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 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
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 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Reaction Time | 1.A.2.c.1 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up, program, operate, or tend computerized or manual woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, or wood-nailing machines. | Core | 88 | 07/2015 |
| Examine finished workpieces for smoothness, shape, angle, depth-of-cut, or conformity to specifications and verify dimensions, visually and using hands, rules, calipers, templates, or gauges. | Core | 89 | 07/2015 |
| Start machines, adjust controls, and make trial cuts to ensure that machinery is operating properly. | Core | 91 | 07/2015 |
| Monitor operation of machines and make adjustments to correct problems and ensure conformance to specifications. | Core | 90 | 07/2015 |
| Examine raw woodstock for defects and to ensure conformity to size and other specification standards. | Core | 87 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.15 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.43 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.18 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.15 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.03 | 11/2023 |