Head machinist vs manual machinist

The differences between head machinists and manual 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 head machinist and a manual machinist. Additionally, a manual machinist has an average salary of $48,038, which is higher than the $46,416 average annual salary of a head machinist.

The top three skills for a head machinist include calipers, CNC and engine lathes. The most important skills for a manual machinist are grinders, calipers, and CNC.

Head machinist vs manual machinist overview

	Head Machinist	Manual Machinist
Yearly salary	$46,416	$48,038
Hourly rate	$22.32	$23.10
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	17,621	9,149
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Head machinist vs manual machinist salary

Head machinists and manual machinists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Head Machinist	Manual Machinist
Average salary	$46,416	$48,038
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $61,000	Between $35,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	Fremont, CA
Highest paying state	-	New Mexico
Best paying company	-	Empower
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between head machinist and manual machinist education

There are a few differences between a head machinist and a manual machinist in terms of educational background:

	Head Machinist	Manual Machinist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Head machinist vs manual machinist demographics

Here are the differences between head machinists' and manual machinists' demographics:

	Head Machinist	Manual Machinist
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 99.3% Female, 0.7%	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 6.3% White, 71.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 6.3% White, 70.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between head machinist and manual machinist duties and responsibilities

Head machinist example responsibilities.

Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
Work closely with management and engineering staff to ensure efficient and safe methods are utilized in producing high quality aerospace components.
Perform various machining tasks as well as fabricated, and assemble prototype automation machinery.

Manual machinist example responsibilities.

Measure and assemble sewing control panel frames of various material (stainless steel, carbon and aluminum).
Set up and operation of Bridgeport mills, lathes and surface grinders to produce details for precision ball screw assemblies.
Complete fabrication and machine shop work with MIG, TIG and stick welders, manual and CNC mills and lathes.
Operate towmotor, and mig welder
Perform quality GTAW welding in various positions.
Start working for SKF in 2010 and are introduced the aerospace industry.

Head machinist vs manual machinist skills

Common head machinist skills

Calipers, 35%
CNC, 30%
Engine Lathes, 9%
Safety Procedures, 6%
MIG, 4%
Drill Press, 4%

Common manual machinist skills

Grinders, 10%
Calipers, 10%
CNC, 10%
ID, 5%
Machine Shop, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%