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Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

Also called: Copy Center Operator, Copy Machine Operator, Key Operator, Machine Operator

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:
  • 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Business

  • customer service

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Engineering and Technology

  • computers and electronics

Basic Skills

  • reading work related information
  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • read and understand what is written
  • communicate by speaking

Hand and Finger Use

  • keep your arm or hand steady

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Independence

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop

Desktop communications software

  • Eko

Desktop publishing software

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Microsoft Publisher

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $36,710

Education

High school diploma/GED or bachelor's degree is usually needed.