Blanking press operator vs press operator

The differences between blanking press operators and press operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a blanking press operator, becoming a press operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a blanking press operator has an average salary of $37,424, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

The top three skills for a blanking press operator include quality checks, customer specifications and CNC. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Blanking press operator vs press operator overview

	Blanking Press Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$37,424	$34,568
Hourly rate	$17.99	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,625	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 68%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	48	46
Years of experience	4	2

Blanking press operator vs press operator salary

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

	Blanking Press Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$37,424	$34,568
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $45,000	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 blanking press operator and press operator education

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

	Blanking Press Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 68%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Blanking press operator vs press operator demographics

Here are the differences between blanking press operators' and press operators' demographics:

	Blanking Press Operator	Press Operator
Average age	48	46
Gender ratio	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% Asian, 8.6% White, 64.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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 blanking press operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Blanking press operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

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.

Blanking press operator vs press operator skills

Common blanking press operator skills

Quality Checks, 51%
Customer Specifications, 26%
CNC, 16%
Quality Inspection, 8%

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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