Cut-press operator vs brake operator

The differences between cut-press operators and 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-press operator and a brake operator. Additionally, a brake operator has an average salary of $38,911, which is higher than the $37,646 average annual salary of a cut-press operator.

The top three skills for a cut-press operator include die cut, RAN and quality checks. The most important skills for a brake operator are calipers, basic math, and tape measure.

Cut-press operator vs brake operator overview

	Cut-Press Operator	Brake Operator
Yearly salary	$37,646	$38,911
Hourly rate	$18.10	$18.71
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,496	46,164
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Cut-press operator vs brake operator salary

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Brake Operator
Average salary	$37,646	$38,911
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $30,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between cut-press operator and brake operator education

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Brake Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut-press operator vs brake operator demographics

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Brake Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	Male, 87.8% Female, 12.2%
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-press operator and brake operator duties and responsibilities

Cut-press operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Put a retainer on by using metal clips.

Brake operator example responsibilities.

Experience using micrometers, squares, calipers and protractors.
Perform light mig and tig welding and metal refinishing.
Align motor, air end and coupling using calipers, dial indicators and straight edges.
Operate brake press to meet OE specifications.
Perform basic troubleshooting of extrusion machinery and plastics processes.
Measure part angle with protractor, flange length with measureing tape and material thickness with micrometer.

Cut-press operator vs brake operator skills

Common cut-press operator skills

Die Cut, 44%
RAN, 22%
Quality Checks, 21%
Press Machine, 14%

Common brake operator skills

Calipers, 15%
Basic Math, 14%
Tape Measure, 12%
Hand Tools, 10%
Pallets, 6%
Read Blueprints, 6%