Tablet machine operator vs punch press operator

The differences between tablet machine operators and punch 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 tablet machine operator and a punch press operator. Additionally, a punch press operator has an average salary of $37,977, which is higher than the $30,628 average annual salary of a tablet machine operator.

The top three skills for a tablet machine operator include sops, FDA and . The most important skills for a punch press operator are calipers, turret punch press, and micrometers.

Tablet machine operator vs punch press operator overview

	Tablet Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Yearly salary	$30,628	$37,977
Hourly rate	$14.72	$18.26
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	53,909	49,830
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Tablet machine operator vs punch press operator salary

Tablet machine operators and punch press operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tablet Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average salary	$30,628	$37,977
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $39,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Brooklyn Park, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Fortune Brands Home & Security
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between tablet machine operator and punch press operator education

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

	Tablet Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Tablet machine operator vs punch press operator demographics

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

	Tablet Machine Operator	Punch Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 63.9% Female, 36.1%	Male, 80.7% Female, 19.3%
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 tablet machine operator and punch press operator duties and responsibilities

Tablet machine operator example responsibilities.

Operate pharmaceutical tablet making machines in accordance and compliant with the FDA guidelines and ensure proper maintenance is conducted periodically.
Perform the assembly and disassembly of various machines in Compression.Maintain records and a clean environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
Move completed product via forklift to warehouse.

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.

Tablet machine operator vs punch press operator skills

Common tablet machine operator skills

Sops, 57%
FDA, 43%

Common punch press operator skills

Calipers, 14%
Turret Punch Press, 10%
Micrometers, 8%
Math, 7%
Punch Press Machine, 6%
Machine Operation, 5%

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