Parts puller vs timer

The differences between parts pullers and timers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a parts puller and a timer. Additionally, a timer has an average salary of $34,111, which is higher than the $32,065 average annual salary of a parts puller.

The top three skills for a parts puller include customer service, computer system and OSHA. The most important skills for a timer are customer service, sales floor, and .

Parts puller vs timer overview

	Parts Puller	Timer
Yearly salary	$32,065	$34,111
Hourly rate	$15.42	$16.40
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	22,952	2,000
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	4	4

Parts puller vs timer salary

Parts pullers and timers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Parts Puller	Timer
Average salary	$32,065	$34,111
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $24,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Denver, CO	-
Highest paying state	New Jersey	-
Best paying company	Myers Industries	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between parts puller and timer education

There are a few differences between a parts puller and a timer in terms of educational background:

	Parts Puller	Timer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Parts puller vs timer demographics

Here are the differences between parts pullers' and timers' demographics:

	Parts Puller	Timer
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 83.3% Female, 16.7%	Male, 53.2% Female, 46.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 1.9% White, 70.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 4.6% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between parts puller and timer duties and responsibilities

Parts puller example responsibilities.

Used Rf gun to pull parts and manage inventory
Place paint and body materials in inventory and post in the inventory records and forward invoice to the office.
Prepare and complete proper paperwork for final customer packet prior to vehicle delivery (DRP, final invoice).
Perform initial planning, including requirements analysis and determination, through acquisition, cataloging, storage, distribution.
Deliver items to customers, whether they are a dealership, bodyshop or regular customer.

Timer example responsibilities.

Used Rf gun to pull parts and manage inventory
Involve in load optimization of PCU application and platform processing.
Accept responsibility for shipping, receiving, taking orders, maintaining and organizing inventory and ensuring cleanliness of work environment
Prepare daily financial reports, POS register opening-closing procedures, conduct staffing and revenue analysis.

Parts puller vs timer skills

Common parts puller skills

Customer Service, 33%
Computer System, 17%
OSHA, 14%
Pallet Jack, 6%
Counter Sales, 4%
Motor Vehicle, 4%

Common timer skills

Customer Service, 67%
Sales Floor, 33%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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