Pinsetter mechanic helper vs mechanic

The differences between pinsetter mechanic helpers and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a pinsetter mechanic helper, becoming a mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a pinsetter mechanic helper has an average salary of $68,811, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for a pinsetter mechanic helper include hand tools, electrical components and electric motors. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Pinsetter mechanic helper vs mechanic overview

	Pinsetter Mechanic Helper	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$68,811	$47,149
Hourly rate	$33.08	$22.67
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	46,601	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	39	42
Years of experience	4	2

Pinsetter mechanic helper vs mechanic salary

Pinsetter mechanic helpers and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pinsetter Mechanic Helper	Mechanic
Average salary	$68,811	$47,149
Salary range	Between $50,000 And $94,000	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 pinsetter mechanic helper and mechanic education

There are a few differences between a pinsetter mechanic helper and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Pinsetter Mechanic Helper	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Pinsetter mechanic helper vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between pinsetter mechanic helpers' and mechanics' demographics:

	Pinsetter Mechanic Helper	Mechanic
Average age	39	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.4% Female, 3.6%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 4.0% White, 67.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	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	4%	2%

Differences between pinsetter mechanic helper and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Pinsetter mechanic helper example responsibilities.

Oil lanes with automate oiling machine.
Maintain and repair A2 pinsetters and on video games.
Complete maintenance on and repair all bowling alley equipment
Work independently, without supervision, on bowling machinery and alley preventative maintenance.
Unschedule emergency repairs and breakdowns of cranes and relate equipment to facilitate minimal production delay.
Programe the package machine PLC and the power electronics circuits.

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.

Pinsetter mechanic helper vs mechanic skills

Common pinsetter mechanic helper skills

Hand Tools, 25%
Electrical Components, 16%
Electric Motors, 15%
Maintenance Manuals, 11%
AMF, 7%
Oiling, 7%

Common mechanic skills

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

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