Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

• Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
• Operate office machines such as high speed business photocopiers, readers, scanners, addressing machines, stencil-cutting machines, microfilm readers or printers, folding and inserting machines, bursters, and binder machines.
• Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
• Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
• Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
• Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
• Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
• Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
• Maintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items.
• File and store completed documents.
• Clean machines, perform minor repairs, and report major repair needs.
• Operate auxiliary machines such as collators, pad and tablet making machines, staplers, and paper punching, folding, cutting, and perforating machines.
• Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
• Deliver completed work.
• Cut copies apart and write identifying information, such as page numbers or titles, on copies.
• Prepare and process papers for use in scanning, microfilming, and microfiche.
• Clean and file master copies or plates.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer.

• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer.