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Mechanical Drafters

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

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Parachute skills

  1. Construct - Things (4.71)
  2. Plan - Data (4.71)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.69)
  4. Study, observe - Data (4.21)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.10)
  6. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.79)
  7. Consult - People (3.79)
  8. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.79)
  9. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.76)
  10. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.70)
  11. Imagine - Data (3.70)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (3.67)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Mathematical Reasoning (3.50)
  2. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.69)
  2. Dependability (4.19)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.10)
  4. Integrity (3.91)
  5. Cooperation (3.90)
  6. Initiative (3.89)
  7. Stress Tolerance (3.88)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.76)
  9. Innovation (3.76)
  10. Persistence (3.67)
  11. Self Control (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.90)
  2. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (4.71)
  3. Getting Information (4.21)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (4.04)
  5. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.79)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.79)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.70)
  8. Thinking Creatively (3.70)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.62)
  10. Processing Information (3.52)
  1. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.90)
  2. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.90)
  3. Draw Prototypes, Plans, Or Maps To Scale (4.71)
  4. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.21)
  5. Read Blueprints (4.21)
  6. Read Schematics (4.21)
  7. Read Technical Drawings (4.21)
  8. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (3.79)
  9. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.79)
  10. Use Government Regulations (3.79)
  11. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.79)
  12. Follow Manufacturing Methods Or Techniques (3.79)
  13. Examine Engineering Documents For Completeness Or Accuracy (3.70)
  14. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (3.70)