Duplicator punch operator vs press operator

The differences between duplicator punch operators and 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 press operator. Additionally, a duplicator punch operator has an average salary of $40,252, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

The top three skills for a duplicator punch operator include PDF, velo and xerox. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Duplicator punch operator vs press operator overview

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$40,252	$34,568
Hourly rate	$19.35	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,021	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
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 operator salary

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$40,252	$34,568
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between duplicator punch operator and press operator education

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press 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 operator demographics

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.7% Female, 20.3%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
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 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 operator example responsibilities.

Work on the assembly line making tire covers for Honda and Toyota.
Maintain SPC records using a bore gauge and calipers.
Ensure quality of parts produce per ISO-9000 standards through the use of calipers, micrometers, and several custom-made gauges.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Adjust colors to become PMS accurate, with gradations.
Assist fab with mig welding.

Duplicator punch operator vs press operator skills

Common duplicator punch operator skills

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

Common press operator skills

Quality Standards, 12%
Press Machine, 9%
Quality Checks, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 8%
Safety Guidelines, 5%
Digital Press, 4%

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