Electric motor mechanic vs lead mechanic

The differences between electric motor mechanics and lead mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an electric motor mechanic and a lead mechanic. Additionally, a lead mechanic has an average salary of $54,471, which is higher than the $41,185 average annual salary of an electric motor mechanic.

The top three skills for an electric motor mechanic include blowers, troubleshoot and hand tools. The most important skills for a lead mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and HVAC.

Electric motor mechanic vs lead mechanic overview

	Electric Motor Mechanic	Lead Mechanic
Yearly salary	$41,185	$54,471
Hourly rate	$19.80	$26.19
Growth rate	-1%	4%
Number of jobs	34,769	86,668
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 33%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	46	49
Years of experience	4	4

Electric motor mechanic vs lead mechanic salary

Electric motor mechanics and lead mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electric Motor Mechanic	Lead Mechanic
Average salary	$41,185	$54,471
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $65,000	Between $40,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	Anchorage, AK
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	California Resources
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between electric motor mechanic and lead mechanic education

There are a few differences between an electric motor mechanic and a lead mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Electric Motor Mechanic	Lead Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 33%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Electric motor mechanic vs lead mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between electric motor mechanics' and lead mechanics' demographics:

	Electric Motor Mechanic	Lead Mechanic
Average age	46	49
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 4.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 2.1% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	8%	4%

Differences between electric motor mechanic and lead mechanic duties and responsibilities

Electric motor mechanic example responsibilities.

Replace defective coil leads and perform with oxy/acetylene brazing of connections of coils in specify sequence.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Lead mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage the repairs of electrical and mechanical components, such as power assemblies and traction motors.
Manage routine maintenance and modifications for locomotives as well as preventative maintenance for freight cars.
Complete restoration of antique motorcycles, extensive engine repair, payroll, quarterly reports, parts sales and database inventory.
Assemble and repair motor scooters.
Perform conventional welding, MIG, TIG, OxyAcet.
Ensure quality repairs are made while meeting stringent FRA guidelines.

Electric motor mechanic vs lead mechanic skills

Common electric motor mechanic skills

Blowers, 33%
Troubleshoot, 30%
Hand Tools, 6%
Cranes, 5%
Electric Motor Repair, 4%
Electrical Equipment, 3%

Common lead mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
HVAC, 6%
Electrical Systems, 4%
Mechanical Equipment, 4%
Hydraulic Systems, 4%

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