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TITLE: Woodworking Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators, Except Sawing
DEFINITION: Set up or set up and operate woodworking machines, such as lathes, drill presses, sanders, shapers, and planing machines, to perform woodworking operations. Exclude sawing machine setters and set-up operators.
TASKS:
1. Installs knives, sanding apparatus, cams, cutting heads, bits, chisels, and blades, using hand tools.
2. Attaches and adjusts guides, stops, clamps, chucks, and feed mechanisms, using hand tools.
3. Starts machine and feeds stock into machine through feed mechanisms or conveyors.
4. Monitors operation of automatic machines and makes adjustments as needed to correct problems and ensure conformance to specifications.
5. Examines blueprints, drawings, and work orders, to determine characteristics of finished item, materials to be used, and machine setup requirements.
6. Adjusts machine table or cutting devices to produce specified cut or operation.
7. Pushes or holds workpiece against, under, or through cutting, boring or shaping mechanism.
8. Selects knives, sanding apparatus, cams, cutting heads, bits, chisels and blades.
9. Mounts or clamps stock onto machine.
10. Removes and replaces worn machine parts, knives, bits, belts, and sandpaper.
11. Examines workpiece visually, by touch, or using tape rule, calipers, or gauges to ensure product meets desired standards.
12. Unclamps and removes workpiece from machine, and stacks workpiece on pallet or in box.
13. Sharpens knives, bits, and other cutting and shaping tools.
14. Cleans product, machine, or work area, using rags and air hose.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
75 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
40 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
35 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
35 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
30 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
30 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
25 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
20 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
20 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
10 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
10 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
10 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
10 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
10 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
5 Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
5 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
5 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
5 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
5 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
5 Fine Arts
Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture
5 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.
80 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
65 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
60 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
55 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
50 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
45 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
40 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
35 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
35 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
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 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
30 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
30 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
25 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
25 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
25 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
20 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
20 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
20 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
20 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
20 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
20 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
15 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
15 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
15 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
15 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
15 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
10 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
10 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
10 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
10 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
10 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
10 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
10 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
5 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
5 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
5 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
5 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
5 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
70 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
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 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 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
50 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.
50 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
50 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
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
45 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
45 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
40 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.
40 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
40 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
35 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
35 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.
35 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 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
35 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
35 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
35 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
35 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
30 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
30 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
30 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
25 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
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 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 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
20 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
20 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
20 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
20 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
20 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.
20 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
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 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.
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
15 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
15 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
15 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
15 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
15 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
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 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
15 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
15 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
15 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
10 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
10 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
5 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
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
90 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
85 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 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.
65 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
65 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.
65 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
60 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
60 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.
55 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
50 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
50 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
45 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.
45 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.
45 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 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
25 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
20 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
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 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
15 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
15 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.
10 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
10 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
5 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
5 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.
5 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
5 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
5 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
5 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
5 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
90 (F) 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)
85 (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?
75 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
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 Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
65 (F) Hazardous 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
65 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
64 (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)
60 (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)
60 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
55 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
54 (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 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
50 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
48 (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.)
48 (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?
45 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
40 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
37 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
35 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
34 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
30 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
30 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
30 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
28 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
28 (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?
28 (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
25 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
23 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
20 (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?
20 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
20 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
17 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
15 (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)?
15 (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?
12 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
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) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
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?
5 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
5 (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?
5 (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)
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?
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) 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)?
4 (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)
3 (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)
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.
33 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 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 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 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.
60 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
49 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.
39 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.
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.
29 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.
88 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
75 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
69 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
66 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
59 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
50 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
47 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
47 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
41 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
38 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
38 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
38 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
31 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
31 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
31 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
28 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
22 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
19 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
16 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
9 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
761682018 Spindle Carver 692380010 Set-Up Mechanic 664382010 Swing-Type-Lathe Operator 665682022 Planer Operator 665682026 Profile-Shaper Operator, Automatic 663380010 Knife Setter 669682058 Nailing-Machine Operator 665682010 Dowel-Machine Operator 669682038 Double-End-Trimmer-and-Boring-Machine Operator 665682018 Molder Operator 665682034 Shaper Operator 665682038 Veneer Jointer 665682042 Jointer Operator 666382010 Boring-Machine Operator 664662010 Veneer-Lathe Operator 664382018 Trimming Machine Set-Up Operator 665682030 Router Operator 669382014 Rafter-Cutting-Machine Operator 669382026 Turning Machine Set-Up Operator 662682010 Molding Sander 662682014 Multiple-Drum Sander 665382010 Chucking-Machine Operator 669682042 Dowel-Inserting-Machine Operator 669382018 Tenoner Operator 665482014 Mortising-Machine Operator 669382010 Dado Operator 669380018 Pipe-and-Tank Fabricator 669360010 Checkering-Machine Adjuster 669662010 Box-Blank-Machine Operator 669280010 Machine Setter 665382018 Wood-Carving-Machine Operator 669382022 Multi-Purpose Machine Operator |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0321 MACHINE SETTER (woodwork) |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
728 Shaping and Joining Machine Operators 733 Miscellaneous Woodworking Machine Operators 726 Wood Lathe, Routing, and Planing Machine Operators |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
480703 Cabinet Maker and Millworker 470402 Gunsmith 480701 Woodworkers, General |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
050508 Craft Technology: Woodworking 060203 Production Work: Machine Work, Wood 060102 Production Technology: Machine Set-up 051001 Crafts: Structural 060220 Production Work: Machine Assembling |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
92311 Woodworking Machine Setters and Set-up Operators, Except Sawing |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
4618 Woodworking Machine Operating |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
