Office Machine Operators

Also called: Copy Center Operator, Copy Machine Operator, Key Operator, Print Shop Assistant,

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

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

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

You might use software like this on the job:

Data base user interface and query software

Data entry software
Microsoft Access

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

high school diploma/GED
bachelor's degree

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$33,450

$23,120

$50,490