# Tasks & work activities — factory hand

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-9198.00 (Helpers--Production Workers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
- **[Core]** Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- **[Core]** Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
- **[Core]** Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
- **[Core]** Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
- **[Core]** Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
- **[Core]** Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
- **[Core]** Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
- **[Core]** Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
- **[Core]** Pack and store materials and products.
- **[Core]** Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
- **[Supplemental]** Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
- **[Supplemental]** Mark or tag identification on parts.
- **[Supplemental]** Clean and lubricate equipment.
- **[Supplemental]** Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production.
- **[Supplemental]** Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials used to produce them.
- **[Supplemental]** Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to reverse machines, to start pumps, or to regulate equipment.
- **[Supplemental]** Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.
- **[Supplemental]** Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.
- **[Supplemental]** Prepare raw materials for processing.
- **[Supplemental]** Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
- **[Supplemental]** Read gauges or charts, and record data obtained.
- **[Supplemental]** Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
- **[Supplemental]** Position spouts or chutes of storage bins so that containers can be filled.
- **[Supplemental]** Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.
- **[Supplemental]** Unclamp and hoist full reels from braiding, winding, or other fabricating machines, using power hoists.
- **[Supplemental]** Break up defective products for reprocessing.
- **[Supplemental]** Cut or break flashing from materials or products.
- **[Supplemental]** Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts.
- **[Supplemental]** Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.

## Detailed work activities

- Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
- Clean production equipment.
- Clean work areas.
- Clean workpieces or finished products.
- Count finished products or workpieces.
- Inspect work to ensure standards are met.
- Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
- Load materials into production equipment.
- Lubricate production equipment.
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
- Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
- Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
- Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
- Operate industrial equipment.
- Package products for storage or shipment.
- Prepare materials for processing.
- Record operational or production data.
- Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
- Repair production equipment or tools.
- Replace worn equipment components.
- Signal others to coordinate work activities.
- Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
- Trim excess material from workpieces.
- Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
- Weigh finished products.