Punch press operator vs press break operator

The differences between punch press operators and press break 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 press break operator. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, which is higher than the $34,189 average annual salary of a press break operator.

The top three skills for a punch press operator include calipers, turret punch press and micrometers. The most important skills for a press break operator are operate cnc, calipers, and laser machine.

Punch press operator vs press break operator overview

	Punch Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Yearly salary	$37,977	$34,189
Hourly rate	$18.26	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	49,830	45,544
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 61%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Punch press operator vs press break operator salary

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

	Punch Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Average salary	$37,977	$34,189
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
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 press break operator education

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

	Punch Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 61%
Most common major	General Studies	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Punch press operator vs press break operator demographics

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

	Punch Press Operator	Press Break Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%	Male, 89.9% Female, 10.1%
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 press break 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.

Press break operator example responsibilities.

Operate conventional mill and conventional lathe machines, cold see, spot-welding & MIG & TIG.
Work as an Oasys punch machine operator and help the hot stamp and the final count for the cards.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

Punch press operator vs press break 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 press break operator skills

Operate CNC, 16%
Calipers, 13%
Laser Machine, 7%
Tape Measure, 6%
Aluminum, 6%
Safety Regulations, 6%

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