Press machine operator vs line operator

The differences between press machine operators and line operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a press machine operator has an average salary of $37,759, which is higher than the $34,520 average annual salary of a line operator.

The top three skills for a press machine operator include CNC, punch press machine and quality checks. The most important skills for a line operator are preventative maintenance, PPE, and basic math.

Press machine operator vs line operator overview

	Press Machine Operator	Line Operator
Yearly salary	$37,759	$34,520
Hourly rate	$18.15	$16.60
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	84,779	137,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	-

Press machine operator vs line operator salary

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

	Press Machine Operator	Line Operator
Average salary	$37,759	$34,520
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Minneapolis, MN	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	North Dakota
Best paying company	Johnson Controls	BD
Best paying industry	Finance	Manufacturing

Differences between press machine operator and line operator education

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

	Press Machine Operator	Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Press machine operator vs line operator demographics

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

	Press Machine Operator	Line Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 78.5% Female, 21.5%	Male, 67.6% Female, 32.4%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	3%	5%

Differences between press machine operator and line 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.

Line operator example responsibilities.

Follow safety procedures, including but not limit to, wearing proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and HAZMAT.
Weld various models of Honda car seats.
Operate foam line for assembly of Toyota Tacoma car seats.
Work the assembly line building car door frames for Chrysler.
Work in high volume production setting, sewing seat covers for Toyota vehicles.
Wear all PPE while manually draining and cleaning of all dip tanks and stations after shift or when production quality lessen.

Press machine operator vs line 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 line operator skills

Preventative Maintenance, 12%
PPE, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Extrusion, 8%
Quality Checks, 7%
Assembly Line, 5%