Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 1 – Little or no preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 2.88 | 08/2019 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 2.88 | 08/2019 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 2.88 | 08/2019 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 2.88 | 08/2019 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 2.75 | 08/2019 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 2.75 | 08/2019 |
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 | 3.62 | 08/2019 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.5 | 08/2019 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 1.A.4.a.3 | 3.38 | 08/2019 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.25 | 08/2019 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.0 | 08/2019 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.0 | 08/2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes. | Core | 57 | 08/2019 |
| Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas. | Core | 55 | 08/2019 |
| Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags. | Core | 55 | 08/2019 |
| Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required. | Core | 56 | 08/2019 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.93 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 3.42 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.41 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.56 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.35 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |