Press break operator vs table operator

The differences between press break 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 press break operator and a table operator. Additionally, a press break operator has an average salary of $34,189, which is higher than the $31,481 average annual salary of a table operator.

The top three skills for a press break operator include operate cnc, calipers and laser machine. The most important skills for a table operator are cnc plasma, overhead cranes, and tape measure.

Press break operator vs table operator overview

	Press Break Operator	Table Operator
Yearly salary	$34,189	$31,481
Hourly rate	$16.44	$15.14
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	45,544	54,149
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 61%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Press break operator vs table operator salary

Press break operators and table operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Press Break Operator	Table Operator
Average salary	$34,189	$31,481
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	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 press break operator and table operator education

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

	Press Break Operator	Table Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 61%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Press break operator vs table operator demographics

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

	Press Break Operator	Table Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.9% Female, 10.1%	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 press break operator and table operator duties and responsibilities

Press break operator example responsibilities.

Operate conventional mill and conventional lathe machines, cold see, spot-welding & MIG & TIG.
Work as an Oasys punch machine operator and help the hot stamp and the final count for the cards.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

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.

Press break operator vs table operator skills

Common press break operator skills

Operate CNC, 16%
Calipers, 13%
Laser Machine, 7%
Tape Measure, 6%
Aluminum, 6%
Safety Regulations, 6%

Common table operator skills

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