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Machinists

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.38)
  2. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.96)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.96)
  4. Solve problems - Data (3.64)
  5. Manipulate - Things (3.62)
  6. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.62)
  7. Consult - People (3.56)
  8. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.50)
  9. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.50)
  10. Set up, assemble - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.62)
  2. Manual Dexterity (3.62)
  3. Finger Dexterity (3.50)
  4. Control Precision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.38)
  2. Dependability (4.05)
  3. Independence (3.59)
  4. Self Control (3.53)
  5. Initiative (3.51)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.07)
  2. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.96)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.64)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.56)
  5. Handling and Moving Objects (3.50)
  1. Read Blueprints (4.07)
  2. Read Specifications (4.07)
  3. Read Technical Drawings (4.07)
  4. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.96)
  5. Use Arc Welding Equipment (3.96)
  6. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (3.96)
  7. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.96)
  8. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (3.96)
  9. Use Non-Destructive Test Equipment (3.96)
  10. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.96)
  11. Solve Machine Tool Problems (3.64)
  12. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.56)
  13. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.50)
  14. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (3.50)