Forming press operator vs table operator

The differences between forming press operators and table 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 table operator. Additionally, a forming press operator has an average salary of $38,216, which is higher than the $31,481 average annual salary of a table operator.

The top three skills for a forming press operator include calipers, RAN and . The most important skills for a table operator are cnc plasma, overhead cranes, and tape measure.

Forming press operator vs table operator overview

	Forming Press Operator	Table Operator
Yearly salary	$38,216	$31,481
Hourly rate	$18.37	$15.14
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,312	54,149
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Forming press operator vs table operator salary

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

	Forming Press Operator	Table Operator
Average salary	$38,216	$31,481
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $48,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Manchester, CT
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	SPX
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between forming press operator and table operator education

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

	Forming Press Operator	Table Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Forming press operator vs table operator demographics

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

	Forming Press Operator	Table Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.3% Female, 10.7%	Male, 85.4% Female, 14.6%
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 table 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.

Table operator example responsibilities.

Measure thickness of material with calipers and micrometers while sanding to keep material within allowable tolerances.
Inspect raw stock for defects, keeping record of all non-conforming pieces in accordance with ISO certification standards.
Clean, Deburr, and inspect make by the laser to insure good quality of the parts.
Job responsibilities include operating shear and saws to produce correct blank parts within ISO tolerances for future manufacturing duties and departments.
Utilize both FCAW and GMAW to weld steel products.
Fit up and weld automobile lifts using GMAW process.

Forming press operator vs table operator skills

Common forming press operator skills

Calipers, 73%
RAN, 27%

Common table operator skills

CNC Plasma, 13%
Overhead Cranes, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Steel Plates, 8%
Quality Checks, 6%
Press Brake, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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