Plastic press operator vs table operator

The differences between plastic press operators and table 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 plastic press operator and a table operator. Additionally, a table operator has an average salary of $31,481, which is higher than the $30,936 average annual salary of a plastic press operator.

The top three skills for a plastic press operator include hand tools, calipers and quality products. The most important skills for a table operator are cnc plasma, overhead cranes, and tape measure.

Plastic press operator vs table operator overview

	Plastic Press Operator	Table Operator
Yearly salary	$30,936	$31,481
Hourly rate	$14.87	$15.14
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	40,574	54,149
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Plastic press operator vs table operator salary

Plastic press operators and table operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Plastic Press Operator	Table Operator
Average salary	$30,936	$31,481
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Manchester, CT
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	SPX
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between plastic press operator and table operator education

There are a few differences between a plastic press operator and a table operator in terms of educational background:

	Plastic Press Operator	Table Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Plastic press operator vs table operator demographics

Here are the differences between plastic press operators' and table operators' demographics:

	Plastic Press Operator	Table Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 71.0% Female, 29.0%	Male, 85.4% Female, 14.6%
Race ratio	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%	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 plastic press operator and table operator duties and responsibilities

Plastic press operator example responsibilities.

Measure thickness of material with calipers and micrometers while sanding to keep material within allowable tolerances.
Operate an extrusion press which produce aluminum products.

Table operator example responsibilities.

Measure thickness of material with calipers and micrometers while sanding to keep material within allowable tolerances.
Inspect raw stock for defects, keeping record of all non-conforming pieces in accordance with ISO certification standards.
Clean, Deburr, and inspect make by the laser to insure good quality of the parts.
Job responsibilities include operating shear and saws to produce correct blank parts within ISO tolerances for future manufacturing duties and departments.
Utilize both FCAW and GMAW to weld steel products.
Fit up and weld automobile lifts using GMAW process.

Plastic press operator vs table operator skills

Common plastic press operator skills

Hand Tools, 37%
Calipers, 31%
Quality Products, 19%
Machine Operation, 8%
Quality Checks, 2%
Press Machine, 1%

Common table operator skills

CNC Plasma, 13%
Overhead Cranes, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Steel Plates, 8%
Quality Checks, 6%
Press Brake, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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