Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
AI replacement rate
47%This role is currently tracked with 9 timeline items plus a profile-based replacement estimate.
This role's score is primarily derived from its inherent characteristics, which suggest moderate susceptibility to AI automation due to the repetitive nature of its tasks and the growing integration of AI in broader office workflows. Recent advancements in AI-powered office productivity tools further underscore this trend.
Replacement trend
Aggregated from periodic refresh snapshots- 2026-04-2060%
Why this role is rated this way
Structural baseMany tasks performed by office machine operators, such as copying, printing, and binding, involve repetitive actions and adherence to clear operational rules, making them susceptible to automation.
While operating physical machines, the output or input often comes from digital sources. AI can streamline document preparation, data handling, and digital-to-physical transformations, reducing manual intervention and optimizing the need for physical machine operations.
The introduction of "human-machine co-writing" in tools like Tencent WorkBuddy, as highlighted by recent news, indicates a broader trend where AI assists in document creation and modification. This enhancement in digital workflows can reduce the volume of physical documents requiring machine operation, indirectly impacting the role.
Timeline
Relevant news and cases, newest firstTencent WorkBuddy's V5.3.5 update introduces "human-machine co-writing" collaborative editing, allowing users to co-create and modify documents with AI in formats like Word, Excel, and PPT, directly enhancing office productivity workflows.
Open originalControlling Machines and Processes-Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Open originalJob Description: Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.
Open originalControlling Machines and Processes:Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). ... Adjust office equipment to ensure proper operation.
Open originalOperate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.
Open originalOperate 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. Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
Open originalOperate 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. ... Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs. ... Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
Open originalOperate one or more of a variety ... or other office machines. Excludes Billing and Posting Clerks (43-3021) and Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (43-9051)....
Open originalIndustries with the highest published employment and wages for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer are provided.
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