Knitting machine mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between knitting machine 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 knitting machine mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, a mechanic has an average salary of $47,149, which is higher than the $43,212 average annual salary of a knitting machine mechanic.

Knitting machine mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Knitting Machine Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$43,212	$47,149
Hourly rate	$20.77	$22.67
Growth rate	14%	4%
Number of jobs	63,601	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 44%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	48	42
Years of experience	2	2

Knitting machine mechanic vs mechanic salary

Knitting machine mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Knitting Machine Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$43,212	$47,149
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $60,000	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 knitting machine mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between a knitting machine mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Knitting Machine Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 44%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Knitting machine mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between knitting machine mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Knitting Machine Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	48	42
Gender ratio	Male, 90.5% Female, 9.5%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 knitting machine mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Knitting machine mechanic example responsibilities.

Service, maintain and repair all trucks, loaders, mulch grinders and other machinery.
Install drive components, install PLC's, and limit switches.
Replace bushings, pins, bearings, shafts, spindles, gears, clutches, drums, etc.
Used forklift to move pallets and finish goods.
Construct and repair winders, extruders, hydroclaim, and texturing machines.
Work with 2-6"( 50-150mm) spindles with the precision of 20 mikrons assembly into spindle housing.

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.

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