Cut-press operator vs press brake operator

The differences between cut-press 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-press operator and a press brake operator. Additionally, a cut-press operator has an average salary of $37,646, which is higher than the $36,359 average annual salary of a press brake operator.

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

Cut-press operator vs press brake operator overview

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Brake Operator
Yearly salary	$37,646	$36,359
Hourly rate	$18.10	$17.48
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,496	57,264
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Cut-press operator vs press brake operator salary

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average salary	$37,646	$36,359
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $29,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	Johnson Controls
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between cut-press operator and press brake operator education

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Brake Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut-press operator vs press brake operator demographics

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	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-press operator and press 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.

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-press operator vs press brake operator skills

Common cut-press operator skills

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

Common press brake operator skills

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

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