O*NET-SOC 53-7063.00

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.3807/2016
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.007/2016
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.7507/2016
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m2.7507/2016
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a2.7507/2016
Speaking2.A.1.d2.7507/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.7507/2016
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.507/2016
Rate Control1.A.2.b.43.2507/2016
Reaction Time1.A.2.c.13.2507/2016
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.1207/2016
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.1207/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.Core11507/2016
Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.Core11507/2016
Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.Core11507/2016
Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.Core11507/2016
Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.Core11407/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.611/2023
Investigative2.0411/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.