Salary Breakdown
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Average
$34,010
ANNUAL
$16.35
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,990
ANNUAL
$13.94
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,890
ANNUAL
$14.37
HOURLY
Expert Level
$39,820
ANNUAL
$19.14
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
850
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
01
Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
02
Deliver completed work.
03
Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
04
Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
05
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.
06
Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
07
Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
08
Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
09
Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
10
Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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