Roller mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between roller mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a roller mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, a mechanic has an average salary of $47,149, which is higher than the $45,924 average annual salary of a roller mechanic.

The top three skills for a roller mechanic include troubleshoot, mechanical equipment and data entry. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Roller mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Roller Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$45,924	$47,149
Hourly rate	$22.08	$22.67
Growth rate	14%	4%
Number of jobs	34,319	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	48	42
Years of experience	2	2

Roller mechanic vs mechanic salary

Roller mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Roller Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$45,924	$47,149
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $64,000	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 roller mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Roller Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Roller mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between roller mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Roller Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	48	42
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 3.5% White, 69.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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	2%	2%

Differences between roller mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Roller mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

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.

Roller mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common roller mechanic skills

Troubleshoot, 25%
Mechanical Equipment, 20%
Data Entry, 17%
Air Tools, 16%
Stock Equipment, 7%
Hydraulic Systems, 6%

Common mechanic skills

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

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