Injection press operator vs punch press operator

The differences between injection 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 an injection press operator and a punch press operator. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, which is higher than the $32,274 average annual salary of an injection press operator.

The top three skills for an injection press operator include quality defects, machine operation and CNC. The most important skills for a punch press operator are calipers, turret punch press, and micrometers.

Injection press operator vs punch press operator overview

	Injection Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Yearly salary	$32,274	$37,977
Hourly rate	$15.52	$18.26
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,882	49,830
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Injection press operator vs punch press operator salary

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

	Injection Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average salary	$32,274	$37,977
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $38,000	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 injection press operator and punch press operator education

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

	Injection Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Injection press operator vs punch press operator demographics

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

	Injection Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	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 injection press operator and punch press operator duties and responsibilities

Injection press operator example responsibilities.

Inspect and pack product using Iso 9000-2001 standards.
Maintain dimensional control utilizing gauges, micrometers and calipers.
Measure thickness of material with calipers and micrometers while sanding to keep material within allowable tolerances.
Set up and breakdown different cross sections in extrusion.
Experience in extrusion, gasket PSX splicing, cutting rubber and steel, and packing parts.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

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.

Injection press operator vs punch press operator skills

Common injection press operator skills

Quality Defects, 36%
Machine Operation, 27%
CNC, 11%
GMP, 8%
Injection Equipment, 5%
Quality Checks, 4%

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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Updated January 8, 2025

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