Hot press operator vs punch press operator

The differences between hot press operators and punch 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 hot press operator and a punch press operator. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, 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 punch press operator are calipers, turret punch press, and micrometers.

Hot press operator vs punch press operator overview

	Hot Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Yearly salary	$35,939	$37,977
Hourly rate	$17.28	$18.26
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,533	49,830
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Hot press operator vs punch press operator salary

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

	Hot Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average salary	$35,939	$37,977
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Brooklyn Park, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Fortune Brands Home & Security
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between hot press operator and punch press operator education

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

	Hot Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Hot press operator vs punch press operator demographics

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

	Hot Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%
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 hot press operator and punch press 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.

Punch press operator example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or veneer calipers.
Die room equipment Gerber profile 408 cnc router table.
Set up and run all aspects of the stamping process
Possess the ability to effectively utilize advance shop math and computer skills.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and hoists to move stock and product.
Grind out burrs and sharp edges, using portable grinders, speed lathes, and polishing jacks.

Hot press operator vs punch press operator skills

Common hot press operator skills

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

Common punch press operator skills

Calipers, 14%
Turret Punch Press, 10%
Micrometers, 8%
Math, 7%
Punch Press Machine, 6%
Machine Operation, 5%

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