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TITLE: Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals
DEFINITION: Cast molds and patterns from a variety of materials except nonferrous metals, according to blueprints and specifications.
TASKS:
1. Pours, packs, spreads, or presses plaster, concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around model or mold.
2. Applies reinforcing strips and additional layers of materials to form pattern of model.
3. Reviews specifications, blueprint, or sketch, to plan and lay out work.
4. Applies lubricant or parting agent to mold or pattern.
5. Constructs or assembles wooden mold, using clamps and bolts, hand tools, and power tools.
6. Locates and scribes parting line on patterns, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, square, and depth gauge.
7. Positions and secures reinforcing structure or materials, flask, mold, model, or pattern.
8. Combines or melts ingredients to attain specified viscosity and shape.
9. Removes casting from mold after specified time, using tools and equipment such as hand tools, power tools, and crane.
10. Verifies dimensions, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, vernier gauge, and protractor.
11. Mixes ingredients according to standard formula.
12. Trims or removes excess material, using scraper, knife, or bandsaw.
13. Patches broken edges and fractures, using clay or plaster and molders hand tools.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
58 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
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 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
50 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
50 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
42 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
42 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
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 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
13 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
13 Fine Arts
Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture
8 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
8 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
4 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
4 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
4 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
4 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
4 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
58 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
58 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
46 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
46 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
46 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
38 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
38 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
29 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
29 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
29 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
25 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
21 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
21 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
21 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
21 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
17 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
13 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
13 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
13 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
8 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
8 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
8 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
8 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
8 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
8 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
8 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
8 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
8 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
4 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
4 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
4 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
4 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
4 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
4 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
4 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
4 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
60 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
55 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
55 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.
55 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
55 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
55 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
55 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
45 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
45 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
30 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
30 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
30 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
25 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
25 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
25 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
25 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
25 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
20 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
20 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
20 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.
20 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
20 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
15 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
15 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)
15 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
15 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.
15 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
15 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
15 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
15 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
15 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
15 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.
15 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
15 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
10 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
10 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
10 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.
10 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
10 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
10 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
10 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
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.
5 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
5 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
5 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
5 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
75 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.
75 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.
70 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
65 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
65 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
60 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.
55 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
50 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
40 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.
35 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.
30 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.
30 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.
30 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
25 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 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
25 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
25 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
20 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
20 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.
15 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
15 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
15 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
15 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
15 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
10 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
10 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
10 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
10 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
10 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
10 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
10 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.
10 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
5 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
5 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
5 Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization.
5 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
5 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
5 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.
5 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
5 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.
5 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
5 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.
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) .
95 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
75 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
60 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
56 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
50 (F) 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?
50 (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?
48 (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)
45 (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)
45 (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?
45 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
40 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
35 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
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?
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.)
31 (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)
30 (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
30 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
25 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
25 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
24 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
23 (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
20 (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)
20 (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?
20 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
16 (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
15 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
12 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
11 (L) Hazardous 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)
10 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
10 (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?
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)?
7 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
7 (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?
5 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
5 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
5 (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?
5 (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?
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) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
3 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
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.
44 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.
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.
11 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
58 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.
47 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.
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.
36 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.
32 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.
30 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.
88 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
63 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
63 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
56 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
56 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
56 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
50 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
44 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
44 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
44 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
41 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
41 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
38 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
38 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
34 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
34 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
31 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
31 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
22 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
9 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): |
777381038 Plaster-Pattern Caster 777081010 Modeler 777381034 Plaster Molder I 739381046 Mannequin-Mold Maker 769381010 Compo Caster 575461010 Concrete-Stone Fabricator |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0404 PLASTER-PATTERN CASTER |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
675 Hand Molders and Shapers, except Jewelers 676 Patternmakers, Lay-Out Workers, and Cutters |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
469999 Construction Trades, Other 460101 Mason and Tile Setter |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
060230 Production Work: Manual Work, Stone, Glass, and Clay 010602 Craft Arts: Arts and Crafts 060104 Production Technology: Precision Hand Work 060232 Production Work: Manual Work, Assorted Materials |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
89905 Precision Molders, Shapers, Casters, and Carvers, Except Jewelry and F |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
4371 Plaster Pattern Casting |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
