Tow motor mechanic vs industrial mechanic

The differences between tow motor mechanics and industrial 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 tow motor mechanic and an industrial mechanic. Additionally, an industrial mechanic has an average salary of $53,333, which is higher than the $48,528 average annual salary of a tow motor mechanic.

The top three skills for a tow motor mechanic include mechanical systems, and . The most important skills for an industrial mechanic are industrial maintenance, hand tools, and PLC.

Tow motor mechanic vs industrial mechanic overview

	Tow Motor Mechanic	Industrial Mechanic
Yearly salary	$48,528	$53,333
Hourly rate	$23.33	$25.64
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	34,406	158,560
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Associate Degree, 35%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Tow motor mechanic vs industrial mechanic salary

Tow motor mechanics and industrial mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tow Motor Mechanic	Industrial Mechanic
Average salary	$48,528	$53,333
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $68,000	Between $39,000 And $72,000
Highest paying City	-	Fremont, CA
Highest paying state	-	West Virginia
Best paying company	-	California Resources
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between tow motor mechanic and industrial mechanic education

There are a few differences between a tow motor mechanic and an industrial mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Tow Motor Mechanic	Industrial Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Associate Degree, 35%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Industrial Technology
Most common college	-	-

Tow motor mechanic vs industrial mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between tow motor mechanics' and industrial mechanics' demographics:

	Tow Motor Mechanic	Industrial Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 3.2% White, 66.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 3.3% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between tow motor mechanic and industrial mechanic duties and responsibilities

Tow motor mechanic example responsibilities.

Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Haul pumps and engine parts to and from machine shops, using hoisting device.
Inspect and document the operation of chillers and boilers and provide preventative maintenance on systems assign by the HVAC manager.
Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Provide ideas/ solutions for equipment / operational improvements and participate on miscellaneous improvement teams.

Industrial mechanic example responsibilities.

Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Work on airport baggage conveyor systems including troubleshooting PLC problems
Used lathes, welding equipment, hoists and lifts.
Monitor comfort controls, fire safety, lighting, and HVAC equipment.
Have training in the Herzig arc flash electrical safety and PPE standards.
Correct electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and PLC problems.

Tow motor mechanic vs industrial mechanic skills

Common tow motor mechanic skills

Mechanical Systems, 100%

Common industrial mechanic skills

Industrial Maintenance, 12%
Hand Tools, 10%
PLC, 5%
Mechanical Equipment, 5%
HVAC, 3%
Mechanical Troubleshooting, 3%

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