Job press operator vs process operator

The differences between job press operators and process operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a job press operator, becoming a process operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a process operator has an average salary of $37,996, which is higher than the $32,902 average annual salary of a job press operator.

The top three skills for a job press operator include CNC, and . The most important skills for a process operator are safety procedures, preventative maintenance, and team-oriented environment.

Job press operator vs process operator overview

	Job Press Operator	Process Operator
Yearly salary	$32,902	$37,996
Hourly rate	$15.82	$18.27
Growth rate	-5%	3%
Number of jobs	67,115	83,478
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	48	46
Years of experience	4	2

Job press operator vs process operator salary

Job press operators and process operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Job Press Operator	Process Operator
Average salary	$32,902	$37,996
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between job press operator and process operator education

There are a few differences between a job press operator and a process operator in terms of educational background:

	Job Press Operator	Process Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Job press operator vs process operator demographics

Here are the differences between job press operators' and process operators' demographics:

	Job Press Operator	Process Operator
Average age	48	46
Gender ratio	Male, 80.0% Female, 20.0%	Male, 70.1% Female, 29.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 6.2% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 4.5% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	5%	6%

Differences between job press operator and process operator duties and responsibilities

Job press operator example responsibilities.

Arrange logistics of customer orders, and receive incoming material into company inventory program.
Maintain and run web newspaper press.
Account for production run during the shift.
Receive CDL license and off shore survival and rigger training.
Assist with well preparation and the relocating of CDL qualify equipment.
Move pallets of paper with fork lift while loading or unloading trucks.

Process operator example responsibilities.

Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Climb ladders to inspect manholes, check temps, sometimes gather samples for lab analysis.
Demonstrate ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, ratios, weights & measures).
Control product temperatures and monitor gauges.
Review FHA files for completeness and compliance.
Use of ladders, stairs, heavy lifting and temperature extremes.

Job press operator vs process operator skills

Common job press operator skills

CNC, 100%

Common process operator skills

Safety Procedures, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 7%
Team-Oriented Environment, 7%
Ladders, 5%
Customer Service, 4%
Data Entry, 4%