Cut out operator vs press operator

The differences between cut out 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 cut out operator and a press operator. Additionally, a cut out operator has an average salary of $40,930, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

The top three skills for a cut out operator include hand tools, math and quality checks. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Cut out operator vs press operator overview

	Cut Out Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$40,930	$34,568
Hourly rate	$19.68	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	48,104	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
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 operator salary

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

	Cut Out Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$40,930	$34,568
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $51,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Denver, CO	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	Nevada	New Hampshire
Best paying company	Smiths Group	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	Retail	Automotive

Differences between cut out operator and press operator education

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

	Cut Out Operator	Press 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 operator demographics

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

	Cut Out Operator	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	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 cut out operator and press 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 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.

Cut out operator vs press 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 operator skills

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