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TITLE: Machine Tool Cutting Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

DEFINITION: Operate or tend one type of cutting machine tool which has previously been set up. Exclude workers who operate or tend more than one type of cutting machine. Types of cutting machine tools include: sawing machines, grinding machines, lathe and turning machines, buffing and polishing machines, drilling and boring machines, lapping and honing machines, and milling and planing machines.

  • TASKS
  • KNOWLEDGE
  • SKILLS
  • ABILITIES
  • WORK ACTIVITIES
  • WORK CONTEXT
  • INTERESTS
  • WORK VALUES
  • CROSSWALKS


    TASKS:

    1. Activates automatic machine operation, and observes machine to detect malfunction or excessive tool wear.

    2. Turns controls to bring workpiece in contact with tool to cut, drill, bore, ream, or lap.

    3. Manually guides tool against workpiece or vice verse to cut, shape, chamfer, grind, sharpen, or polish.

    4. Adjusts controls and changes tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.

    5. Positions and secures workpiece in machine, such as lathe or drill press, using hand tools.

    6. Reads job order or blueprint for such information as dimensions, tolerances, and number of workpieces to be machined.

    7. Sets controls, engages automatic feeding mechanism, or places workpieces in machine, such as milling, polishing, screwing, or routing machines.

    8. Selects and installs or changes tools, such as drill or router bits, abrasive or polishing wheels, and reamer fixtures, using hand tools.

    9. Removes and inspects workpiece to verify conformance to standards, using such instruments as gauges, calipers, micrometers, and templates.

    10. Removes and stacks workpieces for further processing or shipping.

    11. Applies abrasive compound, lubricant, or coolant to workpiece or tool to facilitate cutting, polishing, or grinding.

    12. Files, burnishes, or polishes workpiece by hand to remove defects, using hand file, burnishing tool, or whetstone.

    13. Replaces worn or damaged tools on machine, using hand tools.

    14. Cleans machined workpiece, using cleaning solution, brush, or airhose.

    KNOWLEDGE:
    Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.

    75 Mechanical
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance

    58 Engineering and Technology
    Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications

    50 Production and Processing
    Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods

    46 Design
    Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

    17 Mathematics
    Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

    17 Building and Construction
    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings

    17 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 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 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

    8 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

    SKILLS:
    Skills elements are ranked by importance.

    65 Equipment Selection
    Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

    60 Equipment Maintenance
    Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

    60 Product Inspection
    Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products

    60 Operation and Control
    Controlling operations of equipment or systems

    55 Reading Comprehension
    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

    50 Monitoring
    Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something

    50 Repairing
    Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools

    40 Operation Monitoring
    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

    35 Mathematics
    Using mathematics to solve problems

    35 Troubleshooting
    Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it

    30 Information Organization
    Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information

    30 Operations Analysis
    Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design

    30 Installation
    Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

    25 Information Gathering
    Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information

    25 Technology Design
    Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs

    25 Testing
    Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected

    25 Problem Identification
    Identifying the nature of problems

    20 Active Listening
    Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

    20 Time Management
    Managing one's own time and the time of others

    20 Active Learning
    Working with new material or information to grasp its implications

    20 Management of Material Resources
    Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work

    20 Science
    Using scientific methods to solve problems

    20 Coordination
    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

    20 Speaking
    Talking to others to effectively convey information

    15 Critical Thinking
    Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches

    15 Learning Strategies
    Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things

    15 Identification of Key Causes
    Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal

    15 Judgment and Decision Making
    Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action

    15 Idea Generation
    Generating a number of different approaches to problems

    15 Idea Evaluation
    Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation

    15 Solution Appraisal
    Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts

    15 Writing
    Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience

    10 Identifying Downstream Consequences
    Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations

    10 Systems Perception
    Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur

    5 Persuasion
    Persuading others to approach things differently

    5 Negotiation
    Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences

    5 Instructing
    Teaching others how to do something

    5 Service Orientation
    Actively looking for ways to help people

    5 Systems Evaluation
    Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy

    5 Visioning
    Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions

    5 Management of Personnel Resources
    Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job

    5 Synthesis/Reorganization
    Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks

    5 Management of Financial Resources
    Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures

    5 Implementation Planning
    Developing approaches for implementing an idea

    5 Social Perceptiveness
    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do .

    ABILITIES:
    Abilities elements are ranked by importance.

    80 Control Precision
    The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions

    70 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.

    65 Near Vision
    The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)

    60 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

    60 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

    60 Wrist-Finger Speed
    The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists

    55 Written Comprehension
    The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

    55 Visualization
    The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged

    50 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

    45 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.

