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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fire-proofing, or acoustical material.

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Parachute skills

  1. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.57)
  2. Set up, assemble - Things (4.57)
  3. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.57)
  4. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.57)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (4.21)
  6. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.16)
  7. Repair - Things (4.16)
  8. Construct - Things (4.16)
  9. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.07)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (3.86)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  12. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  13. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.73)
  14. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.66)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (3.63)
  16. Use my brain - Data (3.63)
  17. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.56)
  18. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.51)
  19. Manipulate - Things (3.50)
  20. Listen - People (3.50)
  21. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.75)
  2. Trunk Strength (3.75)
  3. Near Vision (3.75)
  4. Oral Expression (3.63)
  5. Extent Flexibility (3.63)
  6. Gross Body Equilibrium (3.63)
  7. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  8. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  9. Manual Dexterity (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.33)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.21)
  3. Leadership (4.07)
  4. Initiative (4.00)
  5. Cooperation (3.98)
  6. Independence (3.97)
  7. Integrity (3.92)
  8. Achievement/Effort (3.90)
  9. Persistence (3.86)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.81)
  11. Stress Tolerance (3.77)
  12. Innovation (3.73)
  13. Self Control (3.71)
  14. Social Orientation (3.66)
  15. Analytical Thinking (3.63)
  16. Concern for Others (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Handling and Moving Objects (4.57)
  2. Getting Information (4.25)
  3. Performing General Physical Activities (4.16)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.09)
  5. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.91)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.89)
  7. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.77)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.68)
  9. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.54)
  10. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.52)
  11. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.51)
  1. Cut Metal Or Plastic (4.57)
  2. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.57)
  3. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.25)
  4. Read Blueprints (4.25)
  5. Read Specifications (4.25)
  6. Read Tape Measure (4.25)
  7. Read Technical Drawings (4.25)
  8. Apply Plaster, Stucco Or Related Material (4.16)
  9. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.16)
  10. Install Doors, Wood Floors, Window Frames, Trim, Or Stairs (4.16)
  11. Apply Cleaning Solvents (4.16)
  12. Construct, Erect, Or Repair Wooden Frameworks Or Structures (4.16)
  13. Apply Adhesives, Caulking, Sealants, Or Coatings (4.16)
  14. Install Drywall, Plasterboard, Or Wallboard (4.16)
  15. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (4.16)
  16. Attach Moisture Barrier Sheeting Over Construction Surfaces (4.16)
  17. Cut, Shape, Fit, Or Join Wood Or Other Construction Materials (4.16)
  18. Install Locks, Hinges, Or Related Finish Hardware (4.16)
  19. Build Or Repair Structures In Construction, Repair, Or Manufacturing Setting (4.16)
  20. Install Wall Or Ceiling Shock-Absorbing Paneling Or Acoustical Tiles (4.16)
  21. Erect Scaffold (4.16)
  22. Install Insulating Materials (4.16)
  23. Install Prefabricated Building Components (4.16)
  24. Install Siding Or Sheeting (4.16)
  25. Understand Construction Specifications (4.09)
  26. Determine Material Or Tool Requirements (3.91)
  27. Determine Project Methods And Procedures (3.68)
  28. Measure And Mark Reference Points Or Cutting Lines On Workpieces (3.54)
  29. Lay Out Woodworking Projects (3.54)
  30. Use Hand Or Power Woodworking Tools (3.52)
  31. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.52)
  32. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (3.52)
  33. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.51)
  34. Perform Safety Inspections In Construction Or Resource Extraction Setting (3.51)