Press machine operator vs press operator

The differences between press machine operators and press 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 machine operator and a press operator. Additionally, a press machine operator has an average salary of $37,759, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

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

Press machine operator vs press operator overview

	Press Machine Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$37,759	$34,568
Hourly rate	$18.15	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	84,779	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Press machine operator vs press operator salary

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

	Press Machine Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$37,759	$34,568
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Minneapolis, MN	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	New Hampshire
Best paying company	Johnson Controls	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	Finance	Automotive

Differences between press machine operator and press operator education

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

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

Press machine operator vs press operator demographics

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

	Press Machine Operator	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 78.5% Female, 21.5%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
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, 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 machine operator and press 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.

Press operator example responsibilities.

Work on the assembly line making tire covers for Honda and Toyota.
Maintain SPC records using a bore gauge and calipers.
Ensure quality of parts produce per ISO-9000 standards through the use of calipers, micrometers, and several custom-made gauges.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Adjust colors to become PMS accurate, with gradations.
Assist fab with mig welding.

Press machine operator vs press 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 press operator skills

Quality Standards, 12%
Press Machine, 9%
Quality Checks, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 8%
Safety Guidelines, 5%
Digital Press, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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