Press machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between press machine operators and machine 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 $32,874 average annual salary of a 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 machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Press machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Press Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$37,759	$32,874
Hourly rate	$18.15	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	84,779	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	-

Press machine operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Press Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$37,759	$32,874
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Minneapolis, MN	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	Minnesota
Best paying company	Johnson Controls	BD
Best paying industry	Finance	Automotive

Differences between press machine operator and machine operator education

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

	Press Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Press machine operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Press Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 78.5% Female, 21.5%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	3%	5%

Differences between press machine operator and machine 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.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Press machine operator vs machine 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 machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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