Cut-press operator vs press operator

The differences between cut-press operators and 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 press operator. Additionally, a cut-press operator has an average salary of $37,646, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

The top three skills for a cut-press operator include die cut, RAN and quality checks. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Cut-press operator vs press operator overview

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$37,646	$34,568
Hourly rate	$18.10	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,496	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
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 operator salary

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$37,646	$34,568
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between cut-press operator and press operator education

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Press 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 operator demographics

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

	Cut-Press Operator	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
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 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 operator example responsibilities.

Work on the assembly line making tire covers for Honda and Toyota.
Maintain SPC records using a bore gauge and calipers.
Ensure quality of parts produce per ISO-9000 standards through the use of calipers, micrometers, and several custom-made gauges.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Adjust colors to become PMS accurate, with gradations.
Assist fab with mig welding.

Cut-press operator vs press operator skills

Common cut-press operator skills

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

Common press operator skills

Quality Standards, 12%
Press Machine, 9%
Quality Checks, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 8%
Safety Guidelines, 5%
Digital Press, 4%