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Career Details : Mail Machine Operators, Preparation and Handling

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Description

Operate machines that: emboss names, addresses, and other matter onto metal plates for use in addressing machines; print names, addresses, and similar information onto items such as envelopes, accounting forms, and advertising literature; address, fold, stuff, seal, and stamp mail; and open envelopes.

Experience

No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

Education

These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Tasks

  • Starts machine.
  • Operates embossing machine or typewriter to make corrections, additions, and changes on address plates.
  • Reads production order to determine type and size of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
  • Makes adjustments to machine and inspects output for defects.
  • Selects type of die size.
  • Changes machine ribbon.
  • Inserts material for printing or addressing into loading rack on machine.
  • Removes printed material from machine, such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
  • Checks ink level, adds ink, and fills paste reservoir.
  • Places folded sheets into envelopes preparatory to mailing.
  • Adjusts machine guides, rollers, and card insert prior to starting machine.
  • Positions plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazine.
  • Observes machine operation to detect evidence of malfunctions during production run.

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    • Degree of Automation
    • Indoors
    • Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
    • Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
    • Standing

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