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Model Makers, Metal & Plastic
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Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects.
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Abilities
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Reaction Time| | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
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Visualization| | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
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Control Precision| | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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Oral Comprehension| | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Manual Dexterity| | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
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Selective Attention| | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness| | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Auditory Attention| | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
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Information Ordering| | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Multilimb Coordination| | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (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 whole body is in motion. |
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Near Vision| | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Oral Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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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. |
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Speech Recognition| | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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Deductive Reasoning| | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Far Vision| | The ability to see details at a distance. |
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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. |
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Written Comprehension| | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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Category Flexibility| | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
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Response Orientation| | The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. |
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Depth Perception| | The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
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Hearing Sensitivity| | The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. |
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Rate Control| | The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. |
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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. |
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Inductive Reasoning| | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
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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. |
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Speech Clarity| | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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Static Strength| | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
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Visual Color Discrimination| | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
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Dynamic Strength| | The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. |
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Number Facility| | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. |
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Perceptual Speed| | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of 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. |
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Trunk Strength| | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. |
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Wrist-Finger Speed| | The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. |
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Extent Flexibility| | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
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Fluency of Ideas| | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
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Speed of Closure| | The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns. |
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Time Sharing| | The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). |
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Mathematical Reasoning| | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
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Written Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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Stamina| | The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. |
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Gross Body Coordination| | The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion. |
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Memorization| | The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures. |
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Gross Body Equilibrium| | The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
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Speed of Limb Movement| | The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. |
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Dynamic Flexibility| | The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
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Explosive Strength| | The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object. |
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Sound Localization| | The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated. |
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Peripheral Vision| | The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead. |
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Spatial Orientation| | The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you. |
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Interests
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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. |
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Second Interest High-Point| | Secondary-Cutoff/Rank Descriptiveness |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Third Interest High-Point| | Tertiary-Cutoff/Rank Descriptiveness |
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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. |
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Social| | Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. |
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First Interest High-Point| | Primary-Rank Descriptiveness |
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Knowledge
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Mechanical| | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Mathematics| | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Production and Processing| | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Computers and Electronics| | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Design| | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Engineering and Technology| | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Administration and Management| | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Customer and Personal Service| | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Education and Training| | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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English Language| | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Building and Construction| | Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
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Physics| | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
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Chemistry| | Knowledge of the chemical 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. |
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Public Safety and Security| | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Psychology| | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
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Clerical| | Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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Personnel and Human Resources| | Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. |
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Transportation| | Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Sales and Marketing| | Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
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Law and Government| | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
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Economics and Accounting| | Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. |
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Communications and Media| | Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. |
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Therapy and Counseling| | Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
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Telecommunications| | Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Biology| | Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
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Medicine and Dentistry| | Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
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Philosophy and Theology| | Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture. |
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Sociology and Anthropology| | Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. |
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Geography| | Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
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History and Archeology| | Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. |
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Foreign Language| | Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation. |
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Fine Arts| | Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture. |
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Wages
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| North Carolina | $34,800.00 |
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| South Carolina | $39,430.00 |
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Related Careers
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Automotive Body & Related Repairers| | Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. |
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Computer, Automated Teller, & Office Machine Repairers| | Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines. |
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Drilling & Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic| | Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces. |
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Electric Motor, Power Tool, & Related Repairers| | Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches. |
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Electro-Mechanical Technicians| | Operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment. |
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Engine & Other Machine Assemblers| | Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing. |
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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic| | Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot. |
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Tool Grinders, Filers, & Sharpeners| | Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects. |
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Skills
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Mathematics| | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Equipment Selection| | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. |
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Active Learning| | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Quality Control Analysis| | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Complex Problem Solving| | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Operation and Control| | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Equipment Maintenance| | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Operation Monitoring| | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Critical Thinking| | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Reading Comprehension| | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Coordination| | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Active Listening| | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Time Management| | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Repairing| | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Instructing| | Teaching others how to do something. |
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Learning Strategies| | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
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Monitoring| | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Troubleshooting| | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Operations Analysis| | Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. |
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Speaking| | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Technology Design| | Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. |
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Installation| | Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. |
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Social Perceptiveness| | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Judgment and Decision Making| | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Writing| | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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Persuasion| | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
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Service Orientation| | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Management of Material Resources| | Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. |
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Science| | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
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Systems Analysis| | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
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Systems Evaluation| | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
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Programming| | Writing computer programs for various purposes. |
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Negotiation| | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
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Management of Personnel Resources| | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
