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What is a proof machine operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a proof machine operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $14.86 an hour? That's $30,911 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -38,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreProof Machine OperatorUS Average
Salary
2.4

Avg. Salary $30,911

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.84%

Asian 6.68%

Black or African American 10.77%

Hispanic or Latino 20.81%

Unknown 4.24%

White 56.67%

Gender

female 75.21%

male 24.79%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Complexity level
7.8

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Key steps to become a proof machine operator

  1. Explore proof machine operator education requirements

    Most common proof machine operator degrees

    High School Diploma

    39.6 %

    Associate

    27.4 %

    Bachelor's

    20.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific proof machine operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Process Checks48.56%
    Data Entry13.12%
    Account Numbers7.15%
    Micr5.64%
    Sort Checks4.36%
  3. Complete relevant proof machine operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New proof machine operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a proof machine operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real proof machine operator resumes.
  4. Research proof machine operator duties and responsibilities

    • Implement and manage SHOP.COM brand CPM advertising within AdSense.
    • Post journal entries to accounting systems such as Fund-Ez and QuickBooks.
    • Verify certificates of insurance and review OFAC tracker reports.
    • Complete accountant cycle, to comply with deadline for ATM.
  5. Apply for proof machine operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a proof machine operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average proof machine operator salary

The average proof machine operator salary in the United States is $30,911 per year or $15 per hour. Proof machine operator salaries range between $24,000 and $39,000 per year.

Average proof machine operator salary
$30,911 Yearly
$14.86 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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