Details Report for:
43-9071.00 - Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.
Sample of reported job titles: Copy Center Operator, Copy Machine Operator, Copy Technician, Graphics Production Specialist, Key Operator, Machine Operator, Printing Services Coordinator, Reprographics Technician
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software
; Microsoft Access
- Desktop communications software — Eko
- Desktop publishing software — Microsoft Publisher
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Addressing machines — Mail addressing machines
- Automatic labeling systems — Automatic labeling equipment
- Bar code reader equipment — Barcode scanners
- Dot matrix printers — Computer form printers; High speed impact printers
- Embossing tools — Embossing machines
- Inkjet fax machine — Inkjet facsimile machines
- Letter folders — Parallel folding equipment
- Lithographic equipment — Lithographic presses
- Mail opening machines — Mail opening equipment
- Microfiche or microfilm viewers — Microfilm readers
- Microfiche reader printers — Microfiche duplicators; Microfilm duplicators
- Microfilm processors — Automated microfilm processors
- Paper cutting machines or accessories — Form separators
- Paper jogging machines — Paper joggers
- Paper punching or binding machines — Paper binding machines
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers — Copy machines
- Plotter printers — Graphic plotters
- Printing collators or decollators — Paper collators
- Scanners — Computer data input scanners
- Sorters — Mail sorting machines
- Thermal binding machine — Thermal binder machines
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements.
- Operate office equipment.
- Deliver items.
- Compile data or documentation.
- Sort materials or products.
- Calculate costs of goods or services.
- Collect deposits, payments or fees.
- Provide information to coworkers.
- Record production information.
- Adjust office equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
- Clean facilities or equipment.
- Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.
- Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
- Store records or related materials.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed |
Education | These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
Related 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. |
Job Zone 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, and tellers. |
SVP Range | (4.0 to < 6.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
39-1013.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers ![]() |
43-5051.00 | Postal Service Clerks |
43-5061.00 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks |
43-5071.00 | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks |
51-5113.00 | Print Binding and Finishing Workers |
51-6062.00 | Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
51-9083.00 | Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians ![]() |
51-9141.00 | Semiconductor Processing Technicians |
51-9151.00 | Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators |
51-9194.00 | Etchers and Engravers |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $16.08 hourly, $33,450 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 47,300 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 3,800 |
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Top industries (2019) | Administrative and Support Services (26% employed in this sector)
Finance and Insurance (14%)
Information (12%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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