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TITLE: Materials Inspectors
DEFINITION: Examine and inspect materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear and to ensure conformance with work orders, diagrams, blueprints, and template specifications. Usually specialize in a single phase of inspection.
TASKS:
1. Inspects materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications, and adjusts process or assembly equipment to meet standards.
2. Tests and measures finished products, components, or assemblies for functioning, operation, accuracy, or assembly to verify adherence to functional specifications.
3. Analyzes and interprets blueprints, sample data, and other materials to determine, change, or measure specifications or inspection and testing procedures.
4. Collects samples for testing, and computes findings.
5. Reads dials and meters to verify functioning of equipment according to specifications.
6. Observes and monitors production operations and equipment to ensure proper assembly of parts, or assists in testing and monitoring activities.
7. Fabricates, installs, positions, or connects components, parts, finished products, or instruments for testing or operational purposes.
8. Marks items for acceptance or rejection, records test results and inspection data, and compares findings with specifications to ensure conformance to standards.
9. Operates or tends machinery and equipment, and uses hand tools.
10. Supervises testing or drilling activities, and adjusts equipment to obtain sample fluids or to direct drilling.
11. Confers with vendors and others regarding inspection results, recommends corrective procedures, and compiles reports of results, recommendations, and needed repairs.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
83 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
79 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
75 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
63 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
58 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
58 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
46 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
38 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
29 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
29 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
29 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
29 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 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
25 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
25 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
21 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
21 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
13 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
13 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
13 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
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 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
8 Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
4 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
4 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
4 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
4 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
88 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
83 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
75 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
71 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
67 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
67 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
63 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
63 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
58 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
58 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
58 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
50 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
50 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
46 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
46 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
46 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
42 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
42 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
42 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
38 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
38 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
38 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
33 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
33 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
33 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
33 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
29 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
29 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
25 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
21 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
21 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
21 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
21 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
21 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
21 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
17 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
17 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
17 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
13 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
13 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
8 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
8 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
4 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
4 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
4 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
79 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
79 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
79 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.
75 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
75 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.
71 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
58 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
58 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
58 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.
58 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
58 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
54 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
54 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
54 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
50 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.
50 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
50 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
50 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
50 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
50 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
50 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
46 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
46 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.
46 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
46 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
42 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
42 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
42 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
42 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
42 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
42 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
38 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
38 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
33 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)
33 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
33 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.
29 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
29 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
29 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
29 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
25 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
25 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
25 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
25 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
21 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
21 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
21 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
21 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
17 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
17 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
8 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
4 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
88 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 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
88 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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.
83 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
79 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
75 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
75 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
75 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 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.
71 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
71 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.
71 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
67 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.
67 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
67 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 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.
63 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.
58 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.
58 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
54 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.
50 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.
46 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.
46 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
46 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
46 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.
42 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
38 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
33 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
33 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
33 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
25 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
25 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
21 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
21 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
17 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
17 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
17 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
17 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
13 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
13 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
8 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) .
83 (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?
80 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
79 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
71 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
63 (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?
54 (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?
53 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
53 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
50 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
50 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
50 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
50 (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)
47 (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.)
47 (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?
46 (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?
40 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
38 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
38 (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
38 (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?
37 (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?
37 (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)
33 (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)
33 (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?
33 (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)
33 (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?
33 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
33 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
33 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
31 (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?
29 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
29 (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)
25 (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?
25 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
25 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
23 (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)?
23 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
23 (D) High Places
If injury, due to exposure to high places, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
21 (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?
21 (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
21 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
21 (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?
21 (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?
20 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
19 (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)
19 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
17 (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
17 (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)?
13 (F) High Places
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to high places? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
13 (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 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
10 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
7 (L) High Places
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to high places while performing this job? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
4 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
3 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
2 (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 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 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 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.
33 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.
17 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
17 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.
61 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.
57 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.
55 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.
53 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.
46 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.
45 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.
