Laundry press operator vs press operator

The differences between laundry 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 laundry 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 $31,652 average annual salary of a laundry press operator.

The top three skills for a laundry press operator include customer service, and . The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Laundry press operator vs press operator overview

	Laundry Press Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$31,652	$34,568
Hourly rate	$15.22	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	35,622	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	48	46
Years of experience	4	2

Laundry press operator vs press operator salary

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

	Laundry Press Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$31,652	$34,568
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	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 laundry press operator and press operator education

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

	Laundry Press Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Nursing	Business
Most common college	-	-

Laundry press operator vs press operator demographics

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

	Laundry Press Operator	Press Operator
Average age	48	46
Gender ratio	Male, 25.8% Female, 74.2%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 5.2% White, 64.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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	9%	3%

Differences between laundry press operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Laundry press operator example responsibilities.

Assist in social media efforts, including maintenance of company Facebook page and implementation of Facebook marketing campaigns using third-party apps.
Operate irons, steamers and folding machines.

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.

Laundry press operator vs press operator skills

Common laundry press operator skills

Customer Service, 100%

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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Updated January 8, 2025

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