Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions. | Core | 65 | 07/2015 |
| Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results. | Core | 66 | 07/2015 |
| Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products. | Core | 66 | 07/2015 |
| Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions. | Core | 66 | 07/2015 |
| Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed. | Core | 66 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.65 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.83 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.32 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.27 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.05 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |