Oiler vs card grinder helper

The differences between oilers and card grinder helpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an oiler and a card grinder helper. Additionally, an oiler has an average salary of $41,034, which is higher than the $35,540 average annual salary of a card grinder helper.

The top three skills for an oiler include preventative maintenance, oiling and lube. The most important skills for a card grinder helper are grinders, , and .

Oiler vs card grinder helper overview

	Oiler	Card Grinder Helper
Yearly salary	$41,034	$35,540
Hourly rate	$19.73	$17.09
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	215	14,085
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 65%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	4	4

Oiler vs card grinder helper salary

Oilers and card grinder helpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Oiler	Card Grinder Helper
Average salary	$41,034	$35,540
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $72,000	Between $28,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between oiler and card grinder helper education

There are a few differences between an oiler and a card grinder helper in terms of educational background:

	Oiler	Card Grinder Helper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 65%
Most common major	General Studies	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Oiler vs card grinder helper demographics

Here are the differences between oilers' and card grinder helpers' demographics:

	Oiler	Card Grinder Helper
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 91.3% Female, 8.7%	Male, 85.7% Female, 14.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 2.7% White, 68.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 2.6% White, 64.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between oiler and card grinder helper duties and responsibilities

Oiler example responsibilities.

Preform light maintenance and oil crane, assist with the erection and teardown of crane along with rigging loads when need
Complete numerous hours of operators training for track hoe and bulldozers.
99801Work underground servicing mine equipment, operate lube truck and mine equipment.
Operate Frac heater, heating Frac and upright tanks on well locations.
Operate the lubricant filtering and purifying equipment and keep logs of the oiling.
Update all spare parts stock inventory and engine maintenance in AMOS windows program.

Card grinder helper example responsibilities.

Assist other grinders by showing them an easy way to grind and buff pieces correctly.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Deliver Pepsi-Cola products to various stores and restaurants within Chicago and its suburbs.

Oiler vs card grinder helper skills

Common oiler skills

Preventative Maintenance, 17%
Oiling, 9%
Lube, 8%
Routine Maintenance, 5%
Mechanical Equipment, 5%
Gear Boxes, 5%

Common card grinder helper skills

Grinders, 100%

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