Work center supervisor vs head mechanic

The differences between work center supervisors and head mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a work center supervisor and a head mechanic. Additionally, a head mechanic has an average salary of $116,841, which is higher than the $47,514 average annual salary of a work center supervisor.

The top three skills for a work center supervisor include safety procedures, maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance. The most important skills for a head mechanic are preventive maintenance, R, and air compressors.

Work center supervisor vs head mechanic overview

	Work Center Supervisor	Head Mechanic
Yearly salary	$47,514	$116,841
Hourly rate	$22.84	$56.17
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	37,774	42,612
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Work center supervisor vs head mechanic salary

Work center supervisors and head mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Work Center Supervisor	Head Mechanic
Average salary	$47,514	$116,841
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $86,000	Between $86,000 And $158,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between work center supervisor and head mechanic education

There are a few differences between a work center supervisor and a head mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Work Center Supervisor	Head Mechanic
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Automotive Technology
Most common college	Stanford University	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Work center supervisor vs head mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between work center supervisors' and head mechanics' demographics:

	Work Center Supervisor	Head Mechanic
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.1% White, 67.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.1% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between work center supervisor and head mechanic duties and responsibilities

Work center supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage environmental waste and safety programs in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
Manage all defer maintenance to include MEL, DMI, NEF, and CDL items.
Monitor and manage highly advance electronic sonar equipment ensuring the safety of the newest, most advance submarine in the world.
Lead sonar submarine warfare combat operations in a tense environment using advance technological devices.
Implement DOM processes and policies.
Assist DOM with conformity inspections.

Head mechanic example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
Weld (Mig, arc, Oxy/Acet . )
Assist lead mechanics with diagnosis and repair of all units and systems.
Involve in all aspects of center maintenance from roof repairs and HVAC to lanes and pinspotters.
Perform plan maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment to include boilers, large air handlers, and roof top units.
Perform any necessary repairs and diagnosis (electrical, hydraulics, engine, drivetrain, suspension, etc .).

Work center supervisor vs head mechanic skills

Common work center supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 18%
Maintenance Procedures, 11%
Preventative Maintenance, 10%
Corrective Maintenance, 6%
Electrical Equipment, 3%
Maintenance Actions, 3%

Common head mechanic skills

Preventive Maintenance, 6%
R, 6%
Air Compressors, 5%
Diesel Engines, 5%
Brake Systems, 5%
DOT, 5%

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