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Operate paper goods machines.

Paper Goods Machine Operators set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines. The machines they run may do a variety of things, including sawing, corrugating, wrapping, stitching, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.

Wages	$20.61 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
On the Job	Work Activities Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. Feed materials or products into or through equipment. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures. Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Career Pathways	Production
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