Duplicator punch operator vs press break operator

The differences between duplicator punch operators and press break 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 break operator. Additionally, a duplicator punch operator has an average salary of $40,252, which is higher than the $34,189 average annual salary of a press break operator.

The top three skills for a duplicator punch operator include PDF, velo and xerox. The most important skills for a press break operator are operate cnc, calipers, and laser machine.

Duplicator punch operator vs press break operator overview

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Break Operator
Yearly salary	$40,252	$34,189
Hourly rate	$19.35	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,021	45,544
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 61%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Duplicator punch operator vs press break operator salary

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Break Operator
Average salary	$40,252	$34,189
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between duplicator punch operator and press break operator education

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Break Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 61%
Most common major	General Studies	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Duplicator punch operator vs press break operator demographics

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Break Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.7% Female, 20.3%	Male, 89.9% Female, 10.1%
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 break 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 break operator example responsibilities.

Operate conventional mill and conventional lathe machines, cold see, spot-welding & MIG & TIG.
Work as an Oasys punch machine operator and help the hot stamp and the final count for the cards.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

Duplicator punch operator vs press break operator skills

Common duplicator punch operator skills

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

Common press break operator skills

Operate CNC, 16%
Calipers, 13%
Laser Machine, 7%
Tape Measure, 6%
Aluminum, 6%
Safety Regulations, 6%

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