Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	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.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	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 Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing	61,260
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills	22,850
Printing and Related Support Activities	4,840
Employment Services	2,650
Animal Slaughtering and Processing	1,700
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)	970
Plastics Product Manufacturing	740
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	270
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	240
Warehousing and Storage	230

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Average Annual Salary	$40,320
Average Hourly Wage	$19.38
Total Employment	97,960