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TITLE: Industrial Engineers, Except Safety
DEFINITION: Perform engineering duties in planning and overseeing the utilization of production facilities and personnel in department or other subdivision of industrial establishment. Plan equipment layout, work flow, and accident prevention measures to maintain efficient and safe utilization of plant facilities. Plan and oversee work, study, and training programs to promote efficient worker utilization. Develop and oversee quality control, inventory control, and production record systems. Exclude industrial product safety engineers.
TASKS:
1. Analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
2. Develops manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
3. Drafts and designs layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency, using drafting tools and computer.
4. Plans and establishes sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization of resources.
5. Reviews production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
6. Studies operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
7. Formulates sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
8. Applies statistical methods and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
9. Coordinates quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
10. Communicates with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
11. Recommends methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
12. Estimates production cost and effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control.
13. Completes production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
14. Directs workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
15. Records or oversees recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
16. Regulates and alters workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
17. Implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assesses cost and responsibility.
18. Evaluates precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
19. Confers with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
20. Schedules deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
96 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
92 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
92 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
88 Administration and Management
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
83 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
54 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
54 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
50 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
46 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
46 Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systems
46 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
42 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
38 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
33 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
21 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
17 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
17 Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effects
13 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
13 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
8 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
8 Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods involved in showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration and sales techniques, and sales control systems
8 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
4 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
4 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
4 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
92 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
83 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
83 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
79 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
79 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
79 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
79 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
79 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
75 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
75 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
75 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
71 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
71 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
67 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
67 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
67 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
67 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
63 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
63 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
63 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
58 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
54 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
54 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
54 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
54 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
54 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
50 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
50 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
46 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
46 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
46 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
38 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
33 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
33 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
29 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
29 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
25 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
25 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
21 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
21 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
17 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
17 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
17 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
13 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
4 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
85 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
80 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
75 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
75 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
70 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
70 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
70 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
70 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
65 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
65 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
60 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
60 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
55 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
50 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
50 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
45 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
35 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
25 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
25 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
25 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
25 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
20 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
20 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
20 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
20 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
15 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
15 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
15 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
15 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
15 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
15 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
10 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
10 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
10 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
10 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
5 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
5 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
5 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
90 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
90 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
90 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
80 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
80 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
80 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
80 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
80 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
75 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
70 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
65 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
65 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
60 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
60 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
60 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
55 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
55 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
55 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
50 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
50 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
50 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
45 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
40 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
40 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
40 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
40 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
35 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
35 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
35 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
30 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
30 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
25 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
20 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
20 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
20 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
20 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
15 Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization.
10 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
10 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
10 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
10 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
85 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
70 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
60 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
60 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
60 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
60 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
57 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
50 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
48 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
47 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
40 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
40 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
40 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
37 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
36 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
34 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
30 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
30 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
28 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
25 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
25 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
25 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
24 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
24 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
20 (F) Hazardous Equipment
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
20 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
20 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
15 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
15 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
15 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
15 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
15 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
12 (D) Hazardous Equipment
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
12 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
11 (L) Hazardous Equipment
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
10 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
10 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
10 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
10 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
10 (F) Whole Body Vibration
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?
9 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
8 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
8 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
8 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
7 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
6 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
5 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
5 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
5 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
5 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
4 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
4 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
3 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
83 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
72 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
61 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
50 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
39 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
22 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
80 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
80 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
66 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
62 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
53 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
53 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
88 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
81 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
81 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
78 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
75 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
75 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
75 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
72 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
72 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
69 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
66 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
63 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
63 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
63 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
59 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
59 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
56 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
56 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
41 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
38 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
28 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
822261014 Equipment Inspector 012167062 Supervisor, Vendor Quality 012167070 Time-Study Engineer 012187014 Shoe-Lay-Out Planner 012167082 Material Scheduler 012167046 Production Engineer 012167074 Tool Planner 012061018 Standards Engineer 012167038 Liaison Engineer 012167050 Production Planner 012167078 Documentation Engineer 012167042 Manufacturing Engineer 011161010 Supervisor, Metallurgical-and-Quality-Control-Testing 012167054 Quality Control Engineer 012167030 Industrial Engineer 012167018 Factory Lay-Out Engineer 012167014 Manager, Quality Control 012167010 Configuration Management Analyst 012067010 Metrologist 019167010 Logistics Engineer |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0632 LOGISTICS ENGINEER |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
056 Industrial Engineers |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
143001 Engineering/Industrial Management 150603 Industrial/Manufacturing Tech./Technician 141701 Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering 142801 Textile Sciences and Engineering |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
050104 Engineering: Testing and Quality Control 050106 Engineering: Work Planning and Utilization 050303 Engineering Technology: Expediting and Coordinating 050203 Managerial Work: Mechanical: Processing and Manufacturing 050302 Engineering Technology: Drafting |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
7445 Production Engineering Officer 3943 Manpower Planning Officer 7450 Shop Production Officer 7445 Production Engineering Officer 7435 Quality Assurance Superintendent 7435 Quality Assurance Superintendent 7450 Shop Production Officer 3943 Manpower Planning Officer 8141 Depot Maintenance Engineering and Quality Officer 8925 Aircraft Material Control and Allocation Officer 8018 Aircraft Production Officer 2168 Designated Project Integrated Logistics System Coordinator 8925 Aircraft Material Control and Allocation Officer 56 Industrial Engineering 54A Operations, Plans and Training 97A Contracting and Industrial Management Officer 91B Maintenance Management 38M3 Manpower And Quality Management 21L1 Logistician 38M1 Manpower And Quality Management 21G3 Logistics Plans 21G4 Logistics Plans 21G1 Logistics Plans 38M4 Manpower And Quality Management 21L3 Logistician 21L4 Logistician 9662 Material Management Officer 9630 Industrial Engineer 32E1G Civil Engineer 32E3G Civil Engineer |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
22128 Industrial Engineers, Except Safety |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
0896 Industrial Engineering 0346 Logistics Management 1910 Quality Assurance 1150 Industrial Specialist |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
17-2112 Industrial Engineers |
