Machine Feeders & Offbearers

Also Called: Dryer Feeder, Feeder, Offbearer

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,880

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Machine Feeders & Offbearers do

Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

  • Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
  • Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Spend Time Standing
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  • Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Tools

  • Track cranes
  • Wrapping machinery
  • Electronic actuators
  • Hoists
  • Safety glasses

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Time accounting software
Work time tracking software
Industrial control software
Machine operation software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 73% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 21% Less than high school diploma
  • 4% 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?


Machine Feeders & Offbearers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Ship Engineers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Procurement Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Transportation Inspectors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

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

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

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

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others
  • Independence
  • Integrity

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Controlled Movement

This is what Machine Feeders & Offbearers across the country typically make.

$14.37 / hour
$29,880 /year

Entry Level

$18.87 / hour
$39,250 /year

Median Level

$25.63 / hour
$53,320 /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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