Hot press operator vs furnace operator

The differences between hot press operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a furnace operator has an average salary of $35,972, which is higher than the $35,939 average annual salary of a hot press operator.

The top three skills for a hot press operator include hand tools, calipers and hot form. The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Hot press operator vs furnace operator overview

	Hot Press Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$35,939	$35,972
Hourly rate	$17.28	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,533	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	-

Hot press operator vs furnace operator salary

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

	Hot Press Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$35,939	$35,972
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between hot press operator and furnace operator education

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

	Hot Press Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Hot press operator vs furnace operator demographics

Here are the differences between hot press operators' and furnace operators' demographics:

	Hot Press Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
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, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	7%

Differences between hot press operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Hot press operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC hot stamp robot press.
Utilize PPE such as protective glasses, gloves, and hard hat.
Measure completed work-pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
Feed dryer, dryer puller, forklift operator, lay-up line, box car loader, and run hot press.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Put a retainer on by using metal clips.

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

Hot press operator vs furnace operator skills

Common hot press operator skills

Hand Tools, 37%
Calipers, 19%
Hot Form, 9%
PPE, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
Dial Indicators, 6%

Common furnace operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Brazing, 5%