Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
What do they do?
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
Also known as:
Bundler, Chemical Operator, Closing Machine Operator, Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator (CNC Machine Operator), Filler Operator, Machine Operator, Packaging Machine Operator, Packaging Operator, Packer Inspector, Packing Attendant, Packing Machine Operator
Projected Employment Rankings For All United States:
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1.3%
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46,700
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Majors that prepare Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders:
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork (150)
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (2,115)
- Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking (264)
★ Number of granted degrees for degree type, All, is listed after the major.
Colleges with the most graduates that become Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders:
- Ivy Tech Community College
- Santa Ana College
- Southwestern Illinois College
- Northwest Mississippi Community College
- Texas State Technical College
- Foothill College
Best colleges for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders:
- Colorado Mesa University
- Dunwoody College of Technology
- Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Utah State University
- SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
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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.
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Weigh finished products.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
- Clear equipment jams.
- Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 26.3 Database
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Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
