Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 | 3.25 | 08/2021 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.25 | 08/2021 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.25 | 08/2021 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 08/2021 |
| Equipment Selection | 2.B.3.c | 3.12 | 08/2021 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.12 | 08/2021 |
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 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Visualization | 1.A.1.f.2 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.38 | 08/2021 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.38 | 08/2021 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.38 | 08/2021 |
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 dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, or dial indicators. | Core | 55 | 08/2021 |
| Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes. | Core | 54 | 08/2021 |
| Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications. | Core | 55 | 08/2021 |
| Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies. | Core | 55 | 08/2021 |
| Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools, hand tools, or welders. | Core | 55 | 08/2021 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.51 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.91 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.58 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |