Cut out operator vs press brake operator

The differences between cut out operators and press brake 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 cut out operator and a press brake operator. Additionally, a cut out operator has an average salary of $40,930, which is higher than the $36,359 average annual salary of a press brake operator.

The top three skills for a cut out operator include hand tools, math and quality checks. The most important skills for a press brake operator are calipers, tape measure, and math.

Cut out operator vs press brake operator overview

	Cut Out Operator	Press Brake Operator
Yearly salary	$40,930	$36,359
Hourly rate	$19.68	$17.48
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	48,104	57,264
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Cut out operator vs press brake operator salary

Cut out operators and press brake operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cut Out Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average salary	$40,930	$36,359
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $51,000	Between $29,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Denver, CO	Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	Nevada	Rhode Island
Best paying company	Smiths Group	Johnson Controls
Best paying industry	Retail	Finance

Differences between cut out operator and press brake operator education

There are a few differences between a cut out operator and a press brake operator in terms of educational background:

	Cut Out Operator	Press Brake Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut out operator vs press brake operator demographics

Here are the differences between cut out operators' and press brake operators' demographics:

	Cut Out Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 91.1% Female, 8.9%
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 cut out operator and press brake operator duties and responsibilities

Cut out operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC wood working machines.
Serialize wax parts on a CNC engraver.
Document dimensions and procedure to guarantee ISO standards are meet.
Calculate requirements, usingbasic math.
Operate precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and scales.
Operate a computer numerical control (CNC), fork lift, and overhead crane

Press brake operator example responsibilities.

Set up machines and troubleshoot.
Set up and run a turret punch
Maintain and ensure proper use of PPE.
Promote from tool operator to dye shop.
Hold tight tolerances and always use your PPE.
Used math skills to produce parts to a specific dimension.

Cut out operator vs press brake operator skills

Common cut out operator skills

Hand Tools, 14%
Math, 13%
Quality Checks, 9%
Tape Measure, 8%
Calipers, 6%
Quality Standards, 6%

Common press brake operator skills

Calipers, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Math, 8%
Hand Tools, 7%
Amada, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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