Press machine operator vs molder operator

The differences between press machine operators and molder 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 $31,707 average annual salary of a molder operator.

The top three skills for a press machine operator include CNC, punch press machine and quality checks. The most important skills for a molder operator are GMP, quality checks, and dexterity.

Press machine operator vs molder operator overview

	Press Machine Operator	Molder Operator
Yearly salary	$37,759	$31,707
Hourly rate	$18.15	$15.24
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	84,779	66,217
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	45
Years of experience	2	-

Press machine operator vs molder operator salary

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

	Press Machine Operator	Molder Operator
Average salary	$37,759	$31,707
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Minneapolis, MN	Milford, CT
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	Alaska
Best paying company	Johnson Controls	BD
Best paying industry	Finance	Manufacturing

Differences between press machine operator and molder operator education

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

	Press Machine Operator	Molder Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Press machine operator vs molder operator demographics

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

	Press Machine Operator	Molder Operator
Average age	46	45
Gender ratio	Male, 78.5% Female, 21.5%	Male, 66.6% Female, 33.4%
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, 10.0% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 7.3% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between press machine operator and molder 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.

Molder operator example responsibilities.

Require molding expect rate of part producing and achieving ISO QualityStandards.
Mold canoes and kayaks also flash them.
Handle all the chemicals alone with proper PPE.
Certify to run both a bobcat and forklift.
Mold plastic casting of kayaks after pop out the oven.
Work on mold presses, extrusion line making material to be mold into parts.

Press machine operator vs molder 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 molder operator skills

GMP, 10%
Quality Checks, 8%
Dexterity, 8%
Troubleshoot, 7%
Quality Standards, 7%
Basic Math, 6%

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