Machine Feeders and Offbearers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 21 470 - 46 870; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Course Advisor is looking for a Machine Feeder and Offbearer to manage the operation of materials within machines. The responsibilities include transferring materials, shoveling, packaging, and ensuring that machines work properly. Ideal candidates will have skills in operation monitoring, troubleshooting, and quality control analysis. The salary ranges from $21,470 to $46,870 a year, with notable demand for the position across various states in the U.S.

Responsabilités

• Open and close gates of belt and pneumatic conveyors.
• Shovel or scoop materials into containers or machines.
• Transfer materials and products using hand trucks.

Connaissances

Operation Monitoring

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Quality Control Analysis

Troubleshooting

Outils

Data entry software

Machine operation software

Description du poste

Machine Feeder and Offbearer

What Do Machine Feeder and Offbearer Do?

Machine Feeder & Offbearer Definition: Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

Responsibilities

• Open and close gates of belt and pneumatic conveyors on machines that are fed directly from preceding machines.
• Shovel or scoop materials into containers, machines, or equipment for processing, storage, or transport.
• Transfer materials and products to and from machinery and equipment, using industrial trucks or hand trucks.
• Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
• Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
• Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.

Required Skills

• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

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Job Demand

In the United States, there were 87,700 jobs for Machine Feeder and Offbearer in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 1.7% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,500 new jobs for Machine Feeder and Offbearer by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 12,000 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Machine Feeder & Offbearer are New Mexico, South Carolina, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Hawaii, or Massachusetts. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary

The salary for Machine Feeders and Offbearer ranges between about $21,470 and $46,870 a year.

Machine Feeders and Offbearers who work in Louisiana, Kansas, or Iowa, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technology

• Data entry software
• Machine operation software