Journeyman press operator vs press operator

The differences between journeyman press operators and press 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 journeyman press operator, becoming a press operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a press operator has an average salary of $34,568, which is higher than the $33,310 average annual salary of a journeyman press operator.

The top three skills for a journeyman press operator include safety procedures, DOD and combat. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Journeyman press operator vs press operator overview

	Journeyman Press Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$33,310	$34,568
Hourly rate	$16.01	$16.62
Growth rate	-15%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,805	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	48	46
Years of experience	4	2

Journeyman press operator vs press operator salary

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

	Journeyman Press Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$33,310	$34,568
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	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 journeyman press operator and press operator education

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

	Journeyman Press Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Journeyman press operator vs press operator demographics

Here are the differences between journeyman press operators' and press operators' demographics:

	Journeyman Press Operator	Press Operator
Average age	48	46
Gender ratio	Male, 80.9% Female, 19.1%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 6.2% White, 65.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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	5%	3%

Differences between journeyman press operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Journeyman press operator example responsibilities.

Implement and manage training program for incoming and/or replacement facility managers enhancing overall knowledge of CE maintenance and repair operations.
Relocate work station within network, switch and routers configuration
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems and repair as needed.
Accumulate and organize data to update various PowerPoint slides displaying matrix for the squadron.
Install wide variety of dyes for extrusion according to size and type of product.
Follow customers orders such as leak checking chillers, troubleshoot problems find on site.

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.

Journeyman press operator vs press operator skills

Common journeyman press operator skills

Safety Procedures, 29%
DOD, 12%
Combat, 12%
Offset Printing, 7%
Quality Standards, 6%
End Loaders, 5%

Common press operator skills

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

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