Punch press operator vs drill press operator

The differences between punch press operators and drill 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 press operator and a drill press operator. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, which is higher than the $35,232 average annual salary of a drill press operator.

The top three skills for a punch press operator include calipers, turret punch press and micrometers. The most important skills for a drill press operator are blueprint specifications, jigs, and tape measure.

Punch press operator vs drill press operator overview

	Punch Press Operator	Drill Press Operator
Yearly salary	$37,977	$35,232
Hourly rate	$18.26	$16.94
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	49,830	44,485
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Punch press operator vs drill press operator salary

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

	Punch Press Operator	Drill Press Operator
Average salary	$37,977	$35,232
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $28,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Brooklyn Park, MN	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	Fortune Brands Home & Security	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between punch press operator and drill press operator education

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

	Punch Press Operator	Drill Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Punch press operator vs drill press operator demographics

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

	Punch Press Operator	Drill Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%
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 press operator and drill press 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.

Drill press operator example responsibilities.

Certify machine operator for Amada press break of stainless steel
General mig welding for any project that is needed.
Drill and tap aerospace parts such as steel and aluminum structures.
Use of work orders to follow ISO procedures, and complete product quantity for each job perform.
Used tooling consist of Oxygen/acetylene torches, grinders, welding equipment including MIG and flux-core wire using noble gas shields.
Perform basic troubleshooting of extrusion machinery and plastics processes.

Punch press operator vs drill press 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 drill press operator skills

Blueprint Specifications, 19%
Jigs, 16%
Tape Measure, 11%
CNC Machines, 8%
Safety Practices, 5%
Drill Holes, 5%

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