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Careers / Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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| Job Requirements |
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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. |
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Education:
These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
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Training:
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
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| Top 5 Skills |
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Top 5 Abilities |
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| Operation Monitoring —
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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| Operation and Control —
Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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| Monitoring —
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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| Quality Control Analysis —
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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| Coordination —
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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| Problem Sensitivity —
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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| Arm-Hand Steadiness —
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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| Near Vision —
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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| Control Precision —
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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| Selective Attention —
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
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| Knowledge |
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| Production and Processing —
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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| English Language —
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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| Mechanical —
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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| Mathematics —
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| The U.S. minimum wage in 1955 was 75 cents. |
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| Did you know... |
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| The MyPlan.com Majors Database provides detailed profiles on more than 1,100 different majors and degree programs available in the U.S. |
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