Cut-press operator vs hot press operator

The differences between cut-press operators and hot 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-press operator and a hot press operator. Additionally, a cut-press operator has an average salary of $37,646, which is higher than the $35,939 average annual salary of a hot press operator.

The top three skills for a cut-press operator include die cut, RAN and quality checks. The most important skills for a hot press operator are hand tools, calipers, and hot form.

Cut-press operator vs hot press operator overview

	Cut-Press Operator	Hot Press Operator
Yearly salary	$37,646	$35,939
Hourly rate	$18.10	$17.28
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,496	44,533
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Cut-press operator vs hot press operator salary

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Hot Press Operator
Average salary	$37,646	$35,939
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $30,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between cut-press operator and hot press operator education

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Hot Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut-press operator vs hot press operator demographics

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Hot Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%
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-press operator and hot press 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.

Hot press operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC hot stamp robot press.
Utilize PPE such as protective glasses, gloves, and hard hat.
Measure completed work-pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
Feed dryer, dryer puller, forklift operator, lay-up line, box car loader, and run hot press.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Put a retainer on by using metal clips.

Cut-press operator vs hot press operator skills

Common cut-press operator skills

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

Common hot press operator skills

Hand Tools, 37%
Calipers, 19%
Hot Form, 9%
PPE, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
Dial Indicators, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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