Punch operator vs punch press operator

The differences between punch 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 punch operator and a punch press operator. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, which is higher than the $33,046 average annual salary of a punch operator.

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

Punch operator vs punch press operator overview

	Punch Operator	Punch Press Operator
Yearly salary	$33,046	$37,977
Hourly rate	$15.89	$18.26
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,679	49,830
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Punch operator vs punch press operator salary

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

	Punch Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average salary	$33,046	$37,977
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $44,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Brooklyn Park, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Fortune Brands Home & Security
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between punch operator and punch press operator education

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

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

Punch operator vs punch press operator demographics

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

	Punch Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.2% Female, 20.8%	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 punch operator and punch press operator duties and responsibilities

Punch operator example responsibilities.

Set up and run cnc amada turret punch presses and sharpen own tooling, and do minor adjustments to program
Operate Amada Apelio, Vipros, EMLK, FOM2 3015NT, FOM2 RI 3015 NT and Trumpf 2030.
Measure thickness of material with calipers and micrometers while sanding to keep material within allowable tolerances.
Dye setting and machine set up.

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.

Punch operator vs punch press operator skills

Common punch operator skills

Quality Checks, 32%
Calipers, 19%
Punch Machine, 16%
CNC, 11%
Punch Press, 7%
ISO, 5%

Common punch press operator skills

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