Forming press operator vs press break operator

The differences between forming press operators and press break 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 forming press operator and a press break operator. Additionally, a forming press operator has an average salary of $38,216, which is higher than the $34,189 average annual salary of a press break operator.

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

Forming press operator vs press break operator overview

	Forming Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Yearly salary	$38,216	$34,189
Hourly rate	$18.37	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,312	45,544
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 61%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Forming press operator vs press break operator salary

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

	Forming Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Average salary	$38,216	$34,189
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $48,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between forming press operator and press break operator education

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

	Forming Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 61%
Most common major	General Studies	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Forming press operator vs press break operator demographics

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

	Forming Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.3% Female, 10.7%	Male, 89.9% Female, 10.1%
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 forming press operator and press break operator duties and responsibilities

Forming press operator example responsibilities.

Use of CMM machines and standard hand tools for adjustments and corrections.
Used measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and stationary measuring equipment.
Set up and run press according to set up sheet.form an submit first piece to Qc for quality check.
Verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers and calipers.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Dye setting and machine set up.

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

Forming press operator vs press break operator skills

Common forming press operator skills

Calipers, 73%
RAN, 27%

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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