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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.12 | 08/2022 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 08/2022 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 2.88 | 08/2022 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 2.88 | 08/2022 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 2.75 | 08/2022 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 2.75 | 08/2022 |
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 | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.38 | 08/2022 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.25 | 08/2022 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.25 | 08/2022 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.12 | 08/2022 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.12 | 08/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. | Core | 65 | 08/2022 |
| Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. | Core | 64 | 08/2022 |
| Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. | Core | 64 | 08/2022 |
| Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. | Core | 63 | 08/2022 |
| Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. | Core | 65 | 08/2022 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.78 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.17 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.63 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.5 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.1 | 11/2023 |