Punch press operator vs operator

The differences between punch press operators and operators 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 an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, which is higher than the $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a punch press operator include calipers, turret punch press and micrometers. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Punch press operator vs operator overview

	Punch Press Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$37,977	$37,928
Hourly rate	$18.26	$18.23
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	49,830	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	46	43
Years of experience	2	4

Punch press operator vs operator salary

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

	Punch Press Operator	Operator
Average salary	$37,977	$37,928
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Brooklyn Park, MN	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	Minnesota	North Dakota
Best paying company	Fortune Brands Home & Security	Microsoft
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Technology

Differences between punch press operator and operator education

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

	Punch Press Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Punch press operator vs operator demographics

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

	Punch Press Operator	Operator
Average age	46	43
Gender ratio	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
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, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	4%

Differences between punch press operator and 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.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Punch press operator vs 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 operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%