Sewing machine mechanic vs rig mechanic

The differences between sewing machine mechanics and rig 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 sewing machine mechanic and a rig mechanic. Additionally, a rig mechanic has an average salary of $44,088, which is higher than the $34,298 average annual salary of a sewing machine mechanic.

The top three skills for a sewing machine mechanic include industrial sewing machines, parts inventory and production equipment. The most important skills for a rig mechanic are hand tools, troubleshoot, and mechanical equipment.

Sewing machine mechanic vs rig mechanic overview

	Sewing Machine Mechanic	Rig Mechanic
Yearly salary	$34,298	$44,088
Hourly rate	$16.49	$21.20
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	63,957	89,556
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 28%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Sewing machine mechanic vs rig mechanic salary

Sewing machine mechanics and rig mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sewing Machine Mechanic	Rig Mechanic
Average salary	$34,298	$44,088
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $29,000 And $66,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between sewing machine mechanic and rig mechanic education

There are a few differences between a sewing machine mechanic and a rig mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Sewing Machine Mechanic	Rig Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 28%
Most common major	General Studies	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Sewing machine mechanic vs rig mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between sewing machine mechanics' and rig mechanics' demographics:

	Sewing Machine Mechanic	Rig Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 92.5% Female, 7.5%	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 3.2% White, 66.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 3.4% White, 66.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between sewing machine mechanic and rig mechanic duties and responsibilities

Sewing machine mechanic example responsibilities.

Repair single/double needle and serger sewing machines.
Perform preventive maintenance and repair cranes.
Operate and maintain machinery including oiling, greasing, replacing or repairing any mechanical parts, machine setup and teardown.

Rig mechanic example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Sewing machine mechanic vs rig mechanic skills

Common sewing machine mechanic skills

Industrial Sewing Machines, 48%
Parts Inventory, 23%
Production Equipment, 8%
Hydraulic Systems, 6%
Trouble Calls, 4%
Juki, 4%

Common rig mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 13%
Troubleshoot, 12%
Mechanical Equipment, 10%
Cranes, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 7%
Mud Pumps, 6%

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