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TITLE: Mechanical Engineering Technicians and Technologists
DEFINITION: Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to develop and test machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
TASKS:
1. Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, and tests nature of technical problems, such as redesign.
2. Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
3. Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components for products, such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
4. Analyzes tests results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
5. Tests equipment, using test devices attached to generator, voltage regulator, or other electrical parts, such as generators or spark plugs.
6. Sets up prototype and test apparatus and operates test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
7. Reviews project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements for fabrication, assembly and testing.
8. Discusses changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinates corrections.
9. Calculates required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submits data to engineering personnel for approval.
10. Drafts detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
11. Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
12. Confers with technicians and submits reports of test results to engineering department and recommends design or material changes.
13. Evaluates tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function, using engineering skills.
14. Operates drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing.
15. Reads dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical out and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
16. Prepares parts sketches and writes work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
17. Inspects lines and figures for clarity and returns erroneous drawings to designer for correction.
18. Estimates cost factors, including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, and installing.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
96 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
92 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
88 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
71 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
54 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
50 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
42 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
42 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
38 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
38 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
25 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
25 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
25 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
17 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
13 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
13 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
13 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
8 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
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 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
79 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
75 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
71 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
71 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
71 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
67 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
67 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
67 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
63 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
63 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
63 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
63 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
63 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
58 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
58 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
58 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
58 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
58 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
58 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
58 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
58 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
54 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
54 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
54 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
54 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
50 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
50 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
50 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
50 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
46 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
42 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
42 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
38 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
38 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
29 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
29 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
25 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
25 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
25 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
21 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
21 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
17 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
17 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
13 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
85 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
80 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
80 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
80 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
75 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
75 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
75 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
70 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.
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.
60 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
55 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
55 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)
55 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 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.
55 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.
55 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.
50 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
50 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
50 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
45 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
45 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
40 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
40 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
40 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
40 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
40 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
40 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
40 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
40 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
35 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
35 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
35 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
35 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
35 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
35 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
30 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
30 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
25 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
25 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
25 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
20 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
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 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
20 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
20 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
20 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
15 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
15 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
10 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
10 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
5 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
5 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
80 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.
80 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
80 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
80 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
70 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.
70 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
65 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
65 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
60 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.
60 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.
55 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.
55 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.
50 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
50 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
50 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
45 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.
45 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.
40 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 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
30 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
30 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
30 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
30 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.
25 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
25 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
25 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
20 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.
20 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
20 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
15 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
15 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
15 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
15 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
10 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
10 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
10 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
10 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.
10 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
10 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
5 Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization.
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) .
90 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
88 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
80 (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?
75 (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?
60 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
60 (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)
57 (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?
55 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
55 (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?
50 (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)
47 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
44 (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)
44 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
43 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
40 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
40 (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)
40 (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)
40 (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?
37 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
36 (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?
36 (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.)
35 (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?
35 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
35 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
32 (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)?
32 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
30 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
30 (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
29 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
28 (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?
26 (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)
26 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
25 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
25 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
25 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
20 (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?
20 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
20 (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
20 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
16 (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
15 (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?
15 (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)?
12 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
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) 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?
8 (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)?
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?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
94 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.
83 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.
44 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.
28 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.
22 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.
17 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
69 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.
65 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.
60 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.
57 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.
52 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.
49 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.
78 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
72 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
72 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
69 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
69 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
69 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
69 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
66 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
59 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
59 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
56 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
56 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
56 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
56 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
53 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
50 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
50 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
44 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
44 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
38 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
34 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
007181010 Heat-Transfer Technician 017261010 Auto-Design Checker 007161026 Mechanical-Engineering Technician 007161030 Optomechanical Technician 007167010 Die-Drawing Checker 007267010 Drawings Checker, Engineering 007267014 Tool Design Checker |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0368 OPTOMECHANICAL TECHNICIAN 0587 TOOL DESIGN CHECKER 0777 MECH-ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 0257 HEAT-TRANSFER TECHNICIAN |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
215 Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
150803 Automotive Engineering Tech./Technician 480101 Drafting, General 150805 Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Tech./Technician 150501 Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tech./Technician 150503 Energy Management and Systems Tech./Technician 480105 Mechanical Drafting |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
050107 Engineering: Design 050101 Engineering: Research 050307 Engineering Technology: Mechanical 050302 Engineering Technology: Drafting |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
BA Boating Safety-Boating Standards Field Consultant |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
22511 Mechanical Engineering Technicians and Technologists |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
0802 Engineering Technician 1670 Equipment Specialist |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
