Press operator vs punch press operator

The differences between press operators and punch 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 operator and a punch press operator. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

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

Press operator vs punch press operator overview

	Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Yearly salary	$34,568	$37,977
Hourly rate	$16.62	$18.26
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	55,215	49,830
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Press operator vs punch press operator salary

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

	Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average salary	$34,568	$37,977
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Westfield, MA	Brooklyn Park, MN
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	Minnesota
Best paying company	ProAmpac	Fortune Brands Home & Security
Best paying industry	Automotive	Manufacturing

Differences between press operator and punch press operator education

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

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

Press operator vs punch press operator demographics

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

	Press Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%
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, 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 operator and punch press operator duties and responsibilities

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.

Punch press operator example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or veneer calipers.
Die room equipment Gerber profile 408 cnc router table.
Set up and run all aspects of the stamping process
Possess the ability to effectively utilize advance shop math and computer skills.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and hoists to move stock and product.
Grind out burrs and sharp edges, using portable grinders, speed lathes, and polishing jacks.

Press operator vs punch press operator skills

Common press operator skills

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

Common punch press operator skills

Calipers, 14%
Turret Punch Press, 10%
Micrometers, 8%
Math, 7%
Punch Press Machine, 6%
Machine Operation, 5%