Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 5 (28%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 4 (22%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 9 (50%)

• Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• File and store completed documents.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Operate 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.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Maintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare and process papers for use in scanning, microfilming, and microfiche.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Cut copies apart and write identifying information, such as page numbers or titles, on copies.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Deliver completed work.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Clean machines, perform minor repairs, and report major repair needs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Operate auxiliary machines such as collators, pad and tablet making machines, staplers, and paper punching, folding, cutting, and perforating machines.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Clean and file master copies or plates.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Move heat units and clamping frames over screen beds to form Braille impressions on pages, raising frames to release individual copies.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task