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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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 Decline 2 percent from 2022 to 2032

Projected Employment in OH

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    Ranks #26 in job growth rate
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    Job Openings

    Ranks #2 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

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

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People in this career often have these skills:

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

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.

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).

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.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 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

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