Four-slide operator vs forge press operator

The differences between four-slide operators and forge press operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a four-slide operator, becoming a forge press operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a forge press operator has an average salary of $33,563, which is higher than the $33,421 average annual salary of a four-slide operator.

The top three skills for a four-slide operator include calipers, guest safety and blueprint specifications. The most important skills for a forge press operator are forge press, calipers, and minor maintenance.

Four-slide operator vs forge press operator overview

	Four-Slide Operator	Forge Press Operator
Yearly salary	$33,421	$33,563
Hourly rate	$16.07	$16.14
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,517	44,853
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	46	48
Years of experience	2	4

Four-slide operator vs forge press operator salary

Four-slide operators and forge press operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Four-Slide Operator	Forge Press Operator
Average salary	$33,421	$33,563
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	Between $27,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between four-slide operator and forge press operator education

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

	Four-Slide Operator	Forge Press Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	General Studies	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Four-slide operator vs forge press operator demographics

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

	Four-Slide Operator	Forge Press Operator
Average age	46	48
Gender ratio	Male, 61.3% Female, 38.7%	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%
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, 10.1% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 7.4% White, 64.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	5%

Differences between four-slide operator and forge press operator duties and responsibilities

Four-slide operator example responsibilities.

Train in rescue breathing and CPR.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

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

Four-slide operator vs forge press operator skills

Common four-slide operator skills

Calipers, 40%
Guest Safety, 18%
Blueprint Specifications, 15%
Customer Service, 12%
Punch Press, 6%
Troubleshoot, 3%

Common forge press operator skills

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