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Advanced Manufacturing

Machine Feeder and Offbearer

Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

Annual openings

82

Median wage

$48,400

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

-2%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

Employer competency information

  • Feedback from employers identifies the following competencies as being critical to success: mechanical aptitude, attention to detail (including the ability to build something to specifications and tolerance), diagnosing and problem solving, basic computer skills, teamwork, a focus on safety, and accountability.
Participation in a robotics league/competition is a good way to learn about working with and programming machines.

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What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  2. Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
  3. Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
  4. Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
  5. Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
  6. Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
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