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 | 4.12 | 08/2023 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 4.12 | 08/2023 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.38 | 08/2023 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.12 | 08/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2023 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2023 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.5 | 08/2023 |
| Reaction Time | 1.A.2.c.1 | 3.5 | 08/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures. | Core | 101 | 08/2023 |
| Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces. | Core | 100 | 08/2023 |
| Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments. | Core | 101 | 08/2023 |
| Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences. | Core | 101 | 08/2023 |
| Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences. | Core | 101 | 08/2023 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.4 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.44 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.82 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.43 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.14 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |