Careers for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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What do they do?

Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.

Also known as:

Binder, Corrugator Operator, Cup Room Technician, Envelope Adjuster, Folder Machine Operator, Gluer Operator, Napkin Machine Operator, Paper Cutter Operator, Paper Machine Backtender, Paper Machine Operator, Paper Machine Tender, Stitching Machine Operator

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is projected to show little or no change from 2020 to 2030.

Projected Employment in OH

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-1.3%
Change

Ranks #29 in job growth rate

650
Job Openings

Ranks #3 in net job growth

Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

Doctorate or Professional Degree (<1%)
Master's degree (1%)
Bachelor's degree (6%)
Associate's degree (12%)
Some college, no degree (22%)
High school diploma equivalent (42%)
Less than high school diploma (16%)

Skills

People in this career often have these skills:

Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Knowledge

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.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Abilities

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).

Activities: what you might do in a day

People in this career often do these activities:

Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

Load materials into production equipment.
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

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This page includes data from:

Career data: O*NET 28.1 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