Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 345 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 50% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
AI could do much of this on its own
Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
AI could do much of this on its own
Operate office machines such as high speed business photocopiers, readers, scanners, addressing machines, stencil-cutting machines, microfilm readers or printers, folding and inserting machines, bursters, and binder machines.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
AI could do much of this on its own
Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Deliver completed work.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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