O*NET-SOC 39-3021.00

Motion Picture Projectionists

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.1208/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2020
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.008/2020
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.008/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d3.008/2020
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i2.8808/2020

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.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Far Vision1.A.4.a.24.008/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2020
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.1208/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.1208/2020
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.1208/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.1208/2020

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.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.Core7508/2020
Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.Core7508/2020
Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.Core7508/2020
Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.Core7408/2020
Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.Core7508/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.4211/2023
Conventional4.5811/2023
Artistic2.9811/2023
Enterprising2.0811/2023
Social2.0211/2023
Investigative1.9511/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.