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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming | 2.B.3.e | 4.12 | 07/2016 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.5 | 07/2016 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.88 | 07/2016 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2016 |
| Perceptual Speed | 1.A.1.e.3 | 3.75 | 07/2016 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 07/2016 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1.A.1.c.1 | 3.5 | 07/2016 |
| Visualization | 1.A.1.f.2 | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media, such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks. | Core | 71 | 07/2016 |
| Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes. | Core | 72 | 07/2016 |
| Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved. | Core | 72 | 07/2016 |
| Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates. | Core | 72 | 07/2016 |
| Write instruction sheets and cutter lists for a machine's controller to guide setup and encode numerical control tapes. | Core | 71 | 07/2016 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 6.19 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.62 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.78 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.71 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.61 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.41 | 11/2023 |