[Core] [82% incumbents] Examine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct production problems.
  DWAs: Inspect finished products to locate flaws. | Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Supplemental] [82% incumbents] Monitor finished cartons as they drop from forming machines into rotating hoppers and into gravity feed chutes to prevent jamming.
  DWAs: Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper forming, glue flow, or pasteboard tension.
  DWAs: Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Disassemble machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand or power tools.
  DWAs: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Measure, space, and set saw blades, cutters, and perforators, according to product specifications.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Stamp products with information such as dates, using hand stamps or automatic stamping devices.
  DWAs: Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Remove finished cores, and stack or place them on conveyors for transfer to other work areas.
  DWAs: Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. | Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Start machines and move controls to regulate tension on pressure rolls, to synchronize speed of machine components, and to adjust temperatures of glue or paraffin.
  DWAs: Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Install attachments to machines for gluing, folding, printing, or cutting.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Cut products to specified dimensions, using hand or power cutters.
  DWAs: Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Adjust guide assemblies, forming bars, and folding mechanisms according to specifications, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Lift tote boxes of finished cartons, and dump cartons into feed hoppers.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment.

[Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Place rolls of paper or cardboard on machine feed tracks, and thread paper through gluing, coating, and slitting rollers.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment. | Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Fill glue and paraffin reservoirs, and position rollers to dispense glue onto paperboard.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:3.69 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:3.61 lvl:3.26) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:3.52 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.23 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.23 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:2.70 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.66 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.37 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.32 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:2.27 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Transportation (imp:2.13 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:2.09 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administrative (imp:1.99 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.81 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:1.81 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.67 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Food Production (imp:1.65 lvl:0.46) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Chemistry (imp:1.63 lvl:1.22) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.61 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Law and Government (imp:1.61 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Psychology (imp:1.53 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Telecommunications (imp:1.51 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.46 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.30 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.27 lvl:0.30) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Building and Construction (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Written Expression (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Static Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Night Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.42 lvl:5.04) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.33 lvl:5.76) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.22 lvl:3.70) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.18 lvl:3.90) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Getting Information (imp:4.00 lvl:3.12) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.96 lvl:3.61) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.83 lvl:4.04) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.67 lvl:3.31) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.67 lvl:3.25) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.67 lvl:3.19) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.59 lvl:3.99) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.59 lvl:2.45) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.54 lvl:3.23) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.51 lvl:3.33) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.50 lvl:2.85) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.29 lvl:2.88) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.27 lvl:2.53) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.27 lvl:3.05) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.24 lvl:3.55) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.22 lvl:3.42) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.21 lvl:2.92) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Processing Information (imp:3.14 lvl:2.90) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.13 lvl:2.90) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.07 lvl:2.96) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.02 lvl:2.65) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.01 lvl:2.31) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.91 lvl:2.36) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.84 lvl:2.35) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.75 lvl:1.94) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.38) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.64 lvl:2.56) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.48 lvl:1.91) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.47 lvl:1.79) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.36 lvl:1.49) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.35 lvl:1.84) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.35 lvl:1.89) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Working with Computers (imp:2.33 lvl:1.93) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.18 lvl:1.49) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.07 lvl:1.43) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.85 lvl:1.25) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.77 lvl:0.93) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.19) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.97) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.95) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.81) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:0.77) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.69) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.49) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cooperation (imp:0.47) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.43) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.14) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Sincerity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.04) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Empathy (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Repairing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Installation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 96,130
  annual_median    : $50,270
  annual_pct10     : $37,300
  annual_pct25     : $44,920
  annual_pct75     : $60,180
  annual_pct90     : $70,320
  annual_mean      : $52,840
  hourly_median    : $24.17

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oklahoma ($63,640)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($30,530)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.085x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (44 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   90,760  median: $  50,790
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,660  median: $  40,940
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,660  median: $  35,440
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:      320  median: $  38,140
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      220  median: $  39,470
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:       70  median: $  46,730

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   90,760  median: $  50,790
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,660  median: $  40,940
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,660  median: $  35,440
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:      320  median: $  38,140
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      220  median: $  39,470
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:       70  median: $  46,730

