Production control scheduler vs maintenance clerk

The differences between production control schedulers and maintenance clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a production control scheduler and a maintenance clerk. Additionally, a production control scheduler has an average salary of $59,625, which is higher than the $31,527 average annual salary of a maintenance clerk.

The top three skills for a production control scheduler include production control, MRP and production environment. The most important skills for a maintenance clerk are customer service, cleanliness, and sales floor.

Production control scheduler vs maintenance clerk overview

	Production Control Scheduler	Maintenance Clerk
Yearly salary	$59,625	$31,527
Hourly rate	$28.67	$15.16
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	91,345	121,574
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Production control scheduler vs maintenance clerk salary

Production control schedulers and maintenance clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Production Control Scheduler	Maintenance Clerk
Average salary	$59,625	$31,527
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $84,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	Southern California Edison
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between production control scheduler and maintenance clerk education

There are a few differences between a production control scheduler and a maintenance clerk in terms of educational background:

	Production Control Scheduler	Maintenance Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Production control scheduler vs maintenance clerk demographics

Here are the differences between production control schedulers' and maintenance clerks' demographics:

	Production Control Scheduler	Maintenance Clerk
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 59.3% Female, 40.7%	Male, 41.4% Female, 58.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between production control scheduler and maintenance clerk duties and responsibilities

Production control scheduler example responsibilities.

Manage orders, capacity planning base on machine capacity, times and process of ERP.
Utilize EDI communications to manage customer requirements and shipment coordination.
Work with production managers / supervisors to optimize inventory and WIP levels.
Process monthly closing of WIP orders, and budget accounts for production area.
Enter complex orders into ERP system as well as monitor order entry and labor tickets.
Requisition plan material by MRP exception messages; compile inventory records (set up and coordinate deliveries).

Maintenance clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Take care of all maintenance issues dealing with hvac, plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
Obtain BOM for car kit items.
Participate in planning for long term changes and cost effective logistics.
Monitor haul trucks in real time and help troubleshoot mechanical problems.
Process all on-site accounts payable receiving and vouchering through Maximo and JDE accounting programs.

Production control scheduler vs maintenance clerk skills

Common production control scheduler skills

Production Control, 19%
MRP, 11%
Production Environment, 9%
Production Process, 7%
ERP, 6%
Inventory Control, 5%

Common maintenance clerk skills

Customer Service, 28%
Cleanliness, 15%
Sales Floor, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
Plumbing, 6%
Data Entry, 5%

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