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.
SOC: 51-9196.00
Common Job Titles
Cup Room TechnicianFolder Machine OperatorPaper Machine BacktenderPaper Machine Operator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
96,950
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $36,610 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $68,640 |
| Workers on average earn | $51,750 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Production and Processing3.7/5
- Mechanical3.6/5
- Mathematics3.5/5
- English Language3.2/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.2/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word
Technology Skills
Objectif Lune PrintShop MailQuark enterprise publishing softwareVirtual Systems Mail-Shop
Tools & Equipment
Automatic stamping machinesAutomatic stapling machinesBlack and white laser printersBook stitchersCase making machinesCollator gatherersColor laser printersCombining machines