Metalizer operator vs press brake operator

The differences between metalizer operators and press brake operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a metalizer operator and a press brake operator. Additionally, a press brake operator has an average salary of $36,359, which is higher than the $34,708 average annual salary of a metalizer operator.

The top three skills for a metalizer operator include hand tools, calipers and PPE. The most important skills for a press brake operator are calipers, tape measure, and math.

Metalizer operator vs press brake operator overview

	Metalizer Operator	Press Brake Operator
Yearly salary	$34,708	$36,359
Hourly rate	$16.69	$17.48
Growth rate	-8%	-5%
Number of jobs	49,799	57,264
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	43	46
Years of experience	2	2

Metalizer operator vs press brake operator salary

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

	Metalizer Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average salary	$34,708	$36,359
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	Johnson Controls
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between metalizer operator and press brake operator education

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

	Metalizer Operator	Press Brake Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Metalizer operator vs press brake operator demographics

Here are the differences between metalizer operators' and press brake operators' demographics:

	Metalizer Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average age	43	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%	Male, 91.1% Female, 8.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.0% Asian, 6.1% White, 68.8% 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	6%	3%

Differences between metalizer operator and press brake operator duties and responsibilities

Metalizer operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Perform quality control inspection using calipers/gauges/micrometers and digital comparators.
Assist in performing annual inventory of all scrap and finish alloy materials.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Press brake operator example responsibilities.

Set up machines and troubleshoot.
Set up and run a turret punch
Maintain and ensure proper use of PPE.
Promote from tool operator to dye shop.
Hold tight tolerances and always use your PPE.
Used math skills to produce parts to a specific dimension.

Metalizer operator vs press brake operator skills

Common metalizer operator skills

Hand Tools, 41%
Calipers, 24%
PPE, 14%
Quality Checks, 4%
Customer Specifications, 4%
Press Brake, 4%

Common press brake operator skills

Calipers, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Math, 8%
Hand Tools, 7%
Amada, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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