Line mechanic vs machine operator mechanic

The differences between line mechanics and machine operators mechanic can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a line mechanic and a machine operator mechanic. Additionally, a line mechanic has an average salary of $46,851, which is higher than the $39,272 average annual salary of a machine operator mechanic.

The top three skills for a line mechanic include preventative maintenance, ladders and safety regulations. The most important skills for a machine operator mechanic are safety procedures, hand tools, and mechanical repairs.

Line mechanic vs machine operator mechanic overview

	Line Mechanic	Machine Operator Mechanic
Yearly salary	$46,851	$39,272
Hourly rate	$22.52	$18.88
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	81,088	91,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Line mechanic vs machine operator mechanic salary

Line mechanics and machine operators mechanic have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Line Mechanic	Machine Operator Mechanic
Average salary	$46,851	$39,272
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $59,000	Between $30,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	Fall River, MA	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	Novartis	-
Best paying industry	Utilities	-

Differences between line mechanic and machine operator mechanic education

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

	Line Mechanic	Machine Operator Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Line mechanic vs machine operator mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between line mechanics' and machine operators mechanic' demographics:

	Line Mechanic	Machine Operator Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between line mechanic and machine operator mechanic duties and responsibilities

Line mechanic example responsibilities.

Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Practice good OSHA and company safety standards.
Complete production line assignments, maintaining strict OSHA sanitary standards.
Maintain and repair PLC automate, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical machinery.
Install and repair electrical equipment such as switches, motors, and relays.
Fabricate defective sections or parts, using metal fabricating machines, saws, brakes, shears, and grinders.

Machine operator mechanic example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Operate CNC grinders, disco dicing, and arbor truing machines.
Machine operator- run and maintain CNC router machine and door sizer see machine.
Comply with mechanics during machine servicing to establish safe machinery using PPE and DMM devices.
Leverage experience in select electrical and electronics, as well as PLC troubleshooting and programming.
Maintain technical data/records for mechanical/electrical repair and adjustments to assure product conformance with SPC specifications.

Line mechanic vs machine operator mechanic skills

Common line mechanic skills

Preventative Maintenance, 14%
Ladders, 10%
Safety Regulations, 8%
Switches, 6%
Production Equipment, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%

Common machine operator mechanic skills

Safety Procedures, 17%
Hand Tools, 12%
Mechanical Repairs, 8%
Production Machines, 7%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%
PPE, 5%

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