Laundry machine mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between laundry 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 laundry machine mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, a laundry machine mechanic has an average salary of $48,412, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for a laundry machine mechanic include laundry equipment, dryers and hand tools. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Laundry machine mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Laundry Machine Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$48,412	$47,149
Hourly rate	$23.27	$22.67
Growth rate	14%	4%
Number of jobs	70,485	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	48	42
Years of experience	2	2

Laundry machine mechanic vs mechanic salary

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

	Laundry Machine Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$48,412	$47,149
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $68,000	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 laundry machine mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Laundry Machine Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Elementary Education	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Laundry machine mechanic vs mechanic demographics

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

	Laundry Machine Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	48	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.3% Female, 6.7%	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 laundry machine mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Laundry machine 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.

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.

Laundry machine mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common laundry machine mechanic skills

Laundry Equipment, 49%
Dryers, 17%
Hand Tools, 16%
Trouble Shoot, 7%
Electrical Systems, 6%
Water Pumps, 5%

Common mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Customer Vehicles, 7%
Diagnosis, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%

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