    45 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

    40 Number Facility
    The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly

    40 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

    40 Extent Flexibility
    The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs

    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.

    35 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

    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

    30 Speed of Limb Movement
    The ability to quickly move the arms or legs

    30 Oral Comprehension
    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

    30 Static Strength
    The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects

    30 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.

    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

    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 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

    25 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.

    25 Selective Attention
    The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time

    25 Memorization
    The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures

    20 Stamina
    The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath

    20 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

    20 Dynamic Flexibility
    The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs

    20 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)

    20 Reaction Time
    The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears

    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

    15 Written Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

    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 Explosive Strength
    The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object

    15 Hearing Sensitivity
    The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness

    15 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

    15 Visual Color Discrimination
    The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

    15 Far Vision
    The ability to see details at a distance

    15 Dynamic Strength
    The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue

    10 Auditory Attention
    The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds

    10 Sound Localization
    The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated

    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 Oral Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

    5 Gross Body Equilibrium
    The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position

    5 Night Vision
    The ability to see under low light conditions

    5 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

    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.

    88 Controlling Machines and Processes
    Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

    88 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
    Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

    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 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
    Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.

    75 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 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
    Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.

    67 Evaluating Information Against Standards
    Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.

    54 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
    Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.

    54 Performing General Physical Activities
    Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.

    46 Estimating Needed Characteristics
    Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

    46 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
    Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

    42 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.

    33 Analyzing Data or Information
    Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

    29 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.

    29 Processing Information
    Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.

    25 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
    Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.

    21 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
    Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.

    21 Thinking Creatively
    Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

    17 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.

    17 Documenting or Recording Information
    Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.

    17 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.

    17 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
    Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.

    13 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
    Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

    13 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.

    8 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
    Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

    8 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
    Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

    4 Performing Administrative Activities
    Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.

    4 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
    Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.

    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) .

    100 (F) Indoors
    How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors

    95 (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 (F) Standing
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?

    75 (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?

    68 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
    How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

    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) 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.)

    64 (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?

    57 (A) Degree of Automation
    Indicate the level of automation of this job.

    55 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?

    55 (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) Contaminants
    How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?

    48 (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?

    47 (S) Consequence of Error
    How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?

    46 (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 (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)

    40 (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

    36 (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?

    35 (F) Sitting
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?

    30 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?

    30 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?

    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

    25 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
    How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

    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?

    20 (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?

    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

    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) Walking or Running
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?

    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?

    16 (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 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
    How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?

    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) Special Uniform
    How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?

    10 (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?

    8 (I) Provide a Service to Others
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?

    7 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
    How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?

    5 (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)?

    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) Keeping or Regaining Balance
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?

    4 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?

    4 (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)?

    4 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?

    4 (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)?

    3 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
    How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

    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.

    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.

    17 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.

    17 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.

    66 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 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.

    38 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.

    27 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.

    23 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.

    91 Moral Values
    Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong

    75 Activity
    Workers on this job are busy all the time

    75 Independence
    Workers on this job do their work alone

    69 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 Supervision, Technical
    Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well

