Cut-press operator vs cut out operator

The differences between cut-press operators and cut out 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 cut out operator. Additionally, a cut out operator has an average salary of $40,930, 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 cut out operator are hand tools, math, and quality checks.

Cut-press operator vs cut out operator overview

	Cut-Press Operator	Cut Out Operator
Yearly salary	$37,646	$40,930
Hourly rate	$18.10	$19.68
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,496	48,104
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Cut-press operator vs cut out operator salary

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Cut Out Operator
Average salary	$37,646	$40,930
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $32,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Denver, CO
Highest paying state	-	Nevada
Best paying company	-	Smiths Group
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between cut-press operator and cut out operator education

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Cut Out Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut-press operator vs cut out operator demographics

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Cut Out Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%
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 cut out 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.

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

Cut-press operator vs cut out operator skills

Common cut-press operator skills

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

Common cut out operator skills

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