnace operator

The differences between wheelabrator operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a furnace operator has an average salary of $35,972, which is higher than the $27,869 average annual salary of a wheelabrator operator.

Wheelabrator operator vs furnace operator overview

	Wheelabrator Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$27,869	$35,972
Hourly rate	$13.40	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,178	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	-	-

Wheelabrator operator vs furnace operator salary

Wheelabrator operators and furnace operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wheelabrator Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$27,869	$35,972
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $34,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between wheelabrator operator and furnace operator education

There are a few differences between a wheelabrator operator and a furnace operator in terms of educational background:

	Wheelabrator Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wheelabrator operator vs furnace operator demographics

Here are the differences between wheelabrator operators' and furnace operators' demographics:

	Wheelabrator Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 98.3% Female, 1.7%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 5.3% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	7%

Differences between wheelabrator operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Wheelabrator operator example responsibilities.

Manage aluminum structural/pipe fabrication turnaround: cross-country CGIT/IPB megawatt electrical power conductors.
Perform preventive maintenance, electronic robotic operation, pneumatic system operation, and initial quality control.
Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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