Office Machine Operators
Also called: Copy Center Operator, Copy Machine Operator, Key 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.
Arts and Humanities
Business
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Hand and Finger Use
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Data base user interface and query software
Desktop communications software
Spreadsheet software
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![]() $33,450
![]() $23,120
$50,490
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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.
KNOWLEDGE
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
SKILLS
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
ABILITIES
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Independence
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- Data entry software
- Microsoft Access
Desktop communications software
- Eko
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
EDUCATION

- high school diploma/GED
- bachelor's degree
JOB OUTLOOK

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$33,450

$23,120
$50,490