Electronic production line maintenance mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between electronic production line 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 an electronic production line maintenance mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, a mechanic has an average salary of $47,149, which is higher than the $47,106 average annual salary of an electronic production line maintenance mechanic.

The top three skills for an electronic production line maintenance mechanic include FAA, aircraft systems and A320. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Electronic production line maintenance mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Electronic Production Line Maintenance Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$47,106	$47,149
Hourly rate	$22.65	$22.67
Growth rate	14%	4%
Number of jobs	183,325	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	48	42
Years of experience	2	2

Electronic production line maintenance mechanic vs mechanic salary

Electronic production line maintenance mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electronic Production Line Maintenance Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$47,106	$47,149
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $62,000	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 electronic production line maintenance mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between an electronic production line maintenance mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Electronic Production Line Maintenance Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Aviation	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Electronic production line maintenance mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between electronic production line maintenance mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Electronic Production Line 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 electronic production line maintenance mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Electronic production line maintenance mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
Maintain and repair both isotropic & anisotropic plasma etch equipment including hi power RF amplifiers.
Rig flight controls, engine and retractable gear systems.

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.

Electronic production line maintenance mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common electronic production line maintenance mechanic skills

FAA, 45%
Aircraft Systems, 31%
A320, 17%
R, 7%

Common mechanic skills

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

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