Industrial machinery mechanic vs electro mechanic

The differences between industrial machinery mechanics and electro mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an industrial machinery mechanic and an electro mechanic. Additionally, an electro mechanic has an average salary of $59,526, which is higher than the $51,053 average annual salary of an industrial machinery mechanic.

The top three skills for an industrial machinery mechanic include tig welding, MIG and control circuits. The most important skills for an electro mechanic are electro-mechanical, hand tools, and PLC.

Industrial machinery mechanic vs electro mechanic overview

	Industrial Machinery Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Yearly salary	$51,053	$59,526
Hourly rate	$24.54	$28.62
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	41,720	89,731
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Diploma, 29%	Associate Degree, 42%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Industrial machinery mechanic vs electro mechanic salary

Industrial machinery mechanics and electro mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Industrial Machinery Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Average salary	$51,053	$59,526
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $67,000	Between $44,000 And $79,000
Highest paying City	Minneapolis, MN	Salt Lake City, UT
Highest paying state	Colorado	Idaho
Best paying company	Sierra Pacific Industries	Kohler Co.
Best paying industry	Construction	Technology

Differences between industrial machinery mechanic and electro mechanic education

There are a few differences between an industrial machinery mechanic and an electro mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Industrial Machinery Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Most common degree	Diploma, 29%	Associate Degree, 42%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Industrial machinery mechanic vs electro mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between industrial machinery mechanics' and electro mechanics' demographics:

	Industrial Machinery Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 99.0% Female, 1.0%	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.1% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 3.4% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between industrial machinery mechanic and electro mechanic duties and responsibilities

Industrial machinery mechanic example responsibilities.

Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Electro mechanic example responsibilities.

Sustain compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements by working closely with team leads, managers and inspectors.
Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Read plans, diagrams and schematics for parts and electrical circuits, switches, panels and transformers.
Assemble a full range of DC motors for automate window coverings.
Use of machining parts using lathes, planers, and grinders.

Industrial machinery mechanic vs electro mechanic skills

Common industrial machinery mechanic skills

Tig Welding, 15%
MIG, 11%
Control Circuits, 8%
Routine Maintenance, 8%
Repair Equipment, 8%
Plant Equipment, 8%

Common electro mechanic skills

Electro-mechanical, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PLC, 6%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Preventive Maintenance, 4%
Electrical Equipment, 4%

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