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Management of Financial Resources| | Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures. |
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Tasks
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| Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences. |
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| Set up and operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws to fabricate prototypes or models. |
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| Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers. |
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| Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets. |
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| Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools. |
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| Drill, countersink, and ream holes in parts and assemblies for bolts, screws, and other fasteners, using power tools. |
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| Grind, file, and sand parts to finished dimensions. |
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| Record specifications, production operations, and final dimensions of models for use in establishing operating standards and procedures. |
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| Rework or alter component model or parts as required to ensure that products meet standards. |
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| Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing. |
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| Consult and confer with engineering personnel to discuss developmental problems and to recommend product modifications. |
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| Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electronic components into models or prototypes, using hand tools, power tools, and fabricating machines. |
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| Devise and construct tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, or modify existing tools and equipment. |
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| Wire and solder electrical and electronic connections and components. |
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Career Activities
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| Controlling Machines and Processes |
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| operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery |
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| set up and operate variety of machine tools |
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| solder metal parts or components together |
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| use arc welding equipment |
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| use hand or power tools |
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| use non-destructive test equipment |
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| use precision measuring tools or equipment |
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| use soldering equipment |
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| weld together metal parts, components, or structures |
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| Thinking Creatively |
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| design tools or mechanical devices |
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| Handling and Moving Objects |
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| fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
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| solve machine tool problems |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
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| use machining practices |
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| use x-ray or magnetic inspection techniques |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment |
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| adjust production equipment/machinery setup |
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| set up production equipment or machinery |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material |
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| examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications |
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| perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates |
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| confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings |
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| monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems |
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| Getting Information |
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| read blueprints |
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| read specifications |
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| read technical drawings |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events |
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| identify base metals for welding |
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| recognize characteristics of alloys |
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| recognize characteristics of metals |
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| understand machine setup instructions |
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| understand technical operating, service or repair manuals |
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| Documenting/Recording Information |
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| maintain production or work records |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment |
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| lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment |
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| set up computer numerical control machines |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information |
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| determine tasks needed to complete machined products |
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Career Context
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| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets |
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| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment |
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| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls |
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| Freedom to Make Decisions |
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| Face-to-Face Discussions |
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| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled |
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| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate |
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| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled |
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| Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable |
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| Time Pressure |
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| Structured versus Unstructured Work |
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| Responsible for Others' Health and Safety |
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| Spend Time Standing |
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| Contact With Others |
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| Exposed to Contaminants |
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| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings |
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| Work With Work Group or Team |
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| Electronic Mail |
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| Telephone |
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| Consequence of Error |
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| Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People |
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| Frequency of Decision Making |
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| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results |
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| Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting |
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| Very Hot or Cold Temperatures |
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| Level of Competition |
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| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks |
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| Coordinate or Lead Others |
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| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions |
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| Responsibility for Outcomes and Results |
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| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment |
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| Deal With External Customers |
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| Letters and Memos |
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| In an Open Vehicle or Equipment |
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| Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body |
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| Frequency of Conflict Situations |
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| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions |
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| Spend Time Sitting |
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| Physical Proximity |
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| Exposed to Disease or Infections |
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| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance |
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| Spend Time Walking and Running |
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| Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions |
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| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection |
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Career Styles
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Dependability| | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Attention to Detail| | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility| | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Independence| | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Self Control| | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Persistence| | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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Integrity| | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Stress Tolerance| | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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Initiative| | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Achievement/Effort| | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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Cooperation| | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Leadership| | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
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Analytical Thinking| | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Innovation| | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
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Concern for Others| | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
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Social Orientation| | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
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Career Needs
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Moral Values| | Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong. |
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Ability Utilization| | Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities. |
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Company Policies and Practices| | Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company. |
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Achievement| | Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment. |
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Supervision, Human Relations| | Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management. |
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Compensation| | Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers. |
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Activity| | Workers on this job are busy all the time. |
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Autonomy| | Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision. |
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Independence| | Workers on this job do their work alone. |
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Security| | Workers on this job have steady employment. |
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Creativity| | Workers on this job try out their own ideas. |
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Responsibility| | Workers on this job make decisions on their own. |
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Variety| | Workers on this job have something different to do every day. |
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Co-workers| | Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with. |
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Social Status| | Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community. |
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Supervision, Technical| | Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well. |
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Working Conditions| | Workers on this job have good working conditions. |
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Recognition| | Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do. |
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Advancement| | Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement. |
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Authority| | Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others. |
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Social Service| | Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people. |
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Career Values
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Achievement| | 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. |
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Support| | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
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Working Conditions| | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
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Independence| | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
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Relationships| | 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. |
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Recognition| | 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. |
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