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Data Entry Keyers - 43-9021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Data Capture Specialist
Data Entry Clerk
Data Entry Machine Operator
Data Entry Operator

Data Entry Specialist
Data Transcriber
Records Clerk
Underwriting Support Specialist

SOC Occupation Groups

43-0000	Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-9000	Other Office and Administrative Support Workers
43-9020	Data Entry and Information Processing Workers
43-9021.00	Data Entry Keyers

Related Occupations

43-3021.00	Billing and Posting Clerks
43-3051.00	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
43-4071.00	File Clerks
43-5053.00	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
43-5061.00	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
43-5071.00	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
43-9022.00	Word Processors and Typists
43-9051.00	Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
43-9061.00	Office Clerks, General Bright Outlook
43-9071.00	Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

Tasks

Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
Load machines with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disks, tape, or Braille media.
Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.
Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
Store completed documents in appropriate locations.

Detailed Work Activities

Check data for recording errors.
Compile data or documentation.
Enter information into databases or software programs.
Maintain operational records.
Operate office equipment.
Provide information to coworkers.
Select resources needed to accomplish tasks.
Store records or related materials.
Translate information for others.
Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Administrative Assistant (Navy - Enlisted)
Administrative Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, C-32/C-40 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, C-37 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, E-3 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, E-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, EC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, HC-130P/N (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, RC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, C-32/C-40 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, C-37 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, E-3 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, E-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, EC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, HC-130P/N (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, RC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, C-32/C-40 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, C-37 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-3 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, EC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, HC-130P/N (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, RC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Artillery Systems Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (Navy - Enlisted)
Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Operations Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Battle Management Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Battle Management Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Battle Management Operations Apprentice, Weapons Director (Air Force - Enlisted)
Battle Management Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Battle Management Operations Craftsman, Weapons Director (Air Force - Enlisted)
Battle Management Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Battle Management Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Battle Management Operations Journeyman, Weapons Director (Air Force - Enlisted)

Battle Management Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Education And Training (Air Force - Enlisted)
Education And Training Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Education And Training Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Education And Training Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Education and Training Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Education And Training Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Electronics Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
F-18 Automated Maintenance Environment Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Field Artillery (FA) Weapons Locating Radar (WLR) Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Field Artillery Fire Control Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fire Control Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Fire Controlman (AEGIS) (Navy - Enlisted)
Fire Controlman (Navy - Enlisted)
Fire Support Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fleet Management And Analysis (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fleet Management And Analysis Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fleet Management And Analysis Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fleet Management And Analysis Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fleet Management And Analysis Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Gunner's Mate (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Health Services Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Joint Fire Support Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Joint Fires and Effects Integrator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Repairer/Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Marine Safety Specialist Deck (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Marine Safety Specialist Engineer (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Office Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Optimized NALCOMIS Database Administrator/Analysis IMA (Navy - Enlisted)
Optimized Naval Aviation Logistic Command Operations Maintenance Information System (NALCOMIS) Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) Aviation Supply Systems Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Personnel (Air Force - Enlisted)
Personnel Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Personnel Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Personnel Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Personnel Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Personnel Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Personnel Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Quartermaster (Navy - Enlisted)
Small Arms Repairer/Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

Photocomposing-Perforat-Ma

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Braille Operator
Braille Typist
Cryptographic-Machine Operator
Data Entry Clerk
Magnetic-Tape-Composer Operator

Perforator Typist
Photocomposing-Perforator-Machine Operator
Photocomposition-Keyboard Operator
Typesetter-Perforator Operator
Varitype Operator