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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.63)
  2. Use my brain - Data (3.82)
  3. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.67)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.67)
  6. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.66)
  7. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.63)
  8. Set up, assemble - Things (3.59)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (3.53)
  10. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.75)
  2. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Control Precision (3.75)
  2. Reaction Time (3.75)
  3. Manual Dexterity (3.63)
  4. Multilimb Coordination (3.63)
  5. Trunk Strength (3.50)
  6. Visual Color Discrimination (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.63)
  2. Dependability (4.49)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.12)
  4. Integrity (4.11)
  5. Self Control (4.01)
  6. Independence (4.00)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.99)
  8. Initiative (3.95)
  9. Cooperation (3.88)
  10. Achievement/Effort (3.82)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.82)
  12. Concern for Others (3.67)
  13. Innovation (3.66)
  14. Persistence (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.92)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (3.78)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.73)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.71)
  5. Getting Information (3.64)
  6. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.63)
  7. Handling and Moving Objects (3.59)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.57)
  1. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.92)
  2. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (3.92)
  3. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.78)
  4. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (3.71)
  5. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.71)
  6. Read Specifications (3.64)
  7. Read Production Layouts (3.64)
  8. Read Technical Drawings (3.64)
  9. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (3.59)
  10. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.57)