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 | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.5 | 08/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems. | Core | 40 | 08/2022 |
| Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings. | Core | 39 | 08/2022 |
| Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval. | Core | 55 | 08/2022 |
| Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign. | Core | 55 | 08/2022 |
| Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation. | Core | 40 | 08/2022 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.38 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 5.57 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.82 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.98 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.15 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.04 | 11/2023 |