Helpers--Production Workers
SOC Code: 51-9198 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Helpers--Production Workers. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $30,930 | $41,891 | $52,874 | $63,835 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $34,362 | $43,930 | $53,477 | $63,045 |
| Napa, CA | $41,954 | $48,443 | $54,912 | $61,402 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $39,000 | $45,219 | $51,438 | $57,658 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,485 | $42,432 | $49,379 | $56,326 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $34,403 | $41,579 | $48,734 | $55,910 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $38,709 | $44,179 | $49,650 | $55,120 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $37,066 | $42,910 | $48,755 | $54,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $39,042 | $44,221 | $49,379 | $54,558 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $33,405 | $40,394 | $47,403 | $54,392 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Speaking | 2.8 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.6 | |
| Coordination | 2.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 2.7 |
| Production and Processing | 2.7 |
| English Language | 2.7 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.6 |
| Education and Training | 2.4 |
| Administration and Management | 2.1 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 49.3% |
| Less than high school | 32.2% |
| Some college | 17.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
- Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
- Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
- Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
- Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
- Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
- Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software Operational databases
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