Duplicator punch operator vs cut out operator

The differences between duplicator punch operators and cut out 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 duplicator punch operator and a cut out operator. Additionally, a cut out operator has an average salary of $40,930, which is higher than the $40,252 average annual salary of a duplicator punch operator.

The top three skills for a duplicator punch operator include PDF, velo and xerox. The most important skills for a cut out operator are hand tools, math, and quality checks.

Duplicator punch operator vs cut out operator overview

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Cut Out Operator
Yearly salary	$40,252	$40,930
Hourly rate	$19.35	$19.68
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,021	48,104
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Duplicator punch operator vs cut out operator salary

Duplicator punch operators and cut out operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Cut Out Operator
Average salary	$40,252	$40,930
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	Between $32,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Denver, CO
Highest paying state	-	Nevada
Best paying company	-	Smiths Group
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between duplicator punch operator and cut out operator education

There are a few differences between a duplicator punch operator and a cut out operator in terms of educational background:

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Cut Out Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Duplicator punch operator vs cut out operator demographics

Here are the differences between duplicator punch operators' and cut out operators' demographics:

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Cut Out Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.7% Female, 20.3%	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%
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 duplicator punch operator and cut out operator duties and responsibilities

Duplicator punch operator example responsibilities.

Copy, velo and spiral bind legal documents for court presentations.
Process complex print and binding jobs build from excel and PowerPoint format.
Duplicate videotapes of various formats to other videotape formats, mostly VHS.
Utilize metallurgy labs to service production with SPC, end of run/ start of run verifications, as well as master certification ..
Operate conventional mill and conventional lathe machines, cold see, spot-welding & MIG & TIG.

Cut out operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC wood working machines.
Serialize wax parts on a CNC engraver.
Document dimensions and procedure to guarantee ISO standards are meet.
Calculate requirements, usingbasic math.
Operate precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and scales.
Operate a computer numerical control (CNC), fork lift, and overhead crane

Duplicator punch operator vs cut out operator skills

Common duplicator punch operator skills

PDF, 50%
Velo, 36%
Xerox, 5%
Customer Service, 5%
PowerPoint, 4%

Common cut out operator skills

Hand Tools, 14%
Math, 13%
Quality Checks, 9%
Tape Measure, 8%
Calipers, 6%
Quality Standards, 6%

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