Lap machine operator vs power bender operator

The differences between lap machine operators and power bender operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both a lap machine operator and a power bender operator. Additionally, a power bender operator has an average salary of $40,096, which is higher than the $31,901 average annual salary of a lap machine operator.

The top three skills for a lap machine operator include micrometers, calipers and . The most important skills for a power bender operator are customer specifications, calipers, and tape measure.

Lap machine operator vs power bender operator overview

	Lap Machine Operator	Power Bender Operator
Yearly salary	$31,901	$40,096
Hourly rate	$15.34	$19.28
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	53,641	42,650
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 58%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	6	6

Lap machine operator vs power bender operator salary

Lap machine operators and power bender operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lap Machine Operator	Power Bender Operator
Average salary	$31,901	$40,096
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $33,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between lap machine operator and power bender operator education

There are a few differences between a lap machine operator and a power bender operator in terms of educational background:

	Lap Machine Operator	Power Bender Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 58%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Lap machine operator vs power bender operator demographics

Here are the differences between lap machine operators' and power bender operators' demographics:

	Lap Machine Operator	Power Bender Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 74.3% Female, 25.7%	Male, 77.4% Female, 22.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 2.5% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 3.7% White, 65.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between lap machine operator and power bender operator duties and responsibilities

Lap machine operator example responsibilities.

Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to insure parts accuracy.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Operate ABB robots and machine to make filters.

Power bender operator example responsibilities.

Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers and micrometers.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate 3000 ton extrusion press utilizing computerize control panels and diagnostics systems.

Lap machine operator vs power bender operator skills

Common lap machine operator skills

Micrometers, 67%
Calipers, 33%

Common power bender operator skills

Customer Specifications, 31%
Calipers, 29%
Tape Measure, 20%
RAN, 11%
Quality Checks, 9%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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