Stationary plant and machine operators not elsewhere classified: how to get into this work

Also called: Cable and rope splicing machine operator, Silicon chip production machine operator

This unit group includes stationary plant and machine operators not classified elsewhere in Sub-major Group 81: Stationary Plant and Machine Operators. The group includes, for instance, operators of machines which make silicon chips and splice cables and ropes.

Pay · Outlook

• Median pay: HK$20,000 a month
• About 387,500 people in 2025, and about 403,200 projected by 2028. (+4.1%)

Related jobs

• Glass and ceramics plant operators
• Packing, bottling and labelling machine operators
• Steam engine and boiler operators

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Questions people ask

Stationary plant and machine operators not elsewhere classified: do you need a degree for this work?

Usually not. Only 10% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Sources

• Census and Statistics Department (2021 Population Census): 2021 Population Census, Interactive Data Dissemination Service: working population by occupation (38 groups) and sex, age, education, income; median income and field of education (9 groups) (2021 Population Census), retrieved 4 October 2026
• Census and Statistics Department (General Household Survey): Median monthly employment earnings by occupation (9 groups), excluding foreign domestic helpers (Table 210-06317A); employed persons by occupation, age and sex (210-06307A) and by industry (210-06308A) (2025 annual (series to 2026-07)), retrieved 4 October 2026
• Labour and Welfare Bureau; tables published by C&SD: Mid-term Update of Manpower Projection to 2028: supplementary statistical tables (5 occupation groups, 17 selected industries) (2025 to 2028 (published 2026-09)), retrieved 4 October 2026

Updated 4 October 2026