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TITLE: Boilermakers
DEFINITION: Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
TASKS:
1. Positions, aligns, and secures structural parts and related assemblies of pressure vessels, using plumb bobs, levels, wedges and turnbuckles.
2. Bolts or arc-welds pressure vessel structures and parts together, using wrenches and welding equipment.
3. Straightens or reshapes bent pressure vessel plates and structure parts, using hammer, jacks, and torch.
4. Bells, beads with power hammer, or welds pressure vessel tube ends to ensure leakproof joints.
5. Installs manholes, handholes, valves, gauges, and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers, using hand tools.
6. Inspects assembled vessels for faulty accessories and pressure tests for leakage.
7. Repairs or replaces defective pressure vessel parts, using torch, jacks, caulking hammers, power saw, threading die, and welding equipment.
8. Maintains and repairs stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries, using hand tools and power tools.
9. Shapes seams, joints, and irregular edges of pressure vessel sections and structural parts to attain specified fit, using cutting torch, file, and power grinder.
10. Repairs insulation of pressure vessel with cement.
11. Studies blueprints to determine location, relationship and dimensions of parts, to assemble pressure vessels, such as boilers, tanks and vats.
12. Locates and marks reference points for columns or plates on foundation, using master straightedge, square, transit and measuring instruments.
13. Installs refractory brick and other heat resistant materials in firebox of pressure vessel.
14. Fabricates parts, such as stacks, uptakes, and chutes, to adapt pressure vessel to premises.
15. Cleans pressure vessel equipment, using scrapers, wire brush and cleaning solvent.
16. Attaches rigging and signals crane operator to lift pressure vessel parts to specified position.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
96 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
79 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
50 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
46 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
42 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
38 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
38 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
17 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
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
17 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
13 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
8 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
8 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
8 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
8 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
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 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
4 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
4 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.
92 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
88 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
88 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
83 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
79 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
79 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
71 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
71 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
67 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
63 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
63 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
58 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
54 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
54 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
54 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
54 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
50 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
46 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
46 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
46 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
46 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
42 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
42 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
42 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
42 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
38 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
38 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
38 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
33 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
33 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
29 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
29 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
25 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
25 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
21 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
21 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
17 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
17 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
17 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
8 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
8 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
4 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
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 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
60 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
60 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
60 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
55 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
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 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.
50 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
50 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
45 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
45 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
45 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
40 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.
40 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.
40 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
35 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
35 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
30 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
30 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
25 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
25 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
25 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
25 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
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
20 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
20 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
20 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
20 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
20 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
20 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
20 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
20 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.
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
20 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
20 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
15 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.
15 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
15 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
15 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
15 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
15 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
15 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
15 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
15 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
10 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
10 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
10 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
10 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
10 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
10 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
10 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.
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
100 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.
92 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.
88 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
83 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.
83 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
67 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
67 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 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
54 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
50 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
46 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.
46 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.
46 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
42 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
38 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.
38 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.
33 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
29 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
29 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
25 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
17 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
17 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
17 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
13 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
13 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
8 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
8 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
8 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
8 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
4 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
4 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
4 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
4 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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.
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) .
94 (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?
80 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
75 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
75 (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)
75 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
69 (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
69 (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?
65 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
63 (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?
60 (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)
56 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
54 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
50 (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
50 (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?
50 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
50 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
50 (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?
50 (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?
50 (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)
50 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
46 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
44 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
44 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
43 (L) Hazardous Equipment
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
40 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
40 (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
39 (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)
38 (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)?
32 (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.)
31 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
31 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
31 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
31 (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?
30 (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?
30 (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.)
25 (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?
25 (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.)
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 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
17 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
17 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
17 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
15 (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.)
15 (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)?
13 (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?
13 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
13 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
10 (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)?
8 (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?
7 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
7 (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.)
6 (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 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
5 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
5 (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.)
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
94 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
28 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.
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.
22 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.
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.
65 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
59 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.
52 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.
50 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
45 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
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.
81 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
66 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
66 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
63 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
63 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
63 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
63 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
59 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
56 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
53 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
50 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
50 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
50 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
50 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
50 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
44 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
44 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
38 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
38 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
31 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
3 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
805261014 Boilermaker I 805361010 Boilerhouse Mechanic 805381010 Boilermaker II 805361014 Boilermaker Fitter 805261010 Boilermaker Apprentice |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0041 BOILERMAKER II 0038 BOILERHOUSE MECHANIC 0039 BOILERMAKER FITTER 0040 BOILERMAKER I |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
643 Boilermakers |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
470303 Industrial Machinery Main. and Repairer |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
050506 Craft Technology: Metal Fabrication and Repair |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
4502 Boiler Repair Technician BT Boiler Technicians |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
89135 Boilermakers |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
3808 Boilermaking 5309 Heating and Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
47-2011 Boilermakers |