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  Title: List of The Weekly with Charlie Pickering episodes (similarity: 0.1386)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Weekly_with_Charlie_Pickering_episodes
  QID: Q24189802
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model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed task descriptions, comprehensive skill and knowledge profiles, and robust wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Related occupations and industry employment distribution provide clear context for career pathways and market positioning.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:44:45.114531+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,865
tokens_output        : 4,453
cost_usd             : $0.049072
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No relevant Wikipedia article found for this specific manufacturing occupation. The semantic neighbors relate to unrelated topics like television shows and historical honors rather than industrial machinery or paper manufacturing.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders operate specialized manufacturing equipment to convert raw paper and paperboard materials into finished products through processes like cutting, folding, gluing, and packaging. These production workers control industrial machinery that performs functions such as corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, and sealing to create various paper goods. They combine mechanical operation skills with quality control responsibilities to ensure products meet specifications in high-volume manufacturing environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers start by examining work orders and setting up machines with appropriate blades, cutters, and attachments according to product specifications. They operate control panels to regulate tension, synchronize machine components, and monitor the continuous production flow as paper materials are converted into finished goods. Throughout their shift, they inspect completed products for defects, adjust machinery settings to correct issues like improper forming or glue flow, and handle materials by stacking finished items and transferring them via conveyors. When problems arise, they disassemble equipment to replace worn parts using hand and power tools. They also stamp products with identifying information and maintain detailed attention to quality standards while working in fast-paced production environments.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy hands-on work with industrial equipment, as evidenced by the high importance of production and processing knowledge and mechanical knowledge. They possess excellent visual attention to detail and manual dexterity for precise machine adjustments and quality inspections, supported by high ratings in near vision, arm-hand steadiness, and control precision abilities. The realistic and conventional RIASEC profile (R:6.53, C:4.55) indicates success for people who prefer structured, systematic work with tangible results rather than abstract problem-solving. Those who thrive are dependable workers who can maintain focus during repetitive tasks while staying alert to detect equipment malfunctions and quality issues that require immediate correction.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 69.3% of workers having this educational background and 20.1% having less than high school education according to the distribution data. The Job Zone 2 classification indicates that very little to some preparation is needed, typically involving on-the-job training to learn specific machine operations and safety procedures. Employers usually provide several weeks of hands-on training where new workers learn to operate particular types of paper goods machinery under supervision. Prior experience with mechanical equipment or manufacturing processes can be helpful but is not typically required for entry-level positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Workers often advance to lead operator or setup specialist roles where they train new employees and handle more complex machine configurations, building on their foundational operations monitoring and quality control analysis skills. Some progress into maintenance technician positions, leveraging their equipment knowledge and mechanical abilities to perform more sophisticated repairs and preventive maintenance. With additional training or education, experienced operators may move into supervisory roles overseeing production teams or transition to related manufacturing specialist positions in quality assurance or process improvement. The transferable skills in time management and operations monitoring also provide pathways into other manufacturing sectors or equipment operator roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 96,130 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $50,270 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, placing it in the middle range for production occupations. Geographic wage variation is moderate with Oklahoma offering the highest median at $63,640 compared to Puerto Rico's $30,530, representing a 2.08x ratio that reflects regional manufacturing concentrations. Manufacturing accounts for 94.4% of employment (90,760 workers), indicating strong industry concentration in paper and packaging facilities. The remaining positions are distributed across wholesale trade and administrative services, suggesting stable demand tied to consumer goods packaging needs. Regional employment tends to cluster around major manufacturing centers with established paper and packaging industries.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces moderate automation pressure as controlling machines and processes represents the highest work activity, though current technology still requires human oversight for quality inspection and complex adjustments. While some routine machine monitoring functions may become automated, the combination of manual dexterity requirements for setup tasks and problem sensitivity needs for detecting defects provides some protection from full automation. The emphasis on handling and moving objects and inspecting equipment suggests continued human involvement will be necessary for the foreseeable future.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve measuring, spacing, and setting cutting blades according to specifications and cutting products to specified dimensions.
    data: Measure, space, and set saw blades, cutters, and perforators
    data: Cut products to specified dimensions
  [skill_overlap] Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders (51-9191.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations require operations monitoring skills and machine control precision for adhesive application processes common in paper goods manufacturing.
    data: Operations Monitoring (imp:3.6)
    data: Control Precision (imp:3.2)
  [career_pathway] Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Paper goods operators who disassemble machines for maintenance and repair using hand and power tools can advance to specialized maintenance roles.
    data: Disassemble machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:3.6)
  [riasec_cluster] Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles feature realistic and conventional work preferences involving machine operation and systematic production processes.
    data: RIASEC R:6.53, C:4.55
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
  [wage_band] Machine Feeders and Offbearers (53-7063.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations operate in similar manufacturing wage ranges and require comparable levels of preparation with Job Zone 2 classifications.
    data: Median annual: $50,270
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Manufacturing: 90,760 employed

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['paper goods machine', 'machine setter', 'machine operator', 'machine tender', 'paper machine', 'paperboard machine', 'corrugating machine', 'converting machine']
  exclude_keywords : ['printing machine', 'textile machine', 'food processing', 'plastic molding', 'metal cutting']
  title_patterns   : ['Paper.*Machine.*Setter', 'Paper.*Machine.*Operator', 'Paper.*Machine.*Tender', '.*Paper Goods.*', '.*Machine.*Paper.*']
  common_variations: ['bag machine operator', 'box machine operator', 'paper converting operator', 'corrugating machine tender', 'paper goods setter', 'paperboard machine operator', 'carton machine operator', 'paper processing operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'production', 'materials', 'control', 'principles', 'products', 'machines', 'hand', 'quality', 'objects', 'includes', 'problems', 'machine', 'monitoring', 'ideas', 'tools', 'paper', 'needs']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  46  0.01613  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:33%  inference:17%
tendency                   42  0.01473  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 21  0.00736  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:29%  inference:29%
materials                  18  0.00631  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:28%  inference:17%
control                    17  0.00596  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  inference:29%
principles                 16  0.00561  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
products                   15  0.00526  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:27%  inference:27%
machines                   14  0.00491  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:36%  inference:14%
hand                       13  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:15%
quality                    13  0.00456  inference            inference:54%  onet_dimensions:46%
objects                    13  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
machine                    11  0.00386  inference            inference:55%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:18%
monitoring                 11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:27%
ideas                      11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:20%
paper                      10  0.00351  inference            inference:80%  onet_tasks:20%
needs                      10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
mechanical                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
body                       10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
identifying                10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
manufacturing              10  0.00351  inference            inference:100%
detect                      9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:22%
problem                     9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
procedures                  9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
goods                       9  0.00316  inference            inference:56%  onet_dimensions:44%
standards                   9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
operations                  9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
human                       9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
finished                    8  0.00281  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:38%  dwas:25%
attention                   8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
performance                 8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
rules                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%