Compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between compressed gas plant maintenance mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, a compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic has an average salary of $51,937, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for a compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic include mechanical equipment, and . The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Compressed Gas Plant Maintenance Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$51,937	$47,149
Hourly rate	$24.97	$22.67
Growth rate	14%	4%
Number of jobs	93,719	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 22%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	48	42
Years of experience	2	2

Compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic vs mechanic salary

Compressed gas plant maintenance mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Compressed Gas Plant Maintenance Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$51,937	$47,149
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $71,000	Between $35,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Anheuser-Busch
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between a compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Compressed Gas Plant Maintenance Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 22%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Plant Sciences	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between compressed gas plant maintenance mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Compressed Gas Plant Maintenance Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	48	42
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 2.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic example responsibilities.

Perform multiple assignments relate to maintenance, cleanliness and operation across multiple hydroelectric power stations.
Maintain and repair industrial air compressors including air dryers and separators.

Mechanic example responsibilities.

Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools, such as transfer cases, hydraulic cylinders, bell housings.
Identify issues with wire feeder and power source, break press, overhead cranes , 2 ton to 25 ton hoists.
chain saws, trimmers, tractors, push mowers, blowers, generators, cut saws, power washers, etc.
Work with networking, plumbing, troubleshooting electrical and performing mechanical repairs.
Monitor HVAC systems and operations, and ensure that routine preventive maintenance are performed according to establish schedules.
Complete repair of low-boy style trailers, and tractors with wet line PTO systems.

Compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common compressed gas plant maintenance mechanic skills

Mechanical Equipment, 100%

Common mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Customer Vehicles, 7%
Diagnosis, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%

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