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 | 08/2023 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.38 | 08/2023 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 08/2023 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 08/2023 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2023 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 2.88 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.38 | 08/2023 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.38 | 08/2023 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.25 | 08/2023 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers. | Core | 57 | 08/2023 |
| Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers. | Core | 58 | 08/2023 |
| Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines. | Core | 57 | 08/2023 |
| Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances. | Core | 57 | 08/2023 |
| Select and install cutting tools and other accessories according to specifications, using hand tools or power tools. | Core | 57 | 08/2023 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.21 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.24 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.19 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |