Grinder vs journeyman machinist

The differences between grinders and journeyman machinists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a grinder and a journeyman machinist. Additionally, a journeyman machinist has an average salary of $50,598, which is higher than the $33,001 average annual salary of a grinder.

The top three skills for a grinder include grinders, hand tools and calipers. The most important skills for a journeyman machinist are manual lathes, grinders, and hand tools.

Grinder vs journeyman machinist overview

	Grinder	Journeyman Machinist
Yearly salary	$33,001	$50,598
Hourly rate	$15.87	$24.33
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	3,409	13,800
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	Associate Degree, 36%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Grinder vs journeyman machinist salary

Grinders and journeyman machinists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Grinder	Journeyman Machinist
Average salary	$33,001	$50,598
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $37,000 And $69,000
Highest paying City	Tualatin, OR	-
Highest paying state	New Mexico	-
Best paying company	Kennametal	-
Best paying industry	Automotive	-

Differences between grinder and journeyman machinist education

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

	Grinder	Journeyman Machinist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	Associate Degree, 36%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Grinder vs journeyman machinist demographics

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

	Grinder	Journeyman Machinist
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 91.3% Female, 8.7%	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian, 6.3% White, 70.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between grinder and journeyman machinist duties and responsibilities

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.

Journeyman machinist example responsibilities.

Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
Use CMM for 1st article inspection.
Inspect parts off cmm and adjust offsets accordingly.
Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other precision measuring tools.
Used micrometers, calipers, probing systems to verify precise measurements and make accurate cuts.
Plan, design, engineer, fabricate new tools, jigs, fixtures and hot form bending dies.

Grinder vs journeyman machinist skills

Common grinder skills

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

Common journeyman machinist skills

Manual Lathes, 12%
Grinders, 9%
Hand Tools, 7%
CNC Vertical, 7%
Calipers, 5%
Machine Shop Equipment, 4%