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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.5 | 07/2017 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.5 | 07/2017 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.12 | 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 | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.5 | 07/2017 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Perceptual Speed | 1.A.1.e.3 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, or test results on report forms. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
| Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
| Read dials and gauges on panel control boards to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves to obtain specified mixtures. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
| Start machinery, such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
| Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary. | Core | 71 | 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 | 4.47 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.38 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.36 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.03 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |