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TITLE: Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators
DEFINITION: Set up or set up and operate machines, such as glass forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to manufacture any of a wide variety of products, such as soap bars, formed rubber, glassware, food, brick, and tile, by means of extruding, compressing, or compacting.
TASKS:
1. Installs dies or molds in machines to produce products from variety of materials, according to work order and specifications.
2. Turns controls to control machine functions, such as regulate air pressure, create vacuum, and coolant flow.
3. Operates machines and notifies supervisor or setup personnel of needed adjustments to machines.
4. Observes operation of machine and product to detect and diagnose cause of faulty operation and monitors gauges and recorders.
5. Presses control button to activate machinery and equipment.
6. Synchronizes speed of sections of machine when producing products involving several steps or processes.
7. Selects and measures arbors and dies to verify size specified on work ticket.
8. Installs, aligns, and adjusts neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes to molds to deliver material and form product.
9. Couples air and gas lines to machine to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final product.
10. Adjusts timer drum to set size of product material and rollers, cutoff knives, and stops to regulate thickness and length.
11. Threads extruded strip through water tank and holddown bars or attaches strands to wire and draws through tube.
12. Pours, scoops, or dumps specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machine.
13. Feeds product into machine by hand or conveyor.
14. Ignites burner to preheat product or applies heat, using torch.
15. Removes products from discharge belts and molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machines.
16. Cleans dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponge, or airhose and swabs molds with solution to prevent sticking.
17. Collects, examines, measures, weighs, and tests product to verify machine setup and conformance of product to specifications.
18. Records product information, such as scrap quantity, machine number, and ingredients, to complete work ticket and places tickets with product.
19. Routes sample to lab for analysis, according to procedure.
20. Disassembles and repairs machinery and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
96 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
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
54 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
46 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
42 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
21 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
21 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
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
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
8 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
8 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
4 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
4 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
4 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
4 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
4 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
4 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
71 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
67 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
63 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
58 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
58 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
54 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
54 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
50 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
50 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
42 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
42 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
42 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
38 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
38 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
33 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
29 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
25 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
25 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
21 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
21 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
17 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
17 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
17 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
17 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
13 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
13 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
13 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
13 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
13 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
13 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
8 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
8 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
8 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
8 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
8 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
8 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
4 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
4 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
4 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
4 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
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 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 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
45 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
45 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
40 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
40 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
35 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
35 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
35 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
35 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
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 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
35 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
30 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
30 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
25 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
25 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 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 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 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
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 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
20 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
20 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
20 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
20 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
20 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
20 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
15 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 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
15 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
15 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
15 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
15 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
15 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
15 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
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 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
15 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
15 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
10 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
10 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
10 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
5 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
5 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.
5 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
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
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
95 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
80 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 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.
60 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
60 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.
55 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
50 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.
50 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
45 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
40 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.
35 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
30 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
30 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
25 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 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.
20 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 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
20 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
15 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.
15 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
15 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
15 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
15 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
15 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
10 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.
10 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
10 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
10 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
10 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
5 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
5 Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization.
5 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
5 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
5 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
5 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
5 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
5 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
5 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
5 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
5 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
5 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
100 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
80 (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.)
80 (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?
77 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
75 (F) Hazardous Equipment
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
72 (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?
70 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
68 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
65 (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?
57 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
50 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
50 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
45 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
44 (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
40 (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)
35 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
32 (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?
32 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
30 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
27 (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?
23 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
20 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
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
15 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
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?
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?
10 (F) Whole Body Vibration
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?
10 (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)
10 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
10 (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?
10 (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?
10 (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) 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) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
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 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
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.
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.
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.
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.
47 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
44 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.
41 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 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
30 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
91 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
66 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
66 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
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
56 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
47 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
44 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
44 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
41 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
41 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
41 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
38 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
31 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
31 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
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
22 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
22 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
16 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:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
520682014 Center-Machine Operator 649582014 Sizing-Machine Operator 692362010 Set-Up Mechanic, Crown Assembly Machine 575382022 Glass-Rolling-Machine Operator 557382014 Wink-Cutter Operator 557682010 Graining-Press Operator 575380010 Forming-Machine Upkeep Mechanic 575682010 Fiberglass-Dowel-Drawing-Machine Operator 556682022 Compressor 556682018 Plodder Operator 575382010 Brick-and-Tile-Making-Machine Operator 575382014 Forming-Machine Operator 575682022 Ram-Press Operator 690662014 Tuber-Machine Operator |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0048 FORMING-MACHINE OPERATOR |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
755 Extruding and Forming Machine Operators 758 Compressing and Compacting Machine Operators |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
489999 Precision Production Trades, Other 470303 Industrial Machinery Main. and Repairer |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
060207 Production Work: Machine Work, Rubber 060218 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Assorted Materials Processing 060217 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Clay and Coke Processing 060413 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Rubber, Plastics, and 060208 Production Work: Machine Work, Stone, Glass, and Clay 060102 Production Technology: Machine Set-up 060211 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Chemical Processing 060220 Production Work: Machine Assembling 060215 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Food Processing 060213 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Rubber, Plastics, and Glass Proc |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
92968 Extruding, Forming, Pressing and Compacting Machine Setters and Operat |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
No crosswalks |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
