O*NET-SOC 51-9196.00

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.

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 occupation4
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.g3.6208/2018
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.2508/2018
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.1208/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2018
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.008/2018

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
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.3808/2018
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.2508/2018
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.2508/2018
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.2508/2018
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.1208/2018
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.1208/2018

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
Examine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct production problems.Core8208/2018
Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper forming, glue flow, or pasteboard tension.Core8108/2018
Start machines and move controls to regulate tension on pressure rolls, to synchronize speed of machine components, and to adjust temperatures of glue or paraffin.Core8008/2018
Disassemble machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand or power tools.Core8108/2018

Work interests

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

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.5311/2023
Conventional4.5411/2023
Investigative1.7211/2023
Enterprising1.4511/2023
Artistic1.2611/2023
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.