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Office Machine Operator What They Do

Operates one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.

Reads job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
Delivers completed work.
Places original copies in feed trays, feeds originals into feed rolls, or positions originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
Sorts, assembles, and proofs completed work.
Operates 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.
Computes prices for services and receives payment, or provides supervisors with billing information.
Completes records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
Sets up and adjusts machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
Loads machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
Monitors machine operation, and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.

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People who do this job report that:

You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):