Stacker operator vs press operator

The differences between stacker operators and press operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a stacker operator, becoming a press operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a press operator has an average salary of $34,568, which is higher than the $33,567 average annual salary of a stacker operator.

The top three skills for a stacker operator include safety rules, quality checks and math. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Stacker operator vs press operator overview

	Stacker Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$33,567	$34,568
Hourly rate	$16.14	$16.62
Growth rate	7%	-5%
Number of jobs	58,796	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	43	46
Years of experience	4	2

Stacker operator vs press operator salary

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

	Stacker Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$33,567	$34,568
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Springfield, OR	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	Alaska	New Hampshire
Best paying company	North American Stainless	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	Construction	Automotive

Differences between stacker operator and press operator education

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

	Stacker Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Stacker operator vs press operator demographics

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

	Stacker Operator	Press Operator
Average age	43	46
Gender ratio	Male, 87.3% Female, 12.7%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 3.0% White, 58.5% 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	4%	3%

Differences between stacker operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Stacker operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Set and run industrial banding equipment.
Mow lawn either by using a riding lawnmower.
Ensure board width and edge calipers are within quality specifications.
Thread or feed cloth through or around machine rollers and dryers.
Edge cutting of various lawns-Operating different landscaping tools, (blowers, lawn mowers, ect )

Press operator example responsibilities.

Work on the assembly line making tire covers for Honda and Toyota.
Maintain SPC records using a bore gauge and calipers.
Ensure quality of parts produce per ISO-9000 standards through the use of calipers, micrometers, and several custom-made gauges.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Adjust colors to become PMS accurate, with gradations.
Assist fab with mig welding.

Stacker operator vs press operator skills

Common stacker operator skills

Safety Rules, 22%
Quality Checks, 16%
Math, 16%
Load Tags, 9%
Assembly Line, 7%
Tape Measure, 6%

Common press operator skills

Quality Standards, 12%
Press Machine, 9%
Quality Checks, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 8%
Safety Guidelines, 5%
Digital Press, 4%

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