Helpers--Production Workers Go Back to List Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
	Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
	Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
	Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
	Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
	Mark or tag identification on parts.
	Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
	Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
	Clean and lubricate equipment.
	Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production.

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $41,289.00 $19.85  $15.17  $15.94 - $21.71  Bridgeport/Stamford $41,122.00 $19.77  $15.10  $15.93 - $21.79  Danbury $41,091.00 $19.76  $14.53  $15.51 - $21.20  Hartford $40,414.00 $19.43  $15.02  $15.60 - $21.42  New Haven $41,550.00 $19.98  $15.64  $16.81 - $21.71  New London/Norwich $39,028.00 $18.77  $13.50  $14.26 - $20.94  Waterbury $38,361.00 $18.45  $15.17  $15.61 - $19.47  Torrington $43,123.00 $20.74  $14.95  $16.57 - $23.48

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   172   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, but the number of annual openings will offer good or favorable job opportunities.

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