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TITLE: Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
DEFINITION: Grind and polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a wide variety of metal, stone, clay, plastic, and glass objects or parts. Include grinders and chippers, polishers and buffers, metal sanders and finishers, glass grinders and polishers, and plastic buffers and finishers. Exclude precision-level workers.
TASKS:
1. Grinds, sands, cleans, or polishes objects or parts, using hand tools or equipment.
2. Moves controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing process.
3. Trims, scrapes or deburrs objects or parts, using hand tools or equipment.
4. Selects, loads, and adjusts workpiece or abrasive parts onto equipment or worktable, using hand tools.
5. Observes and inspects equipment, objects, or parts, to ensure specifications are met.
6. Measures and marks equipment, objects, or parts, to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
7. Applies solutions and chemicals to equipment, objects, or parts, using hand tools.
8. Removes workpiece from equipment or work table, using hand tools.
9. Repairs and maintains equipment, objects, or parts, using hand tools.
10. Sharpens abrasive grinding tools, using machines and hand tools.
11. Transfers equipment, objects, or parts, to specified work areas, using moving devices.
12. Records product and processing data on specified forms.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
75 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
58 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
54 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
50 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
42 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
38 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
38 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
29 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
21 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
21 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
21 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
13 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 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
8 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
4 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
4 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
4 Fine Arts
Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture
4 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
63 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
58 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
50 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
50 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
46 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
46 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
33 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
29 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
29 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
25 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
21 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
21 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
21 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
21 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
17 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
17 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
13 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
13 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
13 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
8 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
8 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
8 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
8 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
8 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
4 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
4 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
4 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
4 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
4 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
60 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 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
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 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
40 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 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
40 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
40 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
35 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
35 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
35 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
35 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
30 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
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
30 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
30 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.
30 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
25 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
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 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
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 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
20 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
20 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
20 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
20 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
20 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
20 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
20 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
15 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
15 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
10 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
10 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
10 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
10 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.
10 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
10 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
5 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.
5 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
5 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
5 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
5 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
5 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
5 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
5 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
5 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
95 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.
85 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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.
70 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.
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 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
60 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
55 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
50 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
35 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
30 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
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 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
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.
25 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
25 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
20 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
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.
15 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.
15 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
15 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
15 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.
10 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
10 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
5 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
5 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
5 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
5 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
5 Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization.
5 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
5 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.
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 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
5 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
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 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 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
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) .
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) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
80 (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?
70 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
65 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
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) 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)
60 (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?
55 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
52 (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?
52 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
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.)
45 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
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)
40 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
38 (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
37 (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
35 (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?
33 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
32 (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)
30 (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)?
30 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
25 (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)
25 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
24 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
23 (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) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
20 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
20 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
20 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
20 (F) 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?
17 (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)
16 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
15 (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?
11 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
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?
7 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
5 (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?
4 (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?
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.
28 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 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.
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.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
53 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.
45 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.
40 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.
34 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
66 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
56 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
56 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
53 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
50 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
50 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
41 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
34 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
34 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
34 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
28 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
28 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
22 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
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
19 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
3 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
3 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
819664010 Plate Conditioner 736684022 Barrel Repairer 739684026 Buffer 770682022 Jewel-Bearing Turner 770684010 Jewel Grinder II 775664010 Stone Polisher, Hand 788687038 Dresser 771484010 Beveler 849684010 Boat Buffer, Plastic 735684014 Stoner 732687074 Spin-Table Operator 761684046 Stock Shaper 770682010 Jewel-Bearing Broacher 730684066 Sander-and-Buffer 761684038 Shaper, Hand 715684170 Polisher, Dial 736684018 Barrel Finisher 775684038 Glass Polisher 809684026 Grinder-Chipper II 770685022 Jewel-Bearing Polisher 775687022 Gold Burnisher 734687054 Grinder, Hand 809684022 Finisher, Fiberglass Boat Parts 732584014 Finisher 779684018 Fettler 752684022 Buffer 775684054 Patch Sander 774687022 Ware Cleaner 761684010 Golf-Club Facer 779684030 Inspector-Repairer, Sandstone 775684014 Edger, Hand 770684014 Jewel-Hole Cornerer 715687110 Reamer, Center Hole 739684074 Frame Repairer 754684030 Finisher, Hand 770684018 Rough Opener, Jewel Hole 761687010 Sander, Hand 754684018 Bit Shaver 519684018 Mold Dresser 705684062 Polisher and Buffer II 715684038 Burnisher, Balance Wheel Arm 705484014 Final Finisher, Forging Dies 705684034 Metal Finisher 715684106 Hand Filer, Balance Wheel 700687058 Polisher 715584018 Stoner, Hand 705684054 Pipe Buffer 705684046 Needle Polisher 705684030 Grinder-Chipper I 713687034 Polisher, Implant 703687022 Steel-Barrel Reamer 709381026 Mold Stamper and Repairer 705684050 Nib Finisher 715684042 Burrer 705687018 Metal Sander and Finisher 705687014 Laborer, Grinding and Polishing 705684038 Mold Finisher 706684098 Valve Grinder 705384010 Scraper, Hand 705684026 Grinder I 700684034 Filer 705484010 Filer, Hand, Tool 705684022 Grease Buffer 709684058 Reamer, Hand |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
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| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
709 Grinding, Abrading, Buffing, and Polishing Machine Operators 889 Laborers, except Construction 795 Miscellaneous Hand Working Occupations 768 Crushing and Grinding Machine Operators 785 Assemblers 715 Miscellaneous Metal, Plastic, Stone and Glass Working Machin 704 Lathe and Turning Machine Operators |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
470408 Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairer 480701 Woodworkers, General 480507 Tool and Die Maker/Technologist 470402 Gunsmith 480503 Machine Shop Assistant 460101 Mason and Tile Setter 470603 Auto/Automotive Body Repairer 480508 Welder/Welding Technologist 470404 Musical Instrument Repairer 480599 Precision Metal Workers, Other 480702 Furniture Designer and Maker 480799 Woodworkers, Other |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
060424 Elemental Work: Industrial: Manual Work, Metal and Plastics 060433 Elemental Work: Industrial: Manual Work, Brushing, Spraying, and Coati 051218 Elemental Work: Mechanical: Cleaning and Maintenance 050507 Craft Technology: Machining 060430 Elemental Work: Industrial: Manual Work, Stone, Glass, and Clay 060224 Production Work: Manual Work, Metal and Plastics 060425 Elemental Work: Industrial: Manual Work, Wood 051001 Crafts: Structural 060408 Elemental Work: Industrial: Machine Work, Stone, Glass, and Clay 060230 Production Work: Manual Work, Stone, Glass, and Clay 060225 Production Work: Manual Work, Wood 060434 Elemental Work: Industrial: Manual Work, Assorted Materials |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
93953 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
No crosswalks |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
