Turret lathe operator vs press operator

The differences between turret lathe operators and 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 turret lathe operator and a press operator. Additionally, a turret lathe operator has an average salary of $38,904, which is higher than the $34,568 average annual salary of a press operator.

The top three skills for a turret lathe operator include pallets, hand tools and calipers. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Turret lathe operator vs press operator overview

	Turret Lathe Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$38,904	$34,568
Hourly rate	$18.70	$16.62
Growth rate	-8%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,277	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	43	46
Years of experience	2	2

Turret lathe operator vs press operator salary

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

	Turret Lathe Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$38,904	$34,568
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $47,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between turret lathe operator and press operator education

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

	Turret Lathe Operator	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Turret lathe operator vs press operator demographics

Here are the differences between turret lathe operators' and press operators' demographics:

	Turret Lathe Operator	Press Operator
Average age	43	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 5.4% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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	6%	3%

Differences between turret lathe operator and press operator duties and responsibilities

Turret lathe operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Maintain SPC and record data to assure the part is within control limits; maintain accurate downtime and production records.
Use of CMM equipment to measure parts with a high degree of accuracy and make offsets to cutting machinery if necessary.
Involve in maintaining continuous improvement in documentation and procedures for ISO certification.
Fulfill production responsibilities to customer while maintaining superior quality using physical gauges and CMM machines.
Create procedures for inspection and documentation of ISO compliant, manufacture components for a laser surgery workstation.

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.

Turret lathe operator vs press operator skills

Common turret lathe operator skills

Pallets, 38%
Hand Tools, 15%
Calipers, 15%
Inventory Control, 7%
Load Trucks, 5%
Punch Press, 4%

Common press operator skills

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