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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.49)
  2. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.49)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.49)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.46)
  5. Set up, assemble - Things (4.09)
  6. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  7. Use my brain - Data (3.56)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (3.55)
  9. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Control Precision (3.75)
  2. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  3. Finger Dexterity (3.50)
  4. Reaction Time (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.46)
  2. Dependability (3.99)
  3. Independence (3.93)
  4. Initiative (3.68)
  5. Analytical Thinking (3.56)
  6. Achievement/Effort (3.55)
  7. Persistence (3.55)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.49)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.09)
  3. Getting Information (4.07)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.78)
  5. Performing General Physical Activities (3.69)
  6. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.51)
  1. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.49)
  2. Operate Lathes (4.49)
  3. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.49)
  4. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.49)
  5. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.49)
  6. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (4.09)
  7. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.07)
  8. Read Blueprints (4.07)
  9. Read Specifications (4.07)
  10. Read Production Layouts (4.07)
  11. Read Technical Drawings (4.07)
  12. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.69)
  13. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.51)