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Packaging Manufacturing Machine Minder

OFO Code: 718304

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
718304
Occupation
Packaging Manufacturing Machine Minder
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
Unit group
7183 · Packing, Bottling and Labelling Machine Operators

Official description
Packing, bottling and labelling machine operators operate and monitor machines which weigh, pack and label various products, or fill different containers with products.

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Bag Maker, Sack Maker, Cigarette Packaging Machine Setter, Packaging Machine Minder, Packaging Machine Operator, Metalised Packaging Paper Machine Setter, End Maker, Cigarette Manufacturing Machine Setter, Laminator, Corrugated Board Printing and Finishing Machine Technician, Can Maker, Corrugated Board Manufacturing Machine Minder, Carton Maker, Corrugated Board and Container Machine Minder

  • Operating and monitoring machines that fill and seal tubes, bottles, cans, boxes, bags and other containers with products, such as food, beverages, paints, oils and lotions
  • Operating and monitoring machines that, by gluing or other methods, label products, packages and various containers
  • Operating and monitoring machines that weigh, wrap, seal and pack various products

2. Demand status

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