Fluid-power mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between fluid-power 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 a fluid-power mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, a fluid-power mechanic has an average salary of $49,924, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for a fluid-power mechanic include cranes, and . The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Fluid-power mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,924	$47,149
Hourly rate	$24.00	$22.67
Growth rate	14%	4%
Number of jobs	34,961	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	48	42
Years of experience	2	2

Fluid-power mechanic vs mechanic salary

Fluid-power mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$49,924	$47,149
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $90,000	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 fluid-power mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between a fluid-power mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Fluid-power mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between fluid-power mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	48	42
Gender ratio	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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 fluid-power mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Fluid-power mechanic example responsibilities.

Design a scale model pitot tube and show the workings of the model in Matlab.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair of split and package HVAC units, chillers, direct and belt drive systems.
Gas turbine (LM2500) power plant maintenance and all sub 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.

Fluid-power mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common fluid-power mechanic skills

Cranes, 100%

Common mechanic skills

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

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