Median Annual Wage: $28,510
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (61%); Less than high school diploma (24%); Associate's degree (8%)
Projected Growth: Decline (-3% or lower)
Related Job Titles: Machine Operator; Production Operator; Copy Machine Operator; Copy Center Operator; Production Specialist; Copy Technician; Duplicating Machine Operator; Graphics Production Specialist; Key Operator; Print Center Specialist
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer.
More Office and Administrative Support Careers
- Operate office machines such as high speed business photocopiers, readers, scanners, addressing machines, stencil-cutting machines, microfilm readers or printers, folding and inserting machines, bursters, and binder machines.
- Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
- Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
- Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
- Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
- Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
- Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
- Maintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items.
- File and store completed documents.
- Clean machines, perform minor repairs, and report major repair needs.
- Operate auxiliary machines such as collators, pad and tablet making machines, staplers, and paper punching, folding, cutting, and perforating machines.
- Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
- Deliver completed work.
- Prepare and process papers for use in scanning, microfilming, and microfiche.
- Cut copies apart and write identifying information, such as page numbers or titles, on copies.
- Clean and file master copies or plates.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer.
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer.