Hot stamp operator vs press operator

The differences between hot stamp 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 hot stamp operator and a press operator. Additionally, a hot stamp operator has an average salary of $36,393, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

The top three skills for a hot stamp operator include quality checks, hand tools and gift bags. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Hot stamp operator vs press operator overview

	Hot Stamp Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$36,393	$34,568
Hourly rate	$17.50	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	30,952	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Hot stamp operator vs press operator salary

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

	Hot Stamp Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$36,393	$34,568
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $50,000	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 hot stamp operator and press operator education

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

	Hot Stamp Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Education	Business
Most common college	-	-

Hot stamp operator vs press operator demographics

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

	Hot Stamp Operator	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 49.0% Female, 51.0%	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 hot stamp operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Hot stamp operator example responsibilities.

Require significant training on conditions, processes, no touch computer use (PLC & HMI screens.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

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.

Hot stamp operator vs press operator skills

Common hot stamp operator skills

Quality Checks, 77%
Hand Tools, 14%
Gift Bags, 9%

Common press operator skills

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