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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.38 | 07/2017 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 07/2017 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.0 | 07/2017 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 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 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.5 | 07/2017 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Visualization | 1.A.1.f.2 | 3.25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verify conformance of patterns or template dimensions to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
| Set up and operate machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and grinders, to machine castings or patterns. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
| Repair and rework templates and patterns. | Core | 71 | 07/2017 |
| Assemble pattern sections, using hand tools, bolts, screws, rivets, glue, or welding equipment. | Core | 72 | 07/2017 |
| Read and interpret blueprints or drawings of parts to be cast or patterns to be made, compute dimensions, and plan operational sequences. | Core | 71 | 07/2017 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.23 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.65 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 3.05 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.8 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |