Metalizing machine operator vs punch press operator

The differences between metalizing machine operators and punch press operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, 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 punch press operator are calipers, turret punch press, and micrometers.

Metalizing machine operator vs punch press operator overview

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Yearly salary	$33,163	$37,977
Hourly rate	$15.94	$18.26
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	58,107	49,830
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	45	46
Years of experience	-	2

Metalizing machine operator vs punch press operator salary

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

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average salary	$33,163	$37,977
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $39,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Chicago, IL	Brooklyn Park, MN
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Minnesota
Best paying company	Hartung Glass	Fortune Brands Home & Security
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Manufacturing

Differences between metalizing machine operator and punch press operator education

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

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Metalizing machine operator vs punch press operator demographics

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

	Metalizing Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average age	45	46
Gender ratio	Male, 85.9% Female, 14.1%	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%
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 punch press 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.

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.

Metalizing machine operator vs punch press operator skills

Common metalizing machine operator skills

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

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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