NorthStar

Occupations/51-9198.00

Helpers--Production Workers

Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

75%

Higher automation risk

Human characteristics

19%

Fewer uniquely human demands

Task orientation

66%

Higher automation risk

A day in this job

  • Mostly routine

    Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.

  • Mostly routine

    Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.

  • Mostly routine

    Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.

The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.

Core tasks

  1. 01Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
  2. 02Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
  3. 03Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
  4. 04Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
  5. 05Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
  6. 06Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.21
  • Degree of automation2.62
  • Time sitting2.03
  • Originality (ability)1.88
  • Conflict situations2.15
  • Hands-on objects/tools4.62
  • Outdoors / weather2.12
  • Disease exposure1.02
  • Decision freedom3.69

Top abilities

  • Near Vision3.50
  • Trunk Strength3.25
  • Static Strength3.25
  • Manual Dexterity3.25
  • Control Precision3.25
  • Problem Sensitivity3.12
  • Multilimb Coordination3.12
  • Information Ordering3.12

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension2.62
  • Active Listening2.88
  • Writing1.88
  • Speaking2.75
  • Mathematics2.00
  • Science1.25
  • Critical Thinking2.75
  • Active Learning2.00
  • Learning Strategies2.00
  • Monitoring2.88

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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