Paint line operator vs press operator

The differences between paint line 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 paint line operator, becoming a press operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a press operator has an average salary of $34,568, which is higher than the $32,190 average annual salary of a paint line operator.

The top three skills for a paint line operator include quality standards, powder coat and visual inspections. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Paint line operator vs press operator overview

	Paint Line Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$32,190	$34,568
Hourly rate	$15.48	$16.62
Growth rate	2%	-5%
Number of jobs	87,662	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	42	46
Years of experience	4	2

Paint line operator vs press operator salary

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

	Paint Line Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$32,190	$34,568
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	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 paint line operator and press operator education

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

	Paint Line Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paint line operator vs press operator demographics

Here are the differences between paint line operators' and press operators' demographics:

	Paint Line Operator	Press Operator
Average age	42	46
Gender ratio	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.1% White, 64.1% 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	4%	3%

Differences between paint line operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Paint line operator example responsibilities.

Follow company guidelines and motivate to accomplish goals and help to troubleshoot to get projects done.
Prepare paperwork relate to each part run each day.
Operate multiple machines and run a paint line in a mill work environment.
Job relate materials: post-hole diggers, shovels of different dimensions and jack hammers, concrete and wrenches.
Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Operate equipment such as sanders, and hoists.

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.

Paint line operator vs press operator skills

Common paint line operator skills

Quality Standards, 14%
Powder Coat, 12%
Visual Inspections, 9%
Pallets, 9%
Color Changes, 7%
Production Process, 4%

Common press operator skills

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