Bender machine operator vs press operator

The differences between bender machine operators and press operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a bender machine operator and a press operator. Additionally, a press operator has an average salary of $34,568, which is higher than the $30,989 average annual salary of a bender machine operator.

The top three skills for a bender machine operator include calipers, hand tools and machine operation. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Bender machine operator vs press operator overview

	Bender Machine Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$30,989	$34,568
Hourly rate	$14.90	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	58,638	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Bender machine operator vs press operator salary

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$30,989	$34,568
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $36,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between bender machine operator and press operator education

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bender machine operator vs press operator demographics

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 71.9% Female, 28.1%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	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%	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	3%	3%

Differences between bender machine operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Bender machine operator example responsibilities.

Preheat workpieces, using heating furnaces or hand torches.
Follow standardized company general manufacturing procedures (GMP) throughout shift.
Use protractor to check for appropriate degree after bend.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Bender machine operator vs press operator skills

Common bender machine operator skills

Calipers, 29%
Hand Tools, 21%
Machine Operation, 17%
Tape Measure, 13%
Quality Checks, 9%
RAN, 3%

Common press operator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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