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 | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 08/2024 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Visualization | 1.A.1.f.2 | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications. | Core | 62 | 08/2024 |
| Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices. | Core | 61 | 08/2024 |
| Record operational information on specified production reports. | Core | 61 | 08/2024 |
| Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices. | Core | 61 | 08/2024 |
| Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies. | Core | 61 | 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 | 3.88 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.11 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.39 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.25 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.14 | 11/2023 |