Forge press operator vs press operator

The differences between forge press operators and press 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 operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a press operator has an average salary of $34,568, 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 operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Forge press operator vs press operator overview

	Forge Press Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$33,563	$34,568
Hourly rate	$16.14	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,853	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	48	46
Years of experience	4	2

Forge press operator vs press operator salary

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

	Forge Press Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$33,563	$34,568
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $40,000	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 forge press operator and press operator education

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

	Forge Press Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Forge press operator vs press operator demographics

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

	Forge Press Operator	Press Operator
Average age	48	46
Gender ratio	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
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 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 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.

Forge press operator vs press 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 operator skills

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