Description

Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.

Interests

Conventional
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Work Values

Support
Relationships
Independence

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Work Styles

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Integrity

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Tasks

Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
Deliver completed work.
Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
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.

Work Activities

Working with Computers
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Controlling Machines and Processes

Detailed Work Activities

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Technology Skills

Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop communications software
Desktop publishing software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software

Abilities

Near Vision
Written Comprehension
Information Ordering
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression

Skills

Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking

Knowledge

English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Computers and Electronics

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Office Machine Operators, Except Computer:

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Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$29,850
Median (50%)	$39,020
High (90%)	$56,340

Employability

There are currently 29,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 24,800 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -15%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of -15%

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