CAREER
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$33,000
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+0.2% (little or no change)
Career
What Machine Feeders and Offbearers Do
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Other Job Titles Machine Feeders and Offbearers May Have
Cotton Tipper, Dryer Feeder, Feeder, Lug Loader, Machine Feeder, Offbearer, Sawmill Worker, Sewing Line Baler, Tube Puller
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
- Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
- Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (52%)
Less than high school diploma
19%
High school diploma or equivalent
52%
Some college, no degree
14%
Other*
15%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
