ONET Occupations » 51-4062.00

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.69)
  2. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.26)
  3. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.26)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.14)
  5. Solve problems - Data (4.13)
  6. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.10)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (3.85)
  8. Imagine - Data (3.85)
  9. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.85)
  10. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  11. Copy - Data (3.54)
  12. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.53)
  13. Set up, assemble - Things (3.53)
  14. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.53)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  2. Near Vision (3.63)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.69)
  2. Dependability (4.46)
  3. Independence (4.24)
  4. Analytical Thinking (4.14)
  5. Innovation (4.10)
  6. Integrity (4.08)
  7. Initiative (4.05)
  8. Cooperation (4.02)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.95)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.95)
  11. Persistence (3.85)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.77)
  13. Self Control (3.69)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.26)
  2. Getting Information (4.19)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.13)
  4. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.99)
  5. Thinking Creatively (3.85)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.69)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.68)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.54)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.54)
  10. Handling and Moving Objects (3.53)
  1. Use Arc Welding Equipment (4.26)
  2. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.26)
  3. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (4.26)
  4. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.26)
  5. Use Non-Destructive Test Equipment (4.26)
  6. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.26)
  7. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (4.26)
  8. Read Blueprints (4.19)
  9. Read Specifications (4.19)
  10. Read Technical Drawings (4.19)
  11. Solve Machine Tool Problems (4.13)
  12. Lay Out Machining, Welding Or Precision Assembly Projects (3.99)
  13. Design Tools Or Mechanical Devices (3.85)
  14. Use Machining Practices (3.68)
  15. Use X-Ray Or Magnetic Inspection Techniques (3.68)
  16. Recognize Characteristics Of Metals (3.54)
  17. Identify Base Metals For Welding (3.54)
  18. Recognize Characteristics Of Alloys (3.54)
  19. Understand Machine Setup Instructions (3.54)
  20. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.54)
  21. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.54)
  22. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.53)