Drill press operator vs table operator

The differences between drill press operators and table 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 table operator. Additionally, a drill press operator has an average salary of $35,232, which is higher than the $31,481 average annual salary of a table operator.

The top three skills for a drill press operator include blueprint specifications, jigs and tape measure. The most important skills for a table operator are cnc plasma, overhead cranes, and tape measure.

Drill press operator vs table operator overview

	Drill Press Operator	Table Operator
Yearly salary	$35,232	$31,481
Hourly rate	$16.94	$15.14
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,485	54,149
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 table operator salary

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

	Drill Press Operator	Table Operator
Average salary	$35,232	$31,481
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Manchester, CT
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	SPX
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between drill press operator and table operator education

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

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

Drill press operator vs table operator demographics

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

	Drill Press Operator	Table Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	Male, 85.4% Female, 14.6%
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 table 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.

Table operator example responsibilities.

Measure thickness of material with calipers and micrometers while sanding to keep material within allowable tolerances.
Inspect raw stock for defects, keeping record of all non-conforming pieces in accordance with ISO certification standards.
Clean, Deburr, and inspect make by the laser to insure good quality of the parts.
Job responsibilities include operating shear and saws to produce correct blank parts within ISO tolerances for future manufacturing duties and departments.
Utilize both FCAW and GMAW to weld steel products.
Fit up and weld automobile lifts using GMAW process.

Drill press operator vs table 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 table operator skills

CNC Plasma, 13%
Overhead Cranes, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Steel Plates, 8%
Quality Checks, 6%
Press Brake, 6%