Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Go Back to List Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
	Operate office machines such as high speed business photocopiers, readers, scanners, addressing machines, stencil-cutting machines, microfilm readers or printers, folding and inserting machines, bursters, and binder machines.
	Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
	Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
	Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
	Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
	Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
	Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
	Maintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items.
	File and store completed documents.

Skills
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	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.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Knowledge
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	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.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	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.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $47,184.00 $22.68  $17.22  $17.37 - $25.79  Bridgeport/Stamford $54,385.00 $26.15  $20.39  $22.41 - $29.09  Hartford $43,522.00 $20.92  $17.18  $17.27 - $23.22  New Haven $55,756.00 $26.81  $17.68  $17.88 - $27.73

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   18   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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