Forge press operator vs press break operator

The differences between forge press operators and press break operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a forge press operator, becoming a press break operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a press break operator has an average salary of $34,189, which is higher than the $33,563 average annual salary of a forge press operator.

The top three skills for a forge press operator include forge press, calipers and minor maintenance. The most important skills for a press break operator are operate cnc, calipers, and laser machine.

Forge press operator vs press break operator overview

	Forge Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Yearly salary	$33,563	$34,189
Hourly rate	$16.14	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,853	45,544
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 61%
Average age	48	46
Years of experience	4	2

Forge press operator vs press break operator salary

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

	Forge Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Average salary	$33,563	$34,189
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $40,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between forge press operator and press break operator education

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

	Forge Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 61%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Forge press operator vs press break operator demographics

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

	Forge Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Average age	48	46
Gender ratio	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%	Male, 89.9% Female, 10.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 7.4% White, 64.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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	5%	3%

Differences between forge press operator and press break operator duties and responsibilities

Forge press operator example responsibilities.

Flute grinders, brad point machines and chop see.
Use of calipers, mics and various tools to assure forge parts are to spec.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Operate an overhead remote crane to move and stage raw material.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

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

Forge press operator vs press break operator skills

Common forge press operator skills

Forge Press, 18%
Calipers, 16%
Minor Maintenance, 14%
Hand Tools, 14%
Quality Checks, 12%
Tongs, 7%

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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Updated January 8, 2025

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