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Helpers--Production Workers

What do they do?

Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Also known as:

Assembly Line Worker, Control Room Helper, Laminator Helper, Machine Helper, Machine Operator Helper, Press Helper, Press Room Helper, Production Helper, Slitter Helper, Welder Helper

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Helpers--Production Workers is projected to Decline 11 percent from 2024 to 2034

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • -11.2%

    Change

    Ranks #60 in job growth rate
    490

    Job Openings

    Ranks #21 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (40%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (25%)
  • Some college, no degree  (17%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (9%)
  • Associate's degree  (6%)
  • Master's degree  (2%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Count finished products or workpieces.
  • Inspect work to ensure standards are met.
  • Operate industrial equipment.
  • Prepare materials for processing.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
  • Package products for storage or shipment.
  • Clean work areas.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
  • Weigh finished products.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Signal others to coordinate work activities.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Replace worn equipment components.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.
  • Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.
  • Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Mix ingredients.
  • Shovel materials.
  • Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
  • Thread wire or cable through ducts or conduits.
  • Run wiring to connect equipment.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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