ONET Occupations » 51-9021.00

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.32)
  2. Manipulate - Things (4.13)
  3. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.13)
  4. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.09)
  5. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.09)
  6. Operate, drive - Things (4.09)
  7. Set up, assemble - Things (3.90)
  8. Control, expedite things - Things (3.88)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (3.88)
  10. Copy - Data (3.83)
  11. Consult - People (3.76)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.69)
  13. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.64)
  14. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  15. Use my brain - Data (3.63)
  16. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.61)
  17. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.61)
  18. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.00)
  2. Operation and Control (3.88)
  3. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Manual Dexterity (4.13)
  2. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.88)
  3. Multilimb Coordination (3.88)
  4. Rate Control (3.75)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  6. Reaction Time (3.63)
  7. Perceptual Speed (3.50)
  8. Near Vision (3.50)
  9. Hearing Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.32)
  2. Dependability (4.30)
  3. Cooperation (4.14)
  4. Self Control (4.07)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.97)
  6. Persistence (3.88)
  7. Integrity (3.87)
  8. Initiative (3.74)
  9. Leadership (3.69)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.66)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.63)
  12. Concern for Others (3.61)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.24)
  2. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.15)
  3. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.09)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.07)
  5. Performing General Physical Activities (4.06)
  6. Handling and Moving Objects (3.90)
  7. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.88)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.83)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.76)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.65)
  11. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.65)
  12. Training and Teaching Others (3.64)
  13. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.61)
  14. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.53)
  1. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.24)
  2. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.09)
  3. Operate Ore Refining/Foundry Equipment/Machinery (4.09)
  4. Operate Chemical Processing Equipment (4.09)
  5. Operate Glass Or Stone Working Equipment/Machinery (4.09)
  6. Operate Crushing Or Grinding Machine (4.09)
  7. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.09)
  8. Operate Pulp Or Paper Making Equipment (4.09)
  9. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.09)
  10. Operate Textile Production Equipment/Machinery (4.09)
  11. Operate Food Processing Production Equipment/Machinery (4.09)
  12. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (4.07)
  13. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (4.07)
  14. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (4.07)
  15. Clean Rooms Or Work Areas (4.06)
  16. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (3.90)
  17. Collect Samples For Testing (3.90)
  18. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (3.90)
  19. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.83)
  20. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.76)