About This Career Path
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Manufacturing
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Manufacturing Industry
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Average
$38,470
ANNUAL
$18.50
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,830
ANNUAL
$13.86
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,920
ANNUAL
$18.23
HOURLY
Expert Level
$48,780
ANNUAL
$23.45
HOURLY
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
510
Projected job openings through 2030
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
01
Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
02
Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
03
Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
04
Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
05
Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
06
Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
07
Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
08
Transfer materials and products to and from machinery and equipment, using industrial trucks or hand trucks.
09
Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
10
Shovel or scoop materials into containers, machines, or equipment for processing, storage, or transport.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Rate Control
ABILITY
Reaction Time
ABILITY
Near Vision
Manufacturing
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