Duplicator punch operator vs punch press operator

The differences between duplicator punch operators and punch 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 punch press operator. Additionally, a duplicator punch operator has an average salary of $40,252, which is higher than the $37,977 average annual salary of a punch press operator.

The top three skills for a duplicator punch operator include PDF, velo and xerox. The most important skills for a punch press operator are calipers, turret punch press, and micrometers.

Duplicator punch operator vs punch press operator overview

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Punch Press Operator
Yearly salary	$40,252	$37,977
Hourly rate	$19.35	$18.26
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,021	49,830
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Duplicator punch operator vs punch press operator salary

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average salary	$40,252	$37,977
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Brooklyn Park, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Fortune Brands Home & Security
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between duplicator punch operator and punch press operator education

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Punch Press Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	General Studies	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Duplicator punch operator vs punch press operator demographics

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

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.7% Female, 20.3%	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%
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 punch 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.

Punch press operator example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or veneer calipers.
Die room equipment Gerber profile 408 cnc router table.
Set up and run all aspects of the stamping process
Possess the ability to effectively utilize advance shop math and computer skills.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and hoists to move stock and product.
Grind out burrs and sharp edges, using portable grinders, speed lathes, and polishing jacks.

Duplicator punch operator vs punch press operator skills

Common duplicator punch operator skills

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

Common punch press operator skills

Calipers, 14%
Turret Punch Press, 10%
Micrometers, 8%
Math, 7%
Punch Press Machine, 6%
Machine Operation, 5%

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