Precision grinder vs manual machinist

The differences between precision grinders and manual machinists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a precision grinder and a manual machinist. Additionally, a manual machinist has an average salary of $48,038, which is higher than the $42,730 average annual salary of a precision grinder.

The top three skills for a precision grinder include CNC, grinders and grinding machines. The most important skills for a manual machinist are grinders, calipers, and CNC.

Precision grinder vs manual machinist overview

	Precision Grinder	Manual Machinist
Yearly salary	$42,730	$48,038
Hourly rate	$20.54	$23.10
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	792	9,149
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Precision grinder vs manual machinist salary

Precision grinders and manual machinists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Precision Grinder	Manual Machinist
Average salary	$42,730	$48,038
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	Between $35,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	Fremont, CA
Highest paying state	-	New Mexico
Best paying company	-	Empower
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between precision grinder and manual machinist education

There are a few differences between a precision grinder and a manual machinist in terms of educational background:

	Precision Grinder	Manual Machinist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Precision grinder vs manual machinist demographics

Here are the differences between precision grinders' and manual machinists' demographics:

	Precision Grinder	Manual Machinist
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 95.0% Female, 5.0%	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 6.3% White, 71.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 6.3% White, 70.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between precision grinder and manual machinist duties and responsibilities

Precision grinder example responsibilities.

Operate NC OD grinders, CNC OD grinders and profile form grinding machines for manufacturing of carbide drills, taps and reamers
Produce serrate blades for bread slicing machinery grind on specially design CNC grinders producing blades for baking industry
Operate surface grinders to grind to exact precision tolerances using various measuring tools to ensure accuracy of part.
Limit experience in EDM and electrode machining.
Operate hand hold grinders to grind metal work pieces.
Use dyers, calipers to messure distance and thickness.

Manual machinist example responsibilities.

Measure and assemble sewing control panel frames of various material (stainless steel, carbon and aluminum).
Set up and operation of Bridgeport mills, lathes and surface grinders to produce details for precision ball screw assemblies.
Complete fabrication and machine shop work with MIG, TIG and stick welders, manual and CNC mills and lathes.
Operate towmotor, and mig welder
Perform quality GTAW welding in various positions.
Start working for SKF in 2010 and are introduced the aerospace industry.

Precision grinder vs manual machinist skills

Common precision grinder skills

CNC, 20%
Grinders, 19%
Grinding Machines, 16%
Hand Tools, 8%
Calipers, 6%
Lean Manufacturing, 5%

Common manual machinist skills

Grinders, 10%
Calipers, 10%
CNC, 10%
ID, 5%
Machine Shop, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%