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TITLE: Pressing Machine Operators and Tenders- Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
DEFINITION: Operate or tend pressing machines, such as hot-head pressing, steam pressing, automatic pressing, ironing, plunger pressing, and hydraulic pressing machines, to press and shape articles such as leather, fur, and cloth garments, drapes, slipcovers, handkerchiefs, and millinery. Exclude delicate fabric (precision) pressers.
TASKS:
1. Activates pressing machine to remove wrinkles from garments and flatwork items, or shape, form, or patch articles.
2. Activates and adjusts machine controls to regulate temperature and pressure of rollers, ironing shoe, or plates, according to specifications.
3. Lowers iron, ram, or pressing head of machine into position over material to be pressed.
4. Selects, installs, and adjusts machine components, including pressing forms, rollers, and guides, according to pressing instructions, using hoist and hand tools.
5. Positions materials, such as cloth garments, felt, or straw on table, die, or feeding mechanism of pressing machine.
6. Removes finished pieces from pressing machine and hangs or stacks for cooling, or forwards for additional processing.
7. Presses materials, such as garments, drapes, and slipcovers, using hand iron.
8. Moistens materials to soften and smoothes and straightens materials with hands, to prepare for machine pressing.
9. Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices, including tape measure and micrometer.
10. Sews end of new material to leader or to end of material in pressing machine, using sewing machine.
11. Shrinks, stretches, or blocks articles by hand, to conform to original measurements, using forms, blocks, and steam.
12. Applies cleaning solvents, and brushes materials made of suede, leather, and felt, to remove spots, and raise and smooth nap.
13. Hangs, folds, packages, and tags finished articles for delivery to customer.
14. Cleans and maintains pressing machines, using cleaning solutions and lubricants.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
40 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
30 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
30 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
25 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
20 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
15 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
10 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
10 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
10 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
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
5 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
92 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
88 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
75 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
71 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
67 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
63 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
63 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
63 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
63 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
63 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
54 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
50 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
50 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
46 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
46 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
42 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
42 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
38 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
38 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
33 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
33 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
33 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
29 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
29 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
29 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
29 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
29 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
25 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
25 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
25 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
25 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
25 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
21 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
21 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
17 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
17 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
13 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
13 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
13 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
13 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
8 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
4 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
75 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
75 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
70 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
70 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
65 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.
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 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
55 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
50 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
50 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
45 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
45 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
45 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
45 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
45 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
45 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
40 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
40 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
40 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
40 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
40 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
35 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
35 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.
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 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
35 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
30 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
30 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
30 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
30 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)
30 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
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 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
25 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
25 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.
25 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
25 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
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 Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
20 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
20 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
15 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
15 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
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 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
15 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
10 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
10 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
5 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
5 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
5 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
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.
79 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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.
63 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
54 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
50 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.
46 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
42 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
42 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.
38 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
33 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.
29 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.
25 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
21 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
21 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.
21 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.
17 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
13 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
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.
13 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
8 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
8 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
8 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
8 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
8 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
8 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
8 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
4 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
4 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
4 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
4 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
4 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
4 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
4 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.
4 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
4 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
4 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
100 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
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?
80 (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?
60 (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?
60 (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?
60 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
55 (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)
52 (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.)
51 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
50 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
48 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
48 (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?
48 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
47 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
45 (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)
40 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
40 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
37 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
35 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
33 (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?
30 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
30 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
26 (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)
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?
24 (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
23 (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)
20 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
20 (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?
20 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
16 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
16 (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)
16 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
15 (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?
15 (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?
14 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
13 (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?
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)
10 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
8 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
8 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
6 (L) High Places
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to high places while performing this job? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
5 (F) High Places
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to high places? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
5 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
5 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
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?
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.
89 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
39 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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.
61 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.
51 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
48 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.
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.
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.
23 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
69 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
69 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
63 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
63 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
53 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
53 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
44 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
38 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
38 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
38 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
34 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
34 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
31 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
28 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
25 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
25 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
22 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
22 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
13 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
13 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
783685014 Creaser 789687178 Tie Presser 369685018 Fur Ironer 361685022 Patching-Machine Operator 363682010 Leather Finisher 363682014 Presser, All-Around 363685018 Presser, Form 363682018 Presser, Machine 363685026 Shirt Presser 363684010 Blocker 363685022 Presser, Handkerchief 363684014 Hat Blocker 363685010 Press Operator 363685014 Presser, Automatic 583685050 Hat-Lining Blocker 583685058 Hydraulic-Press Operator 686685050 Press Operator 583685022 Brim-and-Crown Presser 583685054 Hydraulic-Press Operator 583685114 Straw-Hat-Plunger Operator 583685106 Steam-Press Tender 583585010 Calender-Machine Operator 583685098 Seam Presser 580685042 Molder 583685110 Straw Hat Presser, Machine 583685090 Presser, Buffing Wheel 583685086 Press Operator 583685118 Strip Presser 583685102 Shaper and Presser 583685070 Mangler 689685018 Bobbin Presser 583685018 Brim Presser I |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
749 Miscellaneous Textile Machine Operators 747 Pressing Machine Operators 889 Laborers, except Construction |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
200301 Clothing, Apparel and Textile Workers and Managers, General 200309 Drycleaner and Launderer (Commercial) |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
060435 Elemental Work: Industrial: Laundering, Dry Cleaning 060427 Elemental Work: Industrial: Manual Work, Textile, Fabric and Leather 060409 Elemental Work: Industrial: Machine Work, Assorted Materials 060227 Production Work: Manual Work, Textile, Fabric and Leather 060419 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Assorted Materials Pr 060205 Production Work: Machine Work, Leather and Fabrics 060405 Elemental Work: Industrial: Machine Work, Fabric and Leather |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
92728 Pressing Machine Operators, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
7306 Pressing |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials |
