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TITLE: Electric Motor and Switch Assemblers and Repairers
DEFINITION: Test, repair, rebuild, and assemble electric motors, generators, and equipment.
TASKS:
1. Assembles electrical parts, such as alternators, generators, starting devices, and switches, following schematic drawings, using hand, machine, and power tools.
2. Repairs and rebuilds defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
3. Tests for overheating, using speed gauges and thermometers.
4. Rewinds coils on core while core is in slots, or makes replacement coils, using coil-winding machine.
5. Replaces defective parts, such as coil leads, carbon brushes, and connecting wires, using soldering equipment.
6. Installs, secures, and aligns parts, using hand tools, welding equipment, and electrical meters.
7. Rewires electrical systems and repairs or replaces electrical accessories.
8. Reassembles repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
9. Disassembles defective unit, using hand tools.
10. Measures velocity, horsepower, r.p.m., amperage, circuitry, and voltage of unit or parts, using electrical meters and mechanical testing devices.
11. Cuts and removes parts, such as defective coils and insulation.
12. Adjusts working parts, such as fan belt tension, voltage output, contacts and springs, using hand tools, and verifies corrections, using gauges.
13. Tests charges and replaces batteries.
14. Inspects parts for wear or damage, or reads work order or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
15. Cuts and forms insulation and inserts insulation into armature, rotor, or stator slots.
16. Refaces, reams, and polishes commutators and machine parts to specified tolerances, using machine tools.
17. Records repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
18. Scrapes and cleans units or parts, using cleaning solvent, and lubricates moving parts.
19. Lifts units or parts, such as motors or generators, using crane or chain hoist.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
65 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
65 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
45 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
40 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
35 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
30 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
30 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
25 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
20 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
20 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
10 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
10 Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
10 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
10 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
5 Fine Arts
Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture
5 History and Archeology
Knowledge of past historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures
5 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
5 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
5 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
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
96 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
96 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
92 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
92 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
92 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
92 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
83 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
83 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
79 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
75 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
71 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
71 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
67 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
67 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
67 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
63 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
58 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
58 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
54 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
54 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
54 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
50 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
50 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
42 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
42 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
42 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
38 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
38 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
38 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
33 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
33 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
33 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
33 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
29 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
29 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
25 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
21 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
21 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
17 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
13 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
8 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
8 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
8 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
8 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
80 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
75 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 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
70 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
70 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
65 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
65 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
65 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
60 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
60 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.
60 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
55 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.
55 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
55 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
55 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
50 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
45 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
45 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
45 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
45 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
40 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
40 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
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 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
40 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
40 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
40 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
35 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
35 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)
35 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.
30 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.
30 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
30 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.
30 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
30 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
30 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
30 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
25 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
25 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
25 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
25 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
25 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
20 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
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 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
20 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
20 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
15 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
15 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
10 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
5 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
5 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
92 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
88 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.
75 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.
75 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
71 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.
71 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.
67 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
63 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.
58 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
58 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
54 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
46 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
42 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.
42 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.
38 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.
38 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
33 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
33 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.
25 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
25 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
21 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
21 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
13 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
13 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
13 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
8 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.
8 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 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.
4 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
4 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.
4 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
4 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
4 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.
4 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
4 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
90 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
90 (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?
68 (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?
65 (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)
64 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
60 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
60 (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)
55 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
55 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
50 (F) Hazardous 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
45 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
43 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
43 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
40 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
40 (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 (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)
37 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
37 (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)
36 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
35 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
35 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
32 (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.)
32 (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?
30 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
30 (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?
30 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
29 (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
28 (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)
25 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
25 (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?
25 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
20 (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?
20 (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 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
17 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
16 (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?
16 (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)?
15 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
10 (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?
10 (F) Whole Body Vibration
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?
10 (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?
10 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
9 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
8 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
8 (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)?
6 (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.)
5 (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.)
5 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
5 (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.)
5 (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?
4 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
4 (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.)
4 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
4 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
3 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
3 (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.
89 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.
39 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 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.
22 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
11 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
11 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 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.
59 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.
50 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.
48 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.
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.
37 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.
84 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
66 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
66 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
63 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
59 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
59 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
59 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
59 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
56 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
56 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
53 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
50 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
50 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
47 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
47 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
41 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
38 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
38 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
34 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
25 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
22 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
721281026 Propulsion-Motor-and-Generator Repairer 721381010 Electric-Motor Fitter 729684038 Repairer, Switchgear 721281018 Electric-Motor Repairer 721281014 Electric-Motor Assembler and Tester 724381010 Adjuster, Electrical Contacts 721261010 Electric-Motor Analyst 821381018 Wind-Generating-Electric-Power Installer 721281010 Automotive-Generator-and-Starter Repairer 620261026 Electric-Golf-Cart Repairer |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0882 AUTOMOTIVE-GEN-&-START REP 0149 ELECTRIC-MOTOR REPAIRER 0829 ELECT-MOTOR ASSEM & TESTER 0456 PROPULSION-MOTOR & GENERAT |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
577 Electrical Power Installers and Repairers 533 Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Repairers |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
460302 Electrician 470101 Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, 470604 Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician 470501 Stationary Energy Sources Installer and Operator 470105 Industrial Electronics Installer and Repairer 460301 Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General 470199 Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
051003 Crafts: Electrical-Electronic 050702 Quality Control: Mechincal 050505 Craft Technology: Electrical-Electronic Systems Installation and Repai 050510 Craft Technology: Electrical-Electronic Equipment Repair 060223 Production Work: Manual Work, Assembly Small Parts |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
51R Interior Electrician 3E031 Electrical Systems EM Electrician's Mate 3E051 Electrical Systems EM Electrician's Mates 1142 Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
85714 Electric Motor, Transformer, and Related Repairers |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
5876 Electromotive Equipment Mechanic 2854 Electrical Equipment Repairing 3364 Projection Equipment Repairing |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers |
