Bender machine operator vs punch press operator

The differences between bender machine operators and punch 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 punch press operator. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, 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 punch press operator are calipers, turret punch press, and micrometers.

Bender machine operator vs punch press operator overview

	Bender Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Yearly salary	$30,989	$37,977
Hourly rate	$14.90	$18.26
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	58,638	49,830
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Bender machine operator vs punch press operator salary

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average salary	$30,989	$37,977
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $36,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Brooklyn Park, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Fortune Brands Home & Security
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between bender machine operator and punch press operator education

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Bender machine operator vs punch press operator demographics

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 71.9% Female, 28.1%	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%
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 punch 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.

Punch press operator example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or veneer calipers.
Die room equipment Gerber profile 408 cnc router table.
Set up and run all aspects of the stamping process
Possess the ability to effectively utilize advance shop math and computer skills.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and hoists to move stock and product.
Grind out burrs and sharp edges, using portable grinders, speed lathes, and polishing jacks.

Bender machine operator vs punch 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 punch press operator skills

Calipers, 14%
Turret Punch Press, 10%
Micrometers, 8%
Math, 7%
Punch Press Machine, 6%
Machine Operation, 5%

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