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Is being an office machine operator a good fit for you?

Runs office machines such as photocopiers and duplicating machines to produce copies of documents and other items.

What the work involves

  • Reads job orders to see what work is needed, how many and which materials.
  • Puts originals into feed trays or rollers, or positions them for copying.
  • Delivers the finished work to customers.
  • Sorts, assembles and checks finished work.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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