72 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
69 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
69 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
69 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
63 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
63 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
63 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
63 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
59 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
53 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
53 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
53 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
53 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
53 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
47 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
47 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
44 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
41 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
38 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
31 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
16 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
862381038 Thread Inspector 759381010 Rubber-Goods Tester 777381046 Sand Tester 806283014 Test Driver I 750382010 Tire Technician 819281018 Weld Inspector I 806361022 Inspector, Fabrication 869281018 Yard Inspector 739484010 Chronograph Operator 739281014 Ultrasonic Tester 860261010 Carpenter Inspector 806361018 Final Inspector, Truck Trailer 739381026 Experimental Assembler 806381074 Inspector, Processing 930261014 Formation-Testing Operator 930267010 Oil-Pipe Inspector 827361010 Air-Conditioning-Unit Tester 736281010 Gun Examiner 806264014 Inspector, Aircraft Launching and Arresting Systems 806261034 Inspector, Material Disposition 806261050 Operational Test Mechanic 770687014 Diamond Sizer and Sorter 806261046 Inspector, Plastics and Composites 770267010 Diamond Expert 806261042 Inspector, Outside Production 770687018 Jewel Gauger 199361010 Radiographer 529281010 Taster 526381022 Cake Tester 504281010 Heat-Treat Inspector 549261010 Mechanical Inspector 619364010 Inspector I 619261010 Inspector, Metal Fabricating 609361010 Inspector, Floor 612261010 Inspector 632381014 Inspector, Firearms 706381022 Inspector, Typewriter Assembly and Parts 619381010 Inspector 559381010 Inspector 559381014 Rubber Tester 601281022 Inspector, Tool 601261010 Inspector, Set-Up and Lay-Out 600281014 Lay-Out Inspector 622381038 Salvage Inspector 616361010 Spring Inspector I 572360010 Furnace-Combustion Analyst 619381014 Eddy-Current Inspector 701261010 Quality-Control Inspector |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0429 RUBBER TESTER 0183 EXPERIMENTAL ASSEMBLER 0959 OPERATIONAL TEST MECHANIC 0936 QUALITY-CONTROL INSPECTOR 0636 INSPECTOR, SET-UP & LAY-OUT 0468 RADIOGRAPHER 0697 INSPECTOR, METAL FABRICATG 0380 INSPECTOR, OUTSIDE PRODUCT |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
689 Inspectors, Testers, and Graders 797 Production Testers 684 Miscellaneous Precision Workers, N.E.C. 796 Production Inspectors, Checkers, and Examiners |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
470102 Business Machine Repairer 470604 Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician 470605 Diesel Engine Mechanic and Repairer 470607 Aircraft Mechanic/Technician, Airframe 480503 Machine Shop Assistant 150801 Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Tech./Technician 150611 Metallurgical Tech./Technician 460201 Carpenter 470408 Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairer 150903 Petroleum Tech./Technician 460403 Construction/Building Inspector 470101 Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, 150607 Plastics Tech./Technician 150603 Industrial/Manufacturing Tech./Technician 489999 Precision Production Trades, Other 470402 Gunsmith 470201 Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Rep 460501 Plumber and Pipefitter 490306 Marine Main. and Ship Repairer 470303 Industrial Machinery Main. and Repairer 480507 Tool and Die Maker/Technologist 480599 Precision Metal Workers, Other 480501 Machinist/Machine Technologist 480508 Welder/Welding Technologist 020301 Food Sciences and Tech. |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
060301 Quality Control: Inspecting, Testing, and Repairing 060105 Production Technology: Inspection 050514 Craft Technology: Gem Cutting and Finishing 050705 Quality Control: Petroleum 050701 Quality Control: Structural 050511 Craft Technology: Scientific, Medical, & Technical Equip. Fabric. & Re 050507 Craft Technology: Machining |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
2A712 Nondestructive Inspection 2A656 Aircraft Electrical And Environmental Systems 2A634 Aircraft Fuel Systems 2A615 Aircraft Hydraulic Systems 2A614 Aircraft Fuel Systems 68H Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer 2A772 Nondestructive Inspection 2A655 Aircraft Hydraulic Systems 2A635 Aircraft Hydraulic Systems 2M052 Missile And Space Systems Maintenance 2M032A Missile And Space Systems Maintenance 2A752 Nondestructive Inspection 2A675 Aircraft Hydraulic Systems 2A636 Aircraft Electrical And Environmental Systems 2M032 Missile And Space Systems Maintenance 2A732 Nondestructive Inspection 2A674 Aircraft Fuel Systems 2A654 Aircraft Fuel Systems 4935 NDT Radiographic Inspector (Nuclear) 4942 VT MT and PT NDT Inspector 4943 VT MT PT and RT NDT Inspector 4944 VT MT PT and UT Inspector 4954 General Maintenance 6044 Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician 7603 Support Equipment Air Conditioning and Mobile Maintenance Facility (MMF) Technician 6057 Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, F/A-18 7213 Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Servocylinder Test (STS) Operator/Maintainer 6051 Aircraft Airframe Mechanic-Trainee 7212 Stationary Hydraulics Test Stand Operator/Maintenanceman 6053 Aircraft Airframe, Ea-6 AMH Aviation Structural Mechanics, Hydraulics 6055 Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, Av-8/Tav-8 6056 Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, Kc-130 |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
83002 Precision Inspectors, Testers, and Graders |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
3705 Nondestructive Testing 6517 Explosives Test Operating 2892 Aircraft Electrician 8268 Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 5439 Testing Equipment Operating 8852 Aircraft Mechanic 1960 Quality Inspection 6606 Artillery Testing |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers |
