Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
SOC Code: 43-9071 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $39,666 | $47,258 | $54,850 | $62,442 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $27,394 | $39,062 | $50,710 | $62,379 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $27,394 | $39,062 | $50,710 | $62,379 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,938 | $46,197 | $53,477 | $60,736 |
| Merced, CA | $38,667 | $45,718 | $52,790 | $59,842 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,438 | $45,510 | $52,603 | $59,675 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $34,570 | $42,910 | $51,230 | $59,571 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $40,747 | $46,925 | $53,082 | $59,259 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $36,816 | $44,283 | $51,750 | $59,218 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $38,854 | $45,614 | $52,374 | $59,134 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Production and Processing | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Administrative | 2.7 |
| Communications and Media | 2.3 |
| Mechanical | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 67.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.4% |
| Some college | 9.0% |
| Associate's degree | 5.8% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
- Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
- Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
- Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
- Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Eko Microsoft Publisher Multi-line optical character reader OCR software
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