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What is a greaser and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreGreaserUS Average
Salary
2.5

Avg. Salary $32,032

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
6.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.82%

Asian 5.74%

Black or African American 8.49%

Hispanic or Latino 14.72%

Unknown 3.75%

White 66.48%

Gender

female 2.50%

male 97.50%

Age - 35
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 35
Stress level
4.9

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Greaser career paths

Key steps to become a greaser

  1. Explore greaser education requirements

    Most common greaser degrees

    High School Diploma

    58.6 %

    Associate

    24.1 %

    Diploma

    13.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific greaser skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Construction Equipment100.00%
  3. Complete relevant greaser training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New greasers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a greaser based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real greaser resumes.
  4. Research greaser duties and responsibilities

    • Edit packages and rejoins on EVS
    • Change numerous parts and install updated material to each machine, work with the GPS system in cutting levels of grind.
    • Lift raw materials, finish products, and pack items, manually and using hoists.
  5. Prepare your greaser resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your greaser resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a greaser resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

    Choose from 10+ customizable greaser resume templates

    Build a professional greaser resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Then choose from 10+ resume templates to create your greaser resume.
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  6. Apply for greaser jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a greaser job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average greaser salary

The average greaser salary in the United States is $32,032 per year or $15 per hour. Greaser salaries range between $22,000 and $46,000 per year.

Average greaser salary
$32,032 Yearly
$15.40 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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