    50 Security
    Workers on this job have steady employment

    41 Achievement
    Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment

    41 Working Conditions
    Workers on this job have good working conditions

    34 Co-workers
    Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with

    34 Advancement
    Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement

    34 Ability Utilization
    Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities

    34 Autonomy
    Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision

    34 Compensation
    Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers

    31 Responsibility
    Workers on this job make decisions on their own

    28 Social Status
    Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community

    25 Variety
    Workers on this job have something different to do every day

    19 Recognition
    Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do

    16 Creativity
    Workers on this job try out their own ideas

    13 Authority
    Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others

    9 Social Service
    Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people

    CROSSWALKS:
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    734584010 Needle Grinder
    733685026 Smoother
    715684158 Pallet Rectifier
    715685062 Tapper II
    715685026 End Polisher
    715685022 Driller and Broacher
    715685018 Deburrer, Machine
    715685014 Cutter, V-Groove
    726682026 Saw Operator
    603685038 Brush Polisher
    603685058 Grinder Operator, Automatic
    603682018 Linter-Saw Sharpener
    605685026 Lever Miller
    690685510 Trade Marker
    603685082 Stoner and Polisher, Bevel Face
    603685078 Snailer
    605685022 Jewel Stripper
    603685074 Shot-Grinder Operator
    605685018 Hooking-Machine Operator
    605685014 File Cutter
    603685070 Lapping-Machine Operator, Production
    605685010 Barrel Rifler
    603685066 Grinder, Lap
    605685034 Planing-Machine Operator
    605682034 Router, Printed Circuit Boards
    605685038 Profiling-Machine Operator
    604685018 Knurling-Machine Operator
    605682030 Wheel Cutter
    605682014 Broaching-Machine Operator, Production
    603685050 Deburrer
    603685042 Burnisher
    604685042 Turret-Lathe Operator, Tumble Tailstock
    603685034 Bottom Polisher
    603685030 Bit-Sharpener Operator
    603685026 Bit Sharpener
    603685022 Bevel Polisher
    606685030 Drilling-Machine Operator, Automatic
    603685010 Band-Reamer-Machine Operator
    603685054 Flat Polisher
    603685062 Grinding Machine Tender
    690685262 Last Sawyer
    606685034 Reaming-Machine Tender
    607682014 Profile Trimmer
    607685010 Cut-Off Saw Tender, Metal
    607685014 Debridging-Machine Operator
    607686010 Magnesium-Mill Operator
    690685202 Grooving-Lathe Tender
    690685190 Fountain Pen Turner
    690685170 Finisher, Machine
    690685142 Edge Grinder
    606685026 Drill Press Tender
    604685014 Facing-Machine Operator
    606685022 Choke Reamer
    605685030 Milling-Machine Tender
    606685018 Chamfering-Machine Operator II
    603682030 Drill-Bit Sharpener
    603685046 Burrer, Machine
    604682010 Screw-Machine Operator, Swiss-Type
    619685094 Cut-Off-Machine Operator
    606685014 Chamfering-Machine Operator I
    606685010 Boring-Machine Operator, Production
    606682014 Drill-Press Operator
    606382010 Driller-and-Reamer, Automatic
    605685054 Router Machine Operator
    605685050 Tooth Cutter
    605685046 Squaring-Machine Operator
    605685042 Scribing-Machine Operator
    604382014 Screw-Machine Operator, Single Spindle
    604382010 Screw-Machine Operator, Multiple Spindle
    604685010 Balance Recesser
    705684058 Polisher
    705684010 Bench Grinder
    700682014 Lathe Hand
    700684026 Driller
    705684070 Polisher, Sand
    604685022 Lap Cutter-Truer Operator
    700684046 Jigsawyer
    700687066 Scraper
    619382014 Fittings Finisher
    699685046 Pinner, Printed Circuit Boards
    603685014 Barrel Polisher, Inside
    699682034 Beveler, Printed Circuit Boards
    703684010 Bench-Shear Operator
    604685038 Threading-Machine Operator
    604685026 Lathe Tender
    705684014 Buffer I
    604685034 Screw-Machine Tender
    604685030 Rim-Turning Finisher
    705582010 Blade Groover
    705682010 Gold-Nib Grinder
    705682014 Trimmer
    705684066 Polisher Apprentice
    715381090 Screwhead Polisher
    715684062 Collet Driller
    715682026 Tooth Polisher
    715682018 Polisher
    715682014 Countersinker
    715682010 Barrel Finisher
    699685054 Trimmer, Printed Circuit Board Panels
    603664010 Tool Grinder II
    715381034 Blocker and Polisher, Gold Wheel
    713684038 Polisher, Eyeglass Frames
    709684082 Stab Setter and Driller
    603482034 Honing-Machine Operator, Production
    705684074 Snag Grinder
    603482030 Grinder I
    603382030 Printing-Roller Polisher
    615685018 Cup-Trimming-Machine Operator
    603665010 Buffing-Machine Tender

    AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): 0500 SCREW-MACHINE OP,MULTI SPIN
    0244 GRINDER I (clock & watch)
    0444 SCREW-MACHINE OP,SINGLE SPI

    CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): 706 Punching and Stamping Press Machine Operators
    708 Drilling and Boring Machine Operators
    709 Grinding, Abrading, Buffing, and Polishing Machine Operators
    705 Milling and Planing Machine Operators
    704 Lathe and Turning Machine Operators
    715 Miscellaneous Metal, Plastic, Stone and Glass Working Machin

    CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): 480503 Machine Shop Assistant
    470408 Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairer

    GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): 060209 Production Work: Machine Work, Assorted Materials
    060202 Production Work: Machine Work, Metal and Plastics
    060402 Elemental Work: Industrial: Machine Work, Metal and Plastics
    060104 Production Technology: Precision Hand Work
    060424 Elemental Work: Industrial: Manual Work, Metal and Plastics
    060201 Production Work: Supervision
    060224 Production Work: Manual Work, Metal and Plastics
    060409 Elemental Work: Industrial: Machine Work, Assorted Materials
    051202 Elemental Work: Mechanical: Mining, Quarrying, Drilling

    MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): No crosswalks

    OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): 91117 Machine Tool Cutting Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

    OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): 3417 Tool Grinding

    SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): No crosswalks


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