Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Tasks Include:
- Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
- 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.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: -10.1%
National: -12.8%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$36,710.00
State
$36,580.00
Regional
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Description
Career Cluster: | Business, Management & Administration |
Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 67.73%
- Bachelor's Degree = 17.43%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 9.03%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 5.81%
Related Work Experience
- None = 36.93%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 29.04%
- Up to and including 1 month = 14.94%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 7.47%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 5.81%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5.81%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- None = 30.39%
- Up to and including 1 month = 25.63%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 19.09%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 11.62%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 7.47%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.81%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 48.55%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 26.56%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 11.62%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 7.47%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 5.81%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
- 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.
- Clean and file master copies or plates.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Cut copies apart and write identifying information, such as page numbers or titles, on copies.
- Move heat units and clamping frames over screen beds to form Braille impressions on pages, raising frames to release individual copies.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
71.75 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
68.75 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
60.50 | Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
50.75 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
56.25 | Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
53.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
53.00 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
50.00 | 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. |
50.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
50.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
50.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
50.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
50.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
65.50 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
65.50 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
56.25 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
53.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
53.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
50.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
50.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
50.00 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
74.75 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
68.00 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
63.75 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
61.50 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
60.25 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
57.25 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
56.50 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
56.25 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
56.25 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
56.00 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
54.25 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
54.00 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
52.50 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
51.50 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
50.00 | Performing Administrative Activities | Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
84.50 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
80.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
68.50 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
67.50 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
66.50 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
61.75 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
61.75 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
61.25 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
59.50 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
54.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
52.00 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
51.25 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
49.50 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
55.50 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
50.00 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
90.60 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
87.60 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
82.40 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
81.20 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
78.60 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
76.40 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
75.60 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
75.40 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
73.40 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
72.20 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
66.40 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
65.80 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
65.00 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
64.40 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
64.20 | Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
63.80 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
60.20 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
59.60 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
59.40 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
58.60 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
57.00 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
55.40 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
53.60 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
53.20 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
51.20 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
50.20 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $27,040.00 | $36,710.00 | $42,250.00 |
Virginia | $27,340.00 | $36,580.00 | $43,550.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $31,273.69 | $40,716.95 | $49,795.57 |
Bay Consortium | $30,799.56 | $40,348.18 | $47,991.00 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $26,594.41 | $34,439.69 | $39,976.32 |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | $27,343.30 | $28,236.81 | $33,473.88 |
Hampton Roads | $27,567.45 | $30,361.59 | $36,036.63 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | $32,166.16 | $44,667.99 | $55,093.59 |
Piedmont Workforce | $33,046.24 | $36,277.31 | $40,381.24 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 34,300 | 29,900 | -12.8% |
Virginia | 804 | 723 | -10.1% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
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Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
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Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Titles
- Braille Coder
- Braille Duplicating Machine Operator
- Business Machine Operator
- Check Embosser
- Check Writing Machine Operator
- Clerical Offset Duplicating Machine Operator
- Coin Machine Operator
- Coin Rolling Machine Operator
- Coin Wrapping Machine Operator
- Collating Machine Operator
- Collator Operator
- Compotype Operator
- Copy Center Operator
- Copy Machine Operator
- Copy Room Technician
- Copy Technician
- Dexigraph Operator
- Ditto Machine Operator
- Document Photographer
- Duplicating Machine Operator
- Duplicator
- Dupligraph Operator
- Embossing Machine Operator
- Graphic Designer
- Graphics Production Specialist
- Graphotype Operator
- Key Operator
- Line-O-Scribe Operator
- Machine Operator
- Mail Clerk
- Micro Photographer
- Microfilm Camera Operator
- Microfilm Machine Operator
- Microfilm Mounter
- Microfilm Operator
- Microfilm or Microfiche Camera Operator
- Microfilmer
- Mimeograph Operator
- Mimeographer
- Multigraph Operator
- Multigrapher
- Multilith Operator
- Office Machine Embossograph Operator
- Offset Duplicating Machine Operator
- Photocopy Operator
- Photocopying Machine Operator
- Photographic Machine Operator
- Photostat Operator
- Photostatic Copy Maker
- Print Center Specialist
- Printing Services Coordinator
- Printing Sign Machine Operator
- Production Manager
- Production Operator
- Production Specialist
- Project Coordinator
- Proof Clerk
- Proof Machine Operator
- Proof Operator
- Recordak Operator
- Reprographics Technician
- Retail Consultant
- Scanning Clerk
- Set-O-Type Operator
- Shipping Specialist
- Ticket Machine Operator
- Transit Clerk
- Transit Department Clerk
- Transit Proof Machine Operator
- Xerox Machine Operator
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Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
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