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Job Definition
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Job Zone

Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed

These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Interests
Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Knowledge
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skills
Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Tasks
Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.
Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
Push dual control buttons and move controls in order to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
Shovel or scoop materials into containers, machines, or equipment for processing, storage, or transport.
Transfer materials and products to and from machinery and equipment, using industrial trucks or hand trucks.
Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.
Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Open and close gates of belt and pneumatic conveyors on machines that are fed directly from preceding machines.
Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
Wages

In 2008, the California average annual wage was $25,310.00.

Most people employed in this occupation were paid between $17,310.00 and $38,400.00.

Outlook

During 2006, there were approximately 13,300 people employed in this field in California. It is projected that there will be 12,000 employed in 2016. This occupation will have about 0 openings due to growth and about 240 replacement openings for approximately 240 total annual openings. This occupation .

Colleges and Training
There are currently no programs listed for this occupation.
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