Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
15 tasks analyzed
Examine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct production problems.
Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper forming, glue flow, or pasteboard tension.
Install attachments to machines for gluing, folding, printing, or cutting.
Cut products to specified dimensions, using hand or power cutters.
Place rolls of paper or cardboard on machine feed tracks, and thread paper through gluing, coating, and slitting rollers.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct production problems. | - | - | - |
| Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper forming, glue flow, or pasteboard tension. | - | - | - |
| Install attachments to machines for gluing, folding, printing, or cutting. | - | - | - |
| Cut products to specified dimensions, using hand or power cutters. | - | - | - |
| Place rolls of paper or cardboard on machine feed tracks, and thread paper through gluing, coating, and slitting rollers. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$49,390
per year
Mean Wage
$51,750
per year
Employment
97K
workers
Wage Range
$36,610 - $68,640
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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