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Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.56)
  2. Set up, assemble - Things (4.25)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (4.19)
  4. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.19)
  5. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.19)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (3.96)
  7. Use my brain - Data (3.82)
  8. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.79)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.79)
  10. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.76)
  11. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.60)
  12. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.53)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  14. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.50)
  15. Manipulate - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.75)
  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  2. Manual Dexterity (3.50)
  3. Control Precision (3.50)
  4. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.56)
  2. Dependability (4.49)
  3. Self Control (4.33)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.32)
  5. Independence (4.29)
  6. Integrity (4.13)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.09)
  8. Initiative (4.04)
  9. Stress Tolerance (4.01)
  10. Cooperation (3.98)
  11. Persistence (3.96)
  12. Analytical Thinking (3.82)
  13. Concern for Others (3.79)
  14. Innovation (3.76)
  15. Leadership (3.60)
  16. Social Orientation (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.39)
  2. Getting Information (4.35)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (4.25)
  4. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.19)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.89)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.84)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.56)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.53)
  9. Performing General Physical Activities (3.53)
  1. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (4.39)
  2. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.35)
  3. Read Blueprints (4.35)
  4. Read Production Layouts (4.35)
  5. Read Technical Drawings (4.35)
  6. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (4.25)
  7. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.19)
  8. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.19)
  9. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.19)
  10. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.19)
  11. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.89)
  12. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.53)
  13. Understand Machine Setup Instructions (3.53)
  14. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.53)
  15. Recognize Characteristics Of Metals (3.53)