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 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 2.88 | 07/2017 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 2.88 | 07/2017 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 2.88 | 07/2017 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 2.88 | 07/2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Perceptual Speed | 1.A.1.e.3 | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Category Flexibility | 1.A.1.b.7 | 3.0 | 07/2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations. | Core | 53 | 07/2017 |
| Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions. | Core | 53 | 07/2017 |
| Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines. | Core | 53 | 07/2017 |
| Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water. | Core | 52 | 07/2017 |
| Operate or tend machines to wash and remove impurities from items such as barrels or kegs, glass products, tin plate surfaces, dried fruit, pulp, animal stock, coal, manufactured articles, plastic, or rubber. | Core | 53 | 07/2017 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.45 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.77 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |