Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Perform the tasks of setting up, operating, or tending to paper goods machinery that does things like converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, packing, sewing, shaping, sealing, paper or paperboard sheets into...

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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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Level of responsibilities
Leadership
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Critical decision making
Competition for this position

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More

Areas of Study

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Top Skills

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