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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 2.88 | 08/2024 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 2.88 | 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 | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Static Strength | 1.A.3.a.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. | Core | 75 | 08/2024 |
| Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences. | Core | 74 | 08/2024 |
| Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools. | Core | 75 | 08/2024 |
| Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met. | Core | 75 | 08/2024 |
| Tack-weld fitted parts together. | Core | 75 | 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 | 3.81 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.66 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.64 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.06 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |