Punch press operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between punch press operators and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a punch press operator, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a certified medical technician has an average salary of $38,859, which is higher than the $37,977 average annual salary of a punch press operator.

The top three skills for a punch press operator include calipers, turret punch press and micrometers. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Punch press operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Punch Press Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$37,977	$38,859
Hourly rate	$18.26	$18.68
Growth rate	-5%	5%
Number of jobs	49,830	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	12

Punch press operator vs certified medical technician salary

Punch press operators and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Punch Press Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$37,977	$38,859
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Brooklyn Park, MN	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	Minnesota	Alaska
Best paying company	Fortune Brands Home & Security	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Health Care

Differences between punch press operator and certified medical technician education

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

	Punch Press Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	General Studies	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Punch press operator vs certified medical technician demographics

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

	Punch Press Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
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, 15.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 10.0% White, 53.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	8%

Differences between punch press operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

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.

Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.

Punch press operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common punch press operator skills

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

Common certified medical technician skills

Patients, 17%
Vital Signs, 12%
CPR, 8%
Administer Medications, 7%
Resident Care, 6%
HIPAA, 6%

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