Electro mechanic vs machine operator mechanic

The differences between electro mechanics and machine operators mechanic can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an electro mechanic and a machine operator mechanic. Additionally, an electro mechanic has an average salary of $59,526, which is higher than the $39,272 average annual salary of a machine operator mechanic.

The top three skills for an electro mechanic include electro-mechanical, hand tools and PLC. The most important skills for a machine operator mechanic are safety procedures, hand tools, and mechanical repairs.

Electro mechanic vs machine operator mechanic overview

	Electro Mechanic	Machine Operator Mechanic
Yearly salary	$59,526	$39,272
Hourly rate	$28.62	$18.88
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	89,731	91,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Electro mechanic vs machine operator mechanic salary

Electro mechanics and machine operators mechanic have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electro Mechanic	Machine Operator Mechanic
Average salary	$59,526	$39,272
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $79,000	Between $30,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	Salt Lake City, UT	-
Highest paying state	Idaho	-
Best paying company	Kohler Co.	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between electro mechanic and machine operator mechanic education

There are a few differences between an electro mechanic and a machine operator mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Electro Mechanic	Machine Operator Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Electro mechanic vs machine operator mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between electro mechanics' and machine operators mechanic' demographics:

	Electro Mechanic	Machine Operator Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between electro mechanic and machine operator mechanic duties and responsibilities

Electro mechanic example responsibilities.

Sustain compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements by working closely with team leads, managers and inspectors.
Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Read plans, diagrams and schematics for parts and electrical circuits, switches, panels and transformers.
Assemble a full range of DC motors for automate window coverings.
Use of machining parts using lathes, planers, and grinders.

Machine operator mechanic example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Operate CNC grinders, disco dicing, and arbor truing machines.
Machine operator- run and maintain CNC router machine and door sizer see machine.
Comply with mechanics during machine servicing to establish safe machinery using PPE and DMM devices.
Leverage experience in select electrical and electronics, as well as PLC troubleshooting and programming.
Maintain technical data/records for mechanical/electrical repair and adjustments to assure product conformance with SPC specifications.

Electro mechanic vs machine operator mechanic skills

Common electro mechanic skills

Electro-mechanical, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PLC, 6%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Preventive Maintenance, 4%
Electrical Equipment, 4%

Common machine operator mechanic skills

Safety Procedures, 17%
Hand Tools, 12%
Mechanical Repairs, 8%
Production Machines, 7%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%
PPE, 5%

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