Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Also known as: Acid Dumper, Archery Equipment Hay Sorter, Assembly Machine Operator (+463 more)
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
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What You'll Do
- Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
- Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
- Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
- Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
- Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
- Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.
- Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
- Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
- Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
- Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
Common styles
Dependability, Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Concern for Others, Independence
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Dependability (High importance: 4.07/5)
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.03/5)
- Cooperation (High importance: 3.88/5)
- Concern for Others (High importance: 3.69/5)
- Independence (High importance: 3.64/5)
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.
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