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Machine Feeder

Machine Feeder

  • Ideal for those who enjoy hands-on work with machinery and production processes.
  • Ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing by managing material flow.
  • Play a key role in transforming raw materials into finished products.
💰 Earn $37K-$47K
📚 None

Overview

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

Scoop

Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

5,100 in Total

Earnings

$40,990 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

    You value 🙏

    • Having support
    • Support
    • Independence
    • Having freedom
    • Relationships
    • Personal relationships

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