Punch press operator vs cut out operator

The differences between punch press operators and cut out 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 press operator and a cut out operator. Additionally, a cut out operator has an average salary of $40,930, 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 cut out operator are hand tools, math, and quality checks.

Punch press operator vs cut out operator overview

	Punch Press Operator	Cut Out Operator
Yearly salary	$37,977	$40,930
Hourly rate	$18.26	$19.68
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	49,830	48,104
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Punch press operator vs cut out operator salary

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

	Punch Press Operator	Cut Out Operator
Average salary	$37,977	$40,930
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $32,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	Brooklyn Park, MN	Denver, CO
Highest paying state	Minnesota	Nevada
Best paying company	Fortune Brands Home & Security	Smiths Group
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Retail

Differences between punch press operator and cut out operator education

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

	Punch Press Operator	Cut Out Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Punch press operator vs cut out operator demographics

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

	Punch Press Operator	Cut Out Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%
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 press operator and cut out operator 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.

Cut out operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC wood working machines.
Serialize wax parts on a CNC engraver.
Document dimensions and procedure to guarantee ISO standards are meet.
Calculate requirements, usingbasic math.
Operate precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and scales.
Operate a computer numerical control (CNC), fork lift, and overhead crane

Punch press operator vs cut out operator skills

Common punch press operator skills

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

Common cut out operator skills

Hand Tools, 14%
Math, 13%
Quality Checks, 9%
Tape Measure, 8%
Calipers, 6%
Quality Standards, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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