Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Machine Feeders and Offbearers to decrease by -13.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 41,800 to 36,300 jobs. Its estimate of 4,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($41,220), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
41,800
Projected employment (2034)
36,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
-13%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,000
Pay & Preparation
$41,220
No formal educational credential
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (3.38/5) • Monitoring (3/5) • Reading Comprehension (2.75/5) • Speaking (2.75/5) • Troubleshooting (2.75/5) • Active Listening (2.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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