Drill press operator vs press operator

The differences between drill 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 drill press operator and a press operator. Additionally, a drill press operator has an average salary of $35,232, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

The top three skills for a drill press operator include blueprint specifications, jigs and tape measure. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Drill press operator vs press operator overview

	Drill Press Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$35,232	$34,568
Hourly rate	$16.94	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,485	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Drill press operator vs press operator salary

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

	Drill Press Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$35,232	$34,568
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	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 drill press operator and press operator education

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

	Drill Press Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Drill press operator vs press operator demographics

Here are the differences between drill press operators' and press operators' demographics:

	Drill Press Operator	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	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 drill press operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Drill press operator example responsibilities.

Certify machine operator for Amada press break of stainless steel
General mig welding for any project that is needed.
Drill and tap aerospace parts such as steel and aluminum structures.
Use of work orders to follow ISO procedures, and complete product quantity for each job perform.
Used tooling consist of Oxygen/acetylene torches, grinders, welding equipment including MIG and flux-core wire using noble gas shields.
Perform basic troubleshooting of extrusion machinery and plastics processes.

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.

Drill press operator vs press operator skills

Common drill press operator skills

Blueprint Specifications, 19%
Jigs, 16%
Tape Measure, 11%
CNC Machines, 8%
Safety Practices, 5%
Drill Holes, 5%

Common press operator skills

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