Extrusion mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between extrusion mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mechanic has an average salary of $47,149, which is higher than the $40,249 average annual salary of an extrusion mechanic.

The top three skills for an extrusion mechanic include mechanical problems, extrusion and troubleshoot. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Extrusion mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Extrusion Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$40,249	$47,149
Hourly rate	$19.35	$22.67
Growth rate	-5%	4%
Number of jobs	34,151	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	43	42
Years of experience	-	2

Extrusion mechanic vs mechanic salary

Extrusion mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Extrusion Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$40,249	$47,149
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $51,000	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 extrusion mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between an extrusion mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Extrusion Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Plant Sciences	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Extrusion mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between extrusion mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Extrusion Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	43	42
Gender ratio	Male, 94.7% Female, 5.3%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.3% White, 72.3% 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	3%	2%

Differences between extrusion mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Extrusion mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage the levels of chemicals to make sure process run correctly for making Styrofoam.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Operate machine so production continuously run.

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.

Extrusion mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common extrusion mechanic skills

Mechanical Problems, 59%
Extrusion, 24%
Troubleshoot, 10%
Safety Procedures, 7%

Common mechanic skills

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