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Motion Picture Projectionists

Personal Care and Service (39-3021)

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

At a Glance

Motion Picture Projectionists earns a median of $38,180/yr with -3.7% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Excel.

Median Annual Wage

$38,180/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

-3.7%

Annual Openings

1

Typical Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Knowledge (2)

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

4.1
Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

3.3

Abilities (2)

Far Vision

The ability to see details at a distance.

4.0
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.9

Technology (8)

Autodesk AutoCAD

Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Apple macOS

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Facebook

Category: Web page creation and editing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Work Activities (6)

Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

4.1
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

3.8
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

3.7
Controlling Machines and Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

3.6
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.6
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3.4

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