Lead press operator vs press operator

The differences between lead 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 lead press operator, becoming a press operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a lead press operator has an average salary of $43,547, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

The top three skills for a lead press operator include safety procedures, routine maintenance and preventative maintenance. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Lead press operator vs press operator overview

	Lead Press Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$43,547	$34,568
Hourly rate	$20.94	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	32,598	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	48	46
Years of experience	4	2

Lead press operator vs press operator salary

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

	Lead Press Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$43,547	$34,568
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $60,000	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 lead press operator and press operator education

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

	Lead Press Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lead press operator vs press operator demographics

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

	Lead Press Operator	Press Operator
Average age	48	46
Gender ratio	Male, 87.5% Female, 12.5%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 6.5% White, 63.5% 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 lead press operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Lead press operator example responsibilities.

Manage output of film, using page-layout applications QuarkXpress and PageMaker.
Manage the production flow from typesetting - paste-up, imaging, layout, composing, proofing and plating for press.
Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Mark Andy - 2200 / 10"six color press.
Maintain up to date production records with a high degree of accuracy to conform to ISO standards.
Supervise and coordinate activities in operating an aluminum extrusion press to manufacture a variety of custom extrusions.

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.

Lead press operator vs press operator skills

Common lead press operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
Routine Maintenance, 14%
Preventative Maintenance, 12%
Press Operators, 7%
UV, 4%
Production Schedules, 4%

Common press operator skills

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