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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting or to produce specified types of steel.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.47)
  2. Copy - Data (4.01)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (3.91)
  4. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.88)
  5. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  7. Control, expedite things - Things (3.75)
  8. Set up, assemble - Things (3.74)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.75)
  2. Operation and Control (3.75)
  3. Monitoring (3.62)
  1. Manual Dexterity (3.88)
  2. Control Precision (3.88)
  3. Near Vision (3.75)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  5. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  6. Selective Attention (3.50)
  7. Reaction Time (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.47)
  2. Dependability (4.13)
  3. Self Control (4.00)
  4. Integrity (3.66)
  5. Leadership (3.62)
  6. Independence (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.39)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.03)
  3. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.01)
  4. Getting Information (3.98)
  5. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.91)
  6. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.89)
  7. Performing General Physical Activities (3.79)
  8. Handling and Moving Objects (3.74)
  9. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.50)
  1. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (4.01)
  2. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.91)
  3. Operate Power Driven Pumps (3.91)
  4. Use Power Or Hand Tools In Metals Processing (3.91)
  5. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.91)
  6. Operate Ore Refining/Foundry Equipment/Machinery (3.91)
  7. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (3.89)
  8. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.89)
  9. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.79)
  10. Load, Unload, Or Stack Containers, Materials, Or Products (3.79)
  11. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (3.74)
  12. Collect Samples For Testing (3.74)