Metalizing machine operator vs press brake operator

The differences between metalizing machine operators and press brake operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a press brake operator has an average salary of $36,359, which is higher than the $33,163 average annual salary of a metalizing machine operator.

The top three skills for a metalizing machine operator include punch press, basic math and brake press. The most important skills for a press brake operator are calipers, tape measure, and math.

Metalizing machine operator vs press brake operator overview

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Press Brake Operator
Yearly salary	$33,163	$36,359
Hourly rate	$15.94	$17.48
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	58,107	57,264
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	45	46
Years of experience	-	2

Metalizing machine operator vs press brake operator salary

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

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average salary	$33,163	$36,359
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $39,000	Between $29,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Chicago, IL	Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Rhode Island
Best paying company	Hartung Glass	Johnson Controls
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Finance

Differences between metalizing machine operator and press brake operator education

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

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Press Brake Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Metalizing machine operator vs press brake operator demographics

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

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average age	45	46
Gender ratio	Male, 85.9% Female, 14.1%	Male, 91.1% Female, 8.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 7.4% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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	3%	3%

Differences between metalizing machine operator and press brake operator duties and responsibilities

Metalizing machine operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Weld parts to blueprint specs, both tig and mig.
Operate lift trucks or cranes to stack or load sort metal.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Operate crane to lift and move materials and large objects.
Check part with protractor to make sure it are bent at proper angles.

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.

Metalizing machine operator vs press brake operator skills

Common metalizing machine operator skills

Punch Press, 13%
Basic Math, 13%
Brake Press, 11%
Calipers, 10%
OSHA, 8%
Cranes, 6%

Common press brake operator skills

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

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