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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Examine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct production problems.Core12678
- Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper forming, glue flow, or pasteboard tension.Core12683
- Install attachments to machines for gluing, folding, printing, or cutting.Supplemental12681
- Cut products to specified dimensions, using hand or power cutters.Supplemental12687
- Place rolls of paper or cardboard on machine feed tracks, and thread paper through gluing, coating, and slitting rollers.Supplemental12685
- Monitor finished cartons as they drop from forming machines into rotating hoppers and into gravity feed chutes to prevent jamming.Supplemental12688
- Adjust guide assemblies, forming bars, and folding mechanisms according to specifications, using hand tools.Supplemental12680
- 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.Core12679
- Measure, space, and set saw blades, cutters, and perforators, according to product specifications.Supplemental12682
- Fill glue and paraffin reservoirs, and position rollers to dispense glue onto paperboard.Supplemental12686
- Disassemble machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand or power tools.Core12689
- Stamp products with information such as dates, using hand stamps or automatic stamping devices.Supplemental12684
- Remove finished cores, and stack or place them on conveyors for transfer to other work areas.Supplemental12690
- Lift tote boxes of finished cartons, and dump cartons into feed hoppers.Supplemental12691
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 10 examples in 8 categories, 7 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Document management software
- Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
- Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
Desktop publishing software
- Adobe InDesignHot Technology
- Quark enterprise publishing software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Electronic mail software
- Objectif Lune PrintShop Mail
Customer relationship management CRM software
- Virtual Systems Mail-Shop
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Performing General Physical Activities
Load materials into production equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Handling and Moving Objects
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.