Four-slide operator vs press operator

The differences between four-slide operators and press 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 four-slide operator and a press operator. Additionally, a press operator has an average salary of $34,568, 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 press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Four-slide operator vs press operator overview

	Four-Slide Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$33,421	$34,568
Hourly rate	$16.07	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,517	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Four-slide operator vs press operator salary

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

	Four-Slide Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$33,421	$34,568
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	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 four-slide operator and press operator education

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

	Four-Slide Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Four-slide operator vs press operator demographics

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

	Four-Slide Operator	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 61.3% Female, 38.7%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
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, 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 four-slide operator and 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

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.

Four-slide operator vs 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 press operator skills

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