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Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.41)
  2. Set up, assemble - Things (4.19)
  3. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.19)
  4. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.19)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.05)
  6. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.99)
  7. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.99)
  8. Operate, drive - Things (3.99)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (3.95)
  10. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.82)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  12. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.63)
  13. Imagine - Data (3.63)
  14. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.59)
  15. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Near Vision (3.75)
  2. Visualization (3.63)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.61)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.41)
  3. Initiative (4.37)
  4. Achievement/Effort (4.11)
  5. Leadership (4.05)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.02)
  7. Persistence (3.95)
  8. Cooperation (3.95)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.75)
  10. Independence (3.75)
  11. Self Control (3.66)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.30)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.19)
  3. Getting Information (4.05)
  4. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.99)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.94)
  6. Performing General Physical Activities (3.92)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.91)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.82)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.75)
  10. Processing Information (3.59)
  1. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (4.30)
  2. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (4.30)
  3. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.19)
  4. Read Blueprints (4.05)
  5. Read Production Layouts (4.05)
  6. Read Technical Drawings (4.05)
  7. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.99)
  8. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.99)
  9. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.99)
  10. Make Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures (3.94)
  11. Load, Unload, Or Stack Containers, Materials, Or Products (3.92)
  12. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.82)
  13. Recognize Characteristics Of Metals (3.82)
  14. Compute Production, Construction, Or Installation Specifications (3.59)
  15. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (3.59)