Marine engine machinist vs grinder

The differences between marine engine machinists and grinders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a marine engine machinist and a grinder. Additionally, a marine engine machinist has an average salary of $45,184, which is higher than the $33,001 average annual salary of a grinder.

The top three skills for a marine engine machinist include machine shop, CNC and calipers. The most important skills for a grinder are grinders, hand tools, and calipers.

Marine engine machinist vs grinder overview

	Marine Engine Machinist	Grinder
Yearly salary	$45,184	$33,001
Hourly rate	$21.72	$15.87
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	21,420	3,409
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 58%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Marine engine machinist vs grinder salary

Marine engine machinists and grinders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Marine Engine Machinist	Grinder
Average salary	$45,184	$33,001
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $61,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Tualatin, OR
Highest paying state	-	New Mexico
Best paying company	-	Kennametal
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between marine engine machinist and grinder education

There are a few differences between a marine engine machinist and a grinder in terms of educational background:

	Marine Engine Machinist	Grinder
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 58%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Marine engine machinist vs grinder demographics

Here are the differences between marine engine machinists' and grinders' demographics:

	Marine Engine Machinist	Grinder
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 96.1% Female, 3.9%	Male, 91.3% Female, 8.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.1% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 7.2% White, 72.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 6.3% White, 70.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between marine engine machinist and grinder duties and responsibilities

Marine engine machinist example responsibilities.

Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
Design and weld jigs and fixtures to increase production.
Operate and maintain conventional lathes, mill, and grinders.
Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders etc.
Fabricate tools and jigs to remove and install given parts.
Develop various forms and procedures to assure the machine shop are operating effectively and maintaining ISO certification.

Grinder example responsibilities.

Machine carbide, harden tool steel, harden stainless steel, and ceramic.
Verify dimensional compliance using micrometers, calipers, ultrasonic testing and similar types of dimensional inspection devices.
Set up and run O.D.
Support for lathes and EDM (i.e.
Grind drills, end mills, taps etc.
Set up and run surface grinder at 200 to 300/ hour.

Marine engine machinist vs grinder skills

Common marine engine machinist skills

Machine Shop, 21%
CNC, 20%
Calipers, 16%
Relevant Parties, 11%
Mastercam, 7%
Shop Equipment, 7%

Common grinder skills

Grinders, 20%
Hand Tools, 12%
Calipers, 8%
Grinding Machines, 7%
Grinding Wheels, 7%
CNC, 6%