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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.

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Parachute skills

  1. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.54)
  2. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.54)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (4.54)
  4. Set up, assemble - Things (4.48)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (4.41)
  6. Construct - Things (4.36)
  7. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.36)
  8. Copy - Data (3.91)
  9. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  10. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.73)
  11. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.69)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  13. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.63)
  14. Repair - Things (3.58)
  15. Follow through, get things done - People (3.57)
  16. Listen - People (3.50)
  17. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  18. Control, expedite things - Things (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  2. Operation and Control (3.50)
  3. Quality Control Analysis (3.50)
  1. Control Precision (3.88)
  2. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  3. Finger Dexterity (3.63)
  4. Near Vision (3.63)
  5. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.41)
  2. Dependability (4.13)
  3. Cooperation (3.97)
  4. Self Control (3.91)
  5. Independence (3.73)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.70)
  7. Initiative (3.66)
  8. Integrity (3.64)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.62)
  10. Persistence (3.57)
  11. Achievement/Effort (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.54)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.48)
  3. Performing General Physical Activities (4.36)
  4. Getting Information (4.27)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.20)
  6. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.09)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.91)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.80)
  9. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.74)
  10. Training and Teaching Others (3.73)
  11. Processing Information (3.69)
  12. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.68)
  13. Interacting With Computers (3.63)
  14. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.62)
  15. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.58)
  16. Documenting/Recording Information (3.57)
  17. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.53)
  18. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.52)
  1. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.54)
  2. Operate Woodworking Equipment/Machinery (4.54)
  3. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.54)
  4. Use Hand Or Power Woodworking Tools (4.54)
  5. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.54)
  6. Operate Glass Or Stone Working Equipment/Machinery (4.54)
  7. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.54)
  8. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (4.48)
  9. Load, Unload, Or Stack Containers, Materials, Or Products (4.36)
  10. Cut Or Shape Stone, Tile, Brick, Or Related Material (4.36)
  11. Read Blueprints (4.27)
  12. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.27)
  13. Read Specifications (4.27)
  14. Read Technical Drawings (4.27)
  15. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (4.20)
  16. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.91)
  17. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (3.74)
  18. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (3.74)
  19. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.74)
  20. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (3.69)
  21. Clean Equipment Or Machinery (3.58)
  22. Set Up Production Equipment Or Machinery (3.58)
  23. Adjust Production Equipment/Machinery Setup (3.58)
  24. Install Equipment Or Attachments On Machinery Or Related Structures (3.58)
  25. Maintain Or Repair Industrial Or Related Equipment/Machinery (3.58)
  26. Maintain Production Or Work Records (3.57)
  27. Attach Or Mark Identification Onto Products Or Containers (3.57)
  28. Sort Manufacturing Materials Or Products (3.53)
  29. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.53)
  30. Work As A Team Member (3.52)