Duplicator punch operator vs hot press operator

The differences between duplicator punch operators and hot 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 hot press operator. Additionally, a duplicator punch operator has an average salary of $40,252, which is higher than the $35,939 average annual salary of a hot press operator.

The top three skills for a duplicator punch operator include PDF, velo and xerox. The most important skills for a hot press operator are hand tools, calipers, and hot form.

Duplicator punch operator vs hot press operator overview

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Hot Press Operator
Yearly salary	$40,252	$35,939
Hourly rate	$19.35	$17.28
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,021	44,533
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Duplicator punch operator vs hot press operator salary

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Hot Press Operator
Average salary	$40,252	$35,939
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	Between $30,000 And $42,000
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Differences between duplicator punch operator and hot press operator education

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Hot Press Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Duplicator punch operator vs hot press operator demographics

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Hot Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.7% Female, 20.3%	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%
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 hot 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.

Hot press operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC hot stamp robot press.
Utilize PPE such as protective glasses, gloves, and hard hat.
Measure completed work-pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
Feed dryer, dryer puller, forklift operator, lay-up line, box car loader, and run hot press.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Put a retainer on by using metal clips.

Duplicator punch operator vs hot press operator skills

Common duplicator punch operator skills

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

Common hot press operator skills

Hand Tools, 37%
Calipers, 19%
Hot Form, 9%
PPE, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
Dial Indicators, 6%

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