Feeder switchboard operator vs press operator

The differences between feeder switchboard 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 feeder switchboard operator and a press operator. Additionally, a press operator has an average salary of $34,568, which is higher than the $34,156 average annual salary of a feeder switchboard operator.

The top three skills for a feeder switchboard operator include quality checks, safety rules and ISO. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Feeder switchboard operator vs press operator overview

	Feeder Switchboard Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$34,156	$34,568
Hourly rate	$16.42	$16.62
Growth rate	7%	-5%
Number of jobs	42,434	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	53	46
Years of experience	2	2

Feeder switchboard operator vs press operator salary

Feeder switchboard operators and press operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Feeder Switchboard Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$34,156	$34,568
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $47,000	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 feeder switchboard operator and press operator education

There are a few differences between a feeder switchboard operator and a press operator in terms of educational background:

	Feeder Switchboard Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Feeder switchboard operator vs press operator demographics

Here are the differences between feeder switchboard operators' and press operators' demographics:

	Feeder Switchboard Operator	Press Operator
Average age	53	46
Gender ratio	Male, 83.1% Female, 16.9%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.6% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 3.9% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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	19%	3%

Differences between feeder switchboard operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Feeder switchboard operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Make sure the dryer stay full of plywood to prevent the dryers from catching on fire.
Feed sheets of wood into the industrial size dryers making sure there are little to no gaps in between each sheet.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

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.

Feeder switchboard operator vs press operator skills

Common feeder switchboard operator skills

Quality Checks, 29%
Safety Rules, 27%
ISO, 15%
Press RUN, 4%
General Maintenance, 4%
Preventative Maintenance, 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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