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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 2.75 | 07/2017 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 2.75 | 07/2017 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 2.75 | 07/2017 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 2.75 | 07/2017 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 2.75 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.5 | 07/2017 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2017 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions. | Core | 107 | 07/2017 |
| Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components. | Core | 107 | 07/2017 |
| Position items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides. | Core | 104 | 07/2017 |
| Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together. | Core | 106 | 07/2017 |
| Remove holding devices and finished items from machines. | Core | 106 | 07/2017 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.74 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.92 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.71 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.38 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.19 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.17 | 11/2023 |