Office Machine Operators

Also Called: Copy Center Operator, Copy Machine Operator, Key Operator

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$28,450

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Office Machine Operators do

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

  • Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
  • Deliver completed work.
  • Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business • Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Material Distribution Operations • OCT-Only Finance & Business • OCT-Only Transportation • Office Administration • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Time Pressure
  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Printing collators or decollators
  • Paper punching or binding machines
  • Mail opening machines
  • Photocopiers
  • Paper cutting machines or accessories

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Microsoft Access
Desktop communications software
Eko
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation and Control
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Education

  • 68% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 17% Bachelor's degree
  • 9% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Office Machine Operators Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Brokerage Clerks

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Independence

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Office Machine Operators across the country typically make.

$13.68 / hour
$28,450 /year

Entry Level

$18.01 / hour
$37,450 /year

Median Level

$25.75 / hour
$53,560 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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