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 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immerse workpieces in coating solutions or liquid metal or plastic for specified times. | Core | 81 | 07/2016 |
| Adjust dials to regulate flow of current and voltage supplied to terminals to control plating processes. | Core | 81 | 07/2016 |
| Inspect coated or plated areas for defects, such as air bubbles or uneven coverage. | Core | 81 | 07/2016 |
| Set up, operate, or tend plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. | Core | 84 | 07/2016 |
| Observe gauges to ensure that machines are operating properly, making adjustments or stopping machines when problems occur. | Core | 81 | 07/2016 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.1 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.23 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.41 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |