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TITLE: Metallurgical Technicians
DEFINITION: Examine and test minerals and metal samples to determine their physical and chemical properties.
TASKS:
1. Examines and tests metal samples to determine their physical properties, using microscopes, electromagnetic irradiation machines, and manual measuring instruments.
2. Tests metal parts, using radiographic, penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle methods, to determine if parts meet nondestructive specifications.
3. Examines metal and mineral samples, using spectrograph, spectrometer, densitometer, and other measuring instruments, and records results.
4. Investigates physical and chemical properties of metals, evaluates ore extraction processes, and analyzes data to select testing methods.
5. Measures physical properties of metal specimens, such as tensile strength, hardness, and ductility, using tension testing machines, and records results.
6. Conducts experiments and evaluates data to develop equipment, techniques, and procedures for welding and heat treating.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
71 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
67 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
54 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
50 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
25 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
25 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
13 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
8 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
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 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
4 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
95 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
70 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
60 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
60 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
60 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
55 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
50 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
50 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
50 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
40 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
40 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
40 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
35 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
30 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
30 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
30 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
25 Programming
Writing computer programs for various purposes
25 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
25 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
25 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
25 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
20 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
20 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
20 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
15 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
15 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
15 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
15 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
15 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
15 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
15 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
15 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
10 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
10 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
10 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
10 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
10 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
10 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
10 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
5 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
5 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
5 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
5 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
5 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
5 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
5 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
70 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.
70 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
65 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 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
60 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.
55 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
55 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
50 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
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 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
40 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
40 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
40 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
35 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 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
30 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
30 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
30 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.
30 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
30 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
30 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)
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 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
25 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
25 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.
25 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
20 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
20 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
15 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
15 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
15 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
15 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
15 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
10 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
10 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
10 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
10 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
10 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
5 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
5 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
5 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
5 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
5 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
5 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
5 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
5 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
96 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
88 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
83 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.
79 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
75 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
71 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
71 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
71 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
63 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.
63 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
63 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.
58 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.
58 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.
54 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
50 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.
42 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
38 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
38 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.
38 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
33 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
33 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
29 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.
29 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.
21 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
21 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.
21 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
17 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.
17 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
8 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
8 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
4 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.
4 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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) 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?
84 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
80 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
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?
50 (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) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
50 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
47 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
45 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
40 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
35 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
30 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
30 (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)
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?
24 (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?
23 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
20 (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?
20 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
20 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
20 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
20 (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.)
17 (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)
17 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
17 (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?
15 (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
12 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
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 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
11 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
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?
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) 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?
10 (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?
10 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
10 (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)
9 (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)
8 (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)
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
8 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
6 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
6 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
5 (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)?
5 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
4 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
4 (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)?
4 (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)?
4 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
4 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
83 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.
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.
56 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 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.
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.
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.
65 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.
58 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.
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.
48 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.
45 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.
41 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.
88 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
84 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
72 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
69 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
63 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
63 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
59 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
56 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
56 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
56 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
53 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
53 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
53 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
53 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
47 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
47 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
38 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
31 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
31 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
19 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
16 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
011261010 Metallurgical Technician 011261014 Welding Technician 011261018 Nondestructive Tester 011261022 Laboratory Assistant, Metallurgical 011281014 Spectroscopist 011361010 Tester |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
1010 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER 0498 WELDING TECHNICIAN 0621 LABORATORY ASST, METALLURG |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
045 Metallurgical and Materials Engineers 216 Engineering Technicians, N.E.C. |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
150702 Quality Control Tech./Technician 150611 Metallurgical Tech./Technician |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
050101 Engineering: Research 020401 Laboratory Technology: Physical Sciences 050701 Quality Control: Structural |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
Z5 Aviation Miscellanus s-Nondestructive Inspect. 2A772 Nondestructive Inspection 4944 VT MT PT and UT Inspector 4935 NDT Radiographic Inspector (Nuclear) 6044 Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician 6045 Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Operator 4947 Nuclear NDT Examiner 4943 VT MT PT and RT NDT Inspector 4946 Non-nuclear NDT Examiner 7225 Aircraft Maintenance Nondestructive Inspector (NDI) 4942 VT MT and PT NDT Inspector |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
22511 Mechanical Engineering Technicians and Technologists |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
1311 Physical Science Technician 0899 Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 3705 Nondestructive Testing 1670 Equipment Specialist 0802 Engineering Technician 0898 Engineering and Architecture Group 0879 Engineering and Architecture Student Trne 5439 Testing Equipment Operating |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
No crosswalks |
