Bag machine operator vs press operator

The differences between bag machine operators and press operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a bag machine operator has an average salary of $35,374, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

The top three skills for a bag machine operator include GMP, hand tools and pallets. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Bag machine operator vs press operator overview

	Bag Machine Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$35,374	$34,568
Hourly rate	$17.01	$16.62
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	61,651	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	44	46
Years of experience	-	2

Bag machine operator vs press operator salary

Bag machine operators and press operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bag Machine Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$35,374	$34,568
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Fairfield, CA	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	Hawaii	New Hampshire
Best paying company	Novolex	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	Automotive	Automotive

Differences between bag machine operator and press operator education

There are a few differences between a bag machine operator and a press operator in terms of educational background:

	Bag Machine Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bag machine operator vs press operator demographics

Here are the differences between bag machine operators' and press operators' demographics:

	Bag Machine Operator	Press Operator
Average age	44	46
Gender ratio	Male, 72.1% Female, 27.9%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 7.3% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 71.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	3%

Differences between bag machine operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Bag machine operator example responsibilities.

Ensure GMP's and safe food handling practices are followed in conjunction with management.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Box bags and place on pallet according to work order ticket.
Complete paperwork which includes downtime, machine log, pallet records and work flexible hours to meet production needs.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Press operator example responsibilities.

Work on the assembly line making tire covers for Honda and Toyota.
Maintain SPC records using a bore gauge and calipers.
Ensure quality of parts produce per ISO-9000 standards through the use of calipers, micrometers, and several custom-made gauges.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Adjust colors to become PMS accurate, with gradations.
Assist fab with mig welding.

Bag machine operator vs press operator skills

Common bag machine operator skills

GMP, 35%
Hand Tools, 26%
Pallets, 17%
Bag Line, 4%
ISO, 4%
RAN, 3%

Common press operator skills

Quality Standards, 12%
Press Machine, 9%
Quality Checks, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 8%
Safety Guidelines, 5%
Digital Press, 4%