Conveyor maintenance mechanic vs generator mechanic

The differences between conveyor maintenance mechanics and generator mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a conveyor maintenance mechanic and a generator mechanic. Additionally, a conveyor maintenance mechanic has an average salary of $57,995, which is higher than the $41,670 average annual salary of a generator mechanic.

The top three skills for a conveyor maintenance mechanic include gear boxes, mechanical equipment and plumbing. The most important skills for a generator mechanic are plumbing, ladders, and hand tools.

Conveyor maintenance mechanic vs generator mechanic overview

	Conveyor Maintenance Mechanic	Generator Mechanic
Yearly salary	$57,995	$41,670
Hourly rate	$27.88	$20.03
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	119,322	85,822
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 67%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	4	4

Conveyor maintenance mechanic vs generator mechanic salary

Conveyor maintenance mechanics and generator mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Conveyor Maintenance Mechanic	Generator Mechanic
Average salary	$57,995	$41,670
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $84,000	Between $29,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	Buffalo, NY
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Sandia National Labs
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between conveyor maintenance mechanic and generator mechanic education

There are a few differences between a conveyor maintenance mechanic and a generator mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Conveyor Maintenance Mechanic	Generator Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 67%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Conveyor maintenance mechanic vs generator mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between conveyor maintenance mechanics' and generator mechanics' demographics:

	Conveyor Maintenance Mechanic	Generator Mechanic
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 94.7% Female, 5.3%	Male, 92.9% Female, 7.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 3.9% White, 67.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 4.4% White, 59.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between conveyor maintenance mechanic and generator mechanic duties and responsibilities

Conveyor maintenance mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage custodial closet inventory and cleanliness.
Follow company safety rules and LOTO procedures, along with wearing all require PPE, also maintaining good housekeeping.
Used advance diagnostic procedures to troubleshoot and repair complicate vehicle system discrepancies.
Maintain equipment in production/manufacturing environment heavily regulate by FDA.

Generator mechanic example responsibilities.

Trouble-shoot electrical components to include, ignition points, alternators, regulators, and solenoids.
General mechanics shop consists of troubleshooting and repairs of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, paint and plastering.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns and repair malfunctioning HVAC systems and components; utilize measuring and testing instruments.
Involve in confine space entry with compliance to OSHA regulations and guidelines.
Follow all rules and safety guidelines according to union, plant, and OSHA regulations.
Request assistance from plumbers, painters, HVAC technicians, carpenters, and electricians when necessary.

Conveyor maintenance mechanic vs generator mechanic skills

Common conveyor maintenance mechanic skills

Gear Boxes, 24%
Mechanical Equipment, 23%
Plumbing, 20%
Mechanical Devices, 12%
Maintenance Certification, 6%
Hydraulic Systems, 5%

Common generator mechanic skills

Plumbing, 8%
Ladders, 6%
Hand Tools, 6%
General Maintenance, 6%
HVAC, 6%
Routine Maintenance, 5%

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