Experimental machinist vs grinder

The differences between experimental machinists and grinders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an experimental machinist and a grinder. Additionally, an experimental machinist has an average salary of $44,108, which is higher than the $33,001 average annual salary of a grinder.

The top three skills for an experimental machinist include CNC, haas and machine shop. The most important skills for a grinder are grinders, hand tools, and calipers.

Experimental machinist vs grinder overview

	Experimental Machinist	Grinder
Yearly salary	$44,108	$33,001
Hourly rate	$21.21	$15.87
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	9,128	3,409
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 58%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Experimental machinist vs grinder salary

Experimental machinists and grinders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Experimental Machinist	Grinder
Average salary	$44,108	$33,001
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $58,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Tualatin, OR
Highest paying state	-	New Mexico
Best paying company	-	Kennametal
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between experimental machinist and grinder education

There are a few differences between an experimental machinist and a grinder in terms of educational background:

	Experimental Machinist	Grinder
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 58%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Experimental machinist vs grinder demographics

Here are the differences between experimental machinists' and grinders' demographics:

	Experimental Machinist	Grinder
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 91.3% Female, 8.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.4% White, 70.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 6.3% White, 70.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between experimental machinist and grinder duties and responsibilities

Experimental machinist example responsibilities.

Design and build tooling, jig and fixtures to accomplish particular jobs.
Manage tooling responsibilies, provide tool/fixture design and fabrication which improve productivity and consistent quality.
Programme and operate a CNC lathe to produce engine parts.
Set and run Prototrack milling machines, Prototrack lathes, surface grinders.
Involve in the setup and operation of manual and CNC machines fabricating parts for the space station and space shuttle.
Work directly with engineering students and professors in designing and producing prototype components.

Grinder example responsibilities.

Machine carbide, harden tool steel, harden stainless steel, and ceramic.
Verify dimensional compliance using micrometers, calipers, ultrasonic testing and similar types of dimensional inspection devices.
Set up and run O.D.
Support for lathes and EDM (i.e.
Grind drills, end mills, taps etc.
Set up and run surface grinder at 200 to 300/ hour.

Experimental machinist vs grinder skills

Common experimental machinist skills

CNC, 30%
Haas, 11%
Machine Shop, 10%
Jigs, 8%
Mastercam, 8%
Grinders, 6%

Common grinder skills

Grinders, 20%
Hand Tools, 12%
Calipers, 8%
Grinding Machines, 7%
Grinding Wheels, 7%
CNC, 6%