Duplicator punch operator vs drill press operator

The differences between duplicator punch operators and drill 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 duplicator punch operator and a drill press operator. Additionally, a duplicator punch operator has an average salary of $40,252, which is higher than the $35,232 average annual salary of a drill press operator.

The top three skills for a duplicator punch operator include PDF, velo and xerox. The most important skills for a drill press operator are blueprint specifications, jigs, and tape measure.

Duplicator punch operator vs drill press operator overview

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Drill Press Operator
Yearly salary	$40,252	$35,232
Hourly rate	$19.35	$16.94
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,021	44,485
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Duplicator punch operator vs drill press operator salary

Duplicator punch operators and drill press operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Drill Press Operator
Average salary	$40,252	$35,232
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	Between $28,000 And $43,000
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Differences between duplicator punch operator and drill press operator education

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Drill Press Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Duplicator punch operator vs drill press operator demographics

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Drill Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.7% Female, 20.3%	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%
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 drill press 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.

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.

Duplicator punch operator vs drill press operator skills

Common duplicator punch operator skills

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

Common drill press operator skills

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

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