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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Perceptual Speed | 1.A.1.e.3 | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms. | Core | 64 | 08/2024 |
| Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications. | Core | 63 | 08/2024 |
| Remove solidified steel or slag from pouring nozzles, using long bars or oxygen burners. | Core | 63 | 08/2024 |
| Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated. | Core | 63 | 08/2024 |
| Collect samples, or signal workers to sample metal for analysis. | Core | 65 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.57 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.44 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.19 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.13 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |