Puncher vs lap machine operator

The differences between punchers and lap machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both a puncher and a lap machine operator. Additionally, a puncher has an average salary of $35,011, which is higher than the $31,901 average annual salary of a lap machine operator.

The top three skills for a puncher include punch holes, and . The most important skills for a lap machine operator are micrometers, calipers, and .

Puncher vs lap machine operator overview

	Puncher	Lap Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$35,011	$31,901
Hourly rate	$16.83	$15.34
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	71	53,641
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 77%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	6	6

Puncher vs lap machine operator salary

Punchers and lap machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Puncher	Lap Machine Operator
Average salary	$35,011	$31,901
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $52,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between puncher and lap machine operator education

There are a few differences between a puncher and a lap machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Puncher	Lap Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 77%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Accounting	Business
Most common college	-	-

Puncher vs lap machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between punchers' and lap machine operators' demographics:

	Puncher	Lap Machine Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 58.5% Female, 41.5%	Male, 74.3% Female, 25.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.8% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 2.5% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between puncher and lap machine operator duties and responsibilities

Puncher example responsibilities.

Assist in event billing and service for EMBA, and etc.
Help set up or operate soldering and welding equipment, fabricating machines, etc.
Participate in shop fabrication, operation of breaks, press, sheer, fabrication of mock-ups and jigs.
Load, transport, unload, and furnish an experience craft worker with materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
Clean taps and lines, switch out kegs, and service keg line fobs to ensure the best quality beer pour.
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.

Lap machine operator example responsibilities.

Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to insure parts accuracy.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Operate ABB robots and machine to make filters.

Puncher vs lap machine operator skills

Common puncher skills

Punch Holes, 100%

Common lap machine operator skills

Micrometers, 67%
Calipers, 33%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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