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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.33)
  2. Operate, drive - Things (4.32)
  3. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.32)
  4. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.32)
  5. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.09)
  6. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.09)
  7. Set up, assemble - Things (4.09)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.84)
  9. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.84)
  10. Manipulate - Things (3.63)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  12. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.61)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.75)
  2. Control Precision (3.63)
  3. Near Vision (3.63)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.33)
  2. Dependability (4.30)
  3. Cooperation (4.12)
  4. Integrity (4.09)
  5. Self Control (3.97)
  6. Concern for Others (3.84)
  7. Independence (3.79)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.69)
  9. Initiative (3.64)
  10. Achievement/Effort (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.32)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.09)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.81)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.80)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.61)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (3.60)
  7. Performing General Physical Activities (3.57)
  8. Getting Information (3.56)
  1. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.32)
  2. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.32)
  3. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.32)
  4. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.32)
  5. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.09)
  6. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (4.09)
  7. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (3.80)
  8. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.80)
  9. Understand Machine Setup Instructions (3.61)
  10. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.61)
  11. Recognize Characteristics Of Metals (3.61)
  12. Attach Or Mark Identification Onto Products Or Containers (3.60)
  13. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.57)
  14. Read Blueprints (3.56)
  15. Read Specifications (3.56)
  16. Read Production Layouts (3.56)
  17. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.56)
  18. Read Technical Drawings (3.56)