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 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
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 | 07/2015 |
| Perceptual Speed | 1.A.1.e.3 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Reaction Time | 1.A.2.c.1 | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage. | Core | 87 | 07/2015 |
| Operate machines to process materials in compliance with applicable safety, energy, or environmental regulations. | Core | 73 | 07/2015 |
| Monitor material flow or instruments, such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters, to ensure optimal processing conditions. | Core | 87 | 07/2015 |
| Turn valves or move controls to admit, drain, separate, filter, clarify, mix, or transfer materials. | Core | 86 | 07/2015 |
| Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure. | Core | 87 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.27 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.47 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.29 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.1 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.09 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |