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Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.70)
  2. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.56)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.56)
  4. Operate, drive - Things (4.56)
  5. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.28)
  6. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.28)
  7. Set up, assemble - Things (4.28)
  8. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.04)
  9. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.99)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.96)
  11. Use my brain - Data (3.91)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (3.85)
  13. Construct - Things (3.80)
  14. Imagine - Data (3.71)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  16. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.58)
  17. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  18. Manipulate - Things (3.50)
  19. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.50)
  20. Copy - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
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  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.88)
  2. Near Vision (3.62)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  4. Visualization (3.50)
  5. Control Precision (3.50)
  6. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.70)
  2. Dependability (4.27)
  3. Integrity (4.01)
  4. Independence (4.01)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.00)
  6. Innovation (3.99)
  7. Leadership (3.96)
  8. Analytical Thinking (3.91)
  9. Initiative (3.87)
  10. Persistence (3.85)
  11. Cooperation (3.81)
  12. Self Control (3.65)
  13. Stress Tolerance (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.56)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.28)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.04)
  4. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.96)
  5. Performing General Physical Activities (3.80)
  6. Getting Information (3.79)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.79)
  8. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.74)
  9. Thinking Creatively (3.71)
  10. Training and Teaching Others (3.58)
  11. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.50)
  1. Use Fire Suppression Equipment (4.56)
  2. Burn (Cut), Trim, Or Scarf Metal Objects (4.56)
  3. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.56)
  4. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.56)
  5. Use Thermal-Cutting Equipment (4.56)
  6. Perform Detailed Welding Techniques (4.56)
  7. Use Soldering Equipment (4.56)
  8. Use Non-Destructive Test Equipment (4.56)
  9. Use Arc Welding Equipment (4.56)
  10. Fabricate Beams (4.56)
  11. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.56)
  12. Use Braze-Welding Equipment (4.56)
  13. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (4.56)
  14. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (4.56)
  15. Solder Metal Parts Or Components Together (4.56)
  16. Braze Metal Parts Or Components Together (4.56)
  17. Use Gas Welding Equipment (4.56)
  18. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.56)
  19. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.28)
  20. File, Sand, Grind, Or Polish Metal Or Plastic Objects (4.28)
  21. Clean Or Degrease Weld, Or Parts To Be Welded Or Soldered (4.28)
  22. Position, Clamp Or Assemble Workpiece Prior To Welding (4.28)
  23. Apply Protective Coating To Products (4.28)
  24. Sharpen Metal Objects (4.28)
  25. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (4.28)
  26. Preheat Metal Before Welding, Brazing, Or Soldering (4.28)
  27. Identify Properties Of Metals For Repair Or Fabrication Activities (4.04)
  28. Recognize Welding Symbols (4.04)
  29. Identify Base Metals For Welding (4.04)
  30. Recognize Characteristics Of Alloys (4.04)
  31. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.04)
  32. Recognize Characteristics Of Metals (4.04)
  33. Apply Cleaning Solvents (3.80)
  34. Perform Welding Techniques Over Lengthy Time Span (3.80)
  35. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (3.80)
  36. Weld In Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, Or Overhead Position (3.80)
  37. Erect Scaffold (3.80)
  38. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.80)
  39. Read Blueprints (3.79)
  40. Read Specifications (3.79)
  41. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.79)
  42. Read Production Layouts (3.79)
  43. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.79)
  44. Read Technical Drawings (3.79)
  45. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.74)
  46. Maintain Safe Work Environment (3.50)
  47. Monitor The Quantity Of Assembly Output (3.50)
  48. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.50)