Cut-press operator vs press break operator

The differences between cut-press operators and press break 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 break operator. Additionally, a cut-press operator has an average salary of $37,646, which is higher than the $34,189 average annual salary of a press break operator.

The top three skills for a cut-press operator include die cut, RAN and quality checks. The most important skills for a press break operator are operate cnc, calipers, and laser machine.

Cut-press operator vs press break operator overview

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Yearly salary	$37,646	$34,189
Hourly rate	$18.10	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,496	45,544
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 61%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Cut-press operator vs press break operator salary

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Average salary	$37,646	$34,189
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between cut-press operator and press break operator education

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 61%
Most common major	General Studies	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Cut-press operator vs press break operator demographics

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	Male, 89.9% Female, 10.1%
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 break 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 break operator example responsibilities.

Operate conventional mill and conventional lathe machines, cold see, spot-welding & MIG & TIG.
Work as an Oasys punch machine operator and help the hot stamp and the final count for the cards.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

Cut-press operator vs press break operator skills

Common cut-press operator skills

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

Common press break operator skills

Operate CNC, 16%
Calipers, 13%
Laser Machine, 7%
Tape Measure, 6%
Aluminum, 6%
Safety Regulations, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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