Precision machinist vs manual machinist

The differences between precision machinists 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 machinist and a manual machinist. Additionally, a precision machinist has an average salary of $51,634, which is higher than the $48,038 average annual salary of a manual machinist.

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

Precision machinist vs manual machinist overview

	Precision Machinist	Manual Machinist
Yearly salary	$51,634	$48,038
Hourly rate	$24.82	$23.10
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	9,281	9,149
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	4	4

Precision machinist vs manual machinist salary

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

	Precision Machinist	Manual Machinist
Average salary	$51,634	$48,038
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $68,000	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 machinist and manual machinist education

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

	Precision Machinist	Manual Machinist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Precision machinist vs manual machinist demographics

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

	Precision Machinist	Manual Machinist
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 94.5% Female, 5.5%	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Asian, 6.9% White, 72.3% 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 machinist and manual machinist duties and responsibilities

Precision machinist example responsibilities.

Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
Programme, set up and operate Charmille 290f wire EDM with Fanuc controls.
Manufacture plates using CMS mills and Haas gantry mills.
Work on EDM, manual milling, turning and engraving machines.
Conduct close tolerance machining operations utilizing lathes, millers, broaches, and grinders.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances, and machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, and grinders.

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 machinist vs manual machinist skills

Common precision machinist skills

CNC, 31%
Grinders, 12%
Calipers, 6%
G Code, 5%
Manual Machines, 5%
Machine Shop Equipment, 5%

Common manual machinist skills

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