Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Speech Clarity | 1.A.4.b.5 | 3.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts. | Core | 68 | 07/2015 |
| Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems. | Core | 68 | 07/2015 |
| Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices. | Core | 68 | 07/2015 |
| Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming. | Core | 68 | 07/2015 |
| Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications. | Core | 67 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.12 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.36 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.81 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.57 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.57 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |