NorthStar

Occupations/53-7063.00

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

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

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

68%

Higher automation risk

A day in this job

  • Mostly routine

    Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.

  • Mostly routine

    Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.

  • Mostly routine

    Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.

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. 01Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  2. 02Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
  3. 03Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
  4. 04Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
  5. 05Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
  6. 06Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.18
  • Degree of automation2.89
  • Time sitting1.66
  • Originality (ability)2.00
  • Conflict situations2.54
  • Hands-on objects/tools4.33
  • Outdoors / weather1.72
  • Disease exposure1.08
  • Decision freedom2.98

Top abilities

  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.75
  • Control Precision3.50
  • Reaction Time3.25
  • Rate Control3.25
  • Oral Expression3.12
  • Near Vision3.12
  • Static Strength3.00
  • Problem Sensitivity3.00

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension2.75
  • Active Listening2.75
  • Writing2.38
  • Speaking2.75
  • Mathematics2.12
  • Science1.25
  • Critical Thinking2.50
  • Active Learning2.00
  • Learning Strategies2.00
  • Monitoring3.00

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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