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TITLE: Precision Devices Inspectors and Testers
DEFINITION: Verify accuracy of and adjust precision devices, such as meters and gauges, testing instruments, clock and watch mechanisms, to ensure operation of device is in accordance with design specifications.
TASKS:
1. Inspects materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications, and adjusts process or assembly equipment to meet standards.
2. Reads dials and meters to verify functioning of equipment according to specifications.
3. Tests and measures finished products, components, or assemblies for functioning, operation, accuracy, or assembly to verify adherence to functional specifications.
4. Cleans and maintains test equipment and instruments and certifies that precision instruments meet standards.
5. Marks items for acceptance or rejection, records test results and inspection data, and compares findings with specifications to ensure conformance to standards.
6. Fabricates, installs, positions, or connects components, parts, finished products, or instruments for testing or operational purposes.
7. Analyzes and interprets blueprints, sample data, and other materials to determine, change, or measure specifications or inspection and testing procedures.
8. Discards or rejects products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
9. Operates or tends machinery and equipment, and uses hand tools.
10. Estimates operational data to meet acceptable standards.
11. Disassembles defective parts and components.
12. Confers with vendors and others regarding inspection results and recommends corrective procedures.
13. Computes and/or calculates data and other information.
14. Completes necessary procedures to satisfy licensing requirements.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
67 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
67 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 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
54 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
54 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
42 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
29 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
29 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 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
29 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 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
25 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
25 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
21 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
21 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
17 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
17 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
13 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
8 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
8 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
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 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
4 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
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
92 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
88 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
71 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
67 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
58 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
58 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
58 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
58 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
54 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
54 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
54 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
46 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
46 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
46 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
42 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
38 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
38 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
38 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
33 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
33 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
33 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
33 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
33 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
29 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
29 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
21 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
21 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
17 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
17 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
13 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
13 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
8 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
8 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
8 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
4 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
4 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
4 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
4 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
4 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
4 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
83 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.
79 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
79 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
79 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
71 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.
71 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
67 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
67 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
67 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
67 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
63 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 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
58 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
58 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
54 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
54 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.
54 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
54 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
54 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
54 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
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 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
50 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
46 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
46 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.
46 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
42 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
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 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
42 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
42 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
33 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
33 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
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.
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 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
33 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
29 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
29 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
29 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
25 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
25 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
21 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
21 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
21 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
17 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
17 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
17 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
13 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
13 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
8 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
4 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
79 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
75 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
75 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.
75 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
75 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
71 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
71 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.
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 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
67 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
63 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
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 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.
63 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.
58 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
58 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 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
58 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.
54 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.
50 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
50 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.
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.
42 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
42 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
42 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
38 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
33 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
29 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
25 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
17 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
17 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
17 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
17 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.
8 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
8 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
8 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
8 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
8 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
88 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
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?
71 (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?
63 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
54 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
54 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
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) 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?
46 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
42 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
40 (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?
33 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
33 (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?
33 (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?
33 (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)
33 (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.)
31 (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?
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?
25 (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
25 (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?
24 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
23 (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)?
23 (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)
22 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
21 (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?
21 (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)
21 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
21 (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?
17 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
17 (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?
17 (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)
17 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
17 (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)
17 (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
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 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
14 (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)
13 (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 (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)?
10 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
10 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
10 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
10 (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.)
8 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
8 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
8 (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?
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.)
7 (D) Diseases or Infections
If injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
5 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
4 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
4 (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.)
4 (F) Diseases or Infections
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to diseases/infection? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
4 (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)?
3 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
3 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
2 (L) Diseases or Infections
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
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.
67 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.
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.
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 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.
60 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.
58 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.
56 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.
54 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.
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.
42 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 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
69 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
69 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
66 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
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 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
59 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
59 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
56 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
56 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
56 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
56 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
50 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
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
38 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
31 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
31 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): |
729281046 X-Ray-Equipment Tester 716381010 Inspector, Precision 729361010 Inspector, Electromechanical 722381014 Instrument Inspector 821381010 Electric-Meter Tester 711281010 Inspector, Optical Instrument 715384022 Inspector, Watch Parts 710384022 Meter Inspector 714381014 Inspector, Photographic Equipment 601281018 Inspector, Gauge and Instrument 715261010 Mechanical Technician, Laboratory 710381042 Calibrator, Barometers 710381014 Balancer, Scale 715381070 Inspector, Watch Assembly 715381066 Inspector, Hairspring I 715381074 Inspector, Watch Train 715381078 Location-and-Measurement Technician 715381058 Hairspring Truer 710381034 Calibrator 715381050 Final Inspector 710381030 Hydrometer Calibrator |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0239 HYDROMETER CALIBRATOR 0919 X-RAY EQUIPMENT TESTER 0792 ELECTRIC-METER TESTER 0968 INSPECTOR, ELECTROMECHANIC 0424 INSPECTOR, PRECISION |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
689 Inspectors, Testers, and Graders 796 Production Inspectors, Checkers, and Examiners |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
150403 Electromechanical Tech./Technician 470499 Miscellaneous Mechanics and Repairers, Other 150401 Biomedical Engineering-Related Tech./Technician 470609 Aviation Systems and Avionics Main. Technologist/Technician 150699 Industrial Production Technol./Technicians, Other 470408 Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairer 150801 Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Tech./Technician 470401 Instrument Calibration and Repairer 480503 Machine Shop Assistant |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
060104 Production Technology: Precision Hand Work 060301 Quality Control: Inspecting, Testing, and Repairing 020401 Laboratory Technology: Physical Sciences 050510 Craft Technology: Electrical-Electronic Equipment Repair 060105 Production Technology: Inspection |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
2P031 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory 2A151 Avionic Sensors Maintenance 2P051 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory 35H Test, Measurement, And Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist 2E132 Metrological And Navigation Systems 2E152 Metrological And Navigation Systems 2171 Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer 1808 Oxygen (02) Cleaning and Calibration Specialist 2874 Metrology Technician 1820 Physical /Dimensional Calibration Specialist OM Opticalman 2871 Test Measurement And Diagnostic Equipment Technician 1589 Fleet Electronics Calibration (FECL) Technician |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
83099 All Other Inspectors, Testers, and Related Workers |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
5439 Testing Equipment Operating 1960 Quality Inspection 6517 Explosives Test Operating 6606 Artillery Testing 3359 Instrument Mechanic 3306 Optical Instrument Repairing |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers |
