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MINOR GROUP 829: OTHER MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
 


    Other machine operators and assemblers operate and monitor machines which pack, label, and, if needed, add revenue stamps to products, packages and containers, or assemble, according to strictly laid down procedures, products whose component parts are made of a wide range of materials.

    Tasks performed usually include: operating and monitoring machines which pack, label and, if needed, add revenue stamps to products, packages and containers; assembling, according to strictly laid down procedures, products whose components are made of a wide range of materials.

    Supervision of other workers may be included.

    Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit group:

    8290 Other machine operators and assemblers

    Note

    Occupations are classified into Major group 7, Craft and related trades workers, if the tasks are carried out by hand and by hand-powered and other tools and call for an understanding of the work organisation, the materials and tools used, and the nature and purpose of the final product Occupations are classified into Major group 9, Elementary occupations if the tasks are of a simple and routine nature, mainly entail the use of hand-held tools, some physical effort, little or no previous experience and understanding of the work, and limited initiative or judgement.



   
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 Updated 19 September 2004, by VA.