Metalizer operator vs punch press operator

The differences between metalizer operators and punch press 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 punch press operator. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, 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 punch press operator are calipers, turret punch press, and micrometers.

Metalizer operator vs punch press operator overview

	Metalizer Operator	Punch Press Operator
Yearly salary	$34,708	$37,977
Hourly rate	$16.69	$18.26
Growth rate	-8%	-5%
Number of jobs	49,799	49,830
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	43	46
Years of experience	2	2

Metalizer operator vs punch press operator salary

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

	Metalizer Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average salary	$34,708	$37,977
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Brooklyn Park, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Fortune Brands Home & Security
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between metalizer operator and punch press operator education

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

	Metalizer Operator	Punch Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Metalizer operator vs punch press operator demographics

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

	Metalizer Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average age	43	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%
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 punch press 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.

Punch press operator example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or veneer calipers.
Die room equipment Gerber profile 408 cnc router table.
Set up and run all aspects of the stamping process
Possess the ability to effectively utilize advance shop math and computer skills.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and hoists to move stock and product.
Grind out burrs and sharp edges, using portable grinders, speed lathes, and polishing jacks.

Metalizer operator vs punch press operator skills

Common metalizer operator skills

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

Common punch press operator skills

Calipers, 14%
Turret Punch Press, 10%
Micrometers, 8%
Math, 7%
Punch Press Machine, 6%
Machine Operation, 5%

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