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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.59)
  2. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.59)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.59)
  4. Operate, drive - Things (4.59)
  5. Copy - Data (4.44)
  6. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.43)
  7. Set up, assemble - Things (4.43)
  8. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.43)
  9. Manipulate - Things (4.13)
  10. Control, expedite things - Things (4.00)
  11. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  13. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.63)
  14. Consult - People (3.63)
  15. Follow through, get things done - People (3.56)
  16. Use my brain - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.12)
  2. Operation and Control (4.00)
  3. Quality Control Analysis (3.75)
  4. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Control Precision (4.13)
  2. Reaction Time (3.88)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  4. Manual Dexterity (3.63)
  5. Multilimb Coordination (3.63)
  6. Rate Control (3.63)
  7. Near Vision (3.63)
  8. Deductive Reasoning (3.50)
  9. Perceptual Speed (3.50)
  10. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.59)
  2. Dependability (4.21)
  3. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.87)
  4. Initiative (3.72)
  5. Cooperation (3.71)
  6. Self Control (3.71)
  7. Integrity (3.63)
  8. Persistence (3.56)
  9. Independence (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.59)
  2. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.44)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (4.43)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.37)
  5. Getting Information (4.27)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.88)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.76)
  8. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.63)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.63)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.51)
  1. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.59)
  2. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.59)
  3. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.59)
  4. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.59)
  5. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (4.44)
  6. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.43)
  7. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (4.43)
  8. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (4.37)
  9. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (4.37)
  10. Read Blueprints (4.27)
  11. Read Production Layouts (4.27)
  12. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.27)
  13. Read Technical Drawings (4.27)
  14. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.63)
  15. Understand Machine Setup Instructions (3.51)
  16. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.51)