Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Jobs Pay in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $17.19 – $18.91
Average Annual Pay
Range: $35,755 – $39,331
How much do Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$15.34/hr
Range: $14.61 – $16.07
Annual Rate
$31,912
Range: $30,392 – $33,431
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$18.05/hr
Range: $17.19 – $18.91
Annual Rate
$37,543
Range: $35,755 – $39,331
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$20.76/hr
Range: $19.77 – $21.75
Annual Rate
$43,174
Range: $41,118 – $45,231
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job description
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic professionals work in production facilities to manufacture goods and products. They operate machinery, assemble components, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process.
- •Operate manufacturing equipment
- •Assemble products according to specifications
- •Perform quality control checks
- •Maintain production equipment
- •Follow safety procedures
- •Meet production quotas
- •Machine operation
- •Attention to detail
- •Quality control
- •Physical stamina
- •Basic math skills
- •Safety awareness
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Manufacturing experience preferred
- •Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
- •Ability to stand for extended periods

