Press machine operator vs cell operator

The differences between press machine operators and cell operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cell operator has an average salary of $37,866, which is higher than the $37,759 average annual salary of a press machine operator.

The top three skills for a press machine operator include CNC, punch press machine and quality checks. The most important skills for a cell operator are hand tools, math, and quality standards.

Press machine operator vs cell operator overview

	Press Machine Operator	Cell Operator
Yearly salary	$37,759	$37,866
Hourly rate	$18.15	$18.20
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	84,779	66,532
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	46	43
Years of experience	2	-

Press machine operator vs cell operator salary

Press machine operators and cell operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Press Machine Operator	Cell Operator
Average salary	$37,759	$37,866
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $31,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Minneapolis, MN	Bothell, WA
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	Washington
Best paying company	Johnson Controls	Cummins
Best paying industry	Finance	Technology

Differences between press machine operator and cell operator education

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

	Press Machine Operator	Cell Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Press machine operator vs cell operator demographics

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

	Press Machine Operator	Cell Operator
Average age	46	43
Gender ratio	Male, 78.5% Female, 21.5%	Male, 68.8% Female, 31.3%
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, 9.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 7.6% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	3%	5%

Differences between press machine operator and cell operator duties and responsibilities

Press machine operator example responsibilities.

Perform necassary quality checks using caliper, micrometers, and optical comparators to insure product meets specifics of blueprints.
Order new material predict troubles and delays for production schedules check out final product to ensure that it meet ISO standards
Stamp press operator, QC and SPC gauge parts, and assembly
Load supplies into machines either by hand or using hoists, replace molds and cutting surfaces.
Verify conformance to specifications, using calipers.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Cell operator example responsibilities.

Work with QC on parts.
Capture torque data for SPC charts.
Read and implement PC (product criteria).
Work with engineering to make specialty repair parts for hoists.
Adjust CNC machines as needed to ensure that parts are made to spec.
Assist in editing CNC programs and develop new part setups and tooling while working closely with manufacturing engineers.

Press machine operator vs cell operator skills

Common press machine operator skills

CNC, 11%
Punch Press Machine, 11%
Quality Checks, 9%
Safety Guidelines, 8%
Brake Press, 7%
Product Quality, 6%

Common cell operator skills

Hand Tools, 12%
Math, 10%
Quality Standards, 8%
CNC, 8%
Calipers, 7%
Micrometers, 6%