Duplicator punch operator vs press brake operator

The differences between duplicator punch operators and press brake 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 press brake operator. Additionally, a duplicator punch operator has an average salary of $40,252, which is higher than the $36,359 average annual salary of a press brake operator.

The top three skills for a duplicator punch operator include PDF, velo and xerox. The most important skills for a press brake operator are calipers, tape measure, and math.

Duplicator punch operator vs press brake operator overview

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Brake Operator
Yearly salary	$40,252	$36,359
Hourly rate	$19.35	$17.48
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,021	57,264
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Duplicator punch operator vs press brake operator salary

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average salary	$40,252	$36,359
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	Between $29,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	Johnson Controls
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between duplicator punch operator and press brake operator education

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Brake Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Duplicator punch operator vs press brake operator demographics

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.7% Female, 20.3%	Male, 91.1% Female, 8.9%
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 press brake 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.

Press brake operator example responsibilities.

Set up machines and troubleshoot.
Set up and run a turret punch
Maintain and ensure proper use of PPE.
Promote from tool operator to dye shop.
Hold tight tolerances and always use your PPE.
Used math skills to produce parts to a specific dimension.

Duplicator punch operator vs press brake operator skills

Common duplicator punch operator skills

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

Common press brake operator skills

Calipers, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Math, 8%
Hand Tools, 7%
Amada, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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