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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products, such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.16)
  2. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.97)
  3. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.97)
  4. Operate, drive - Things (3.97)
  5. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.79)
  6. Set up, assemble - Things (3.79)
  7. Construct - Things (3.79)
  8. Consult - People (3.70)
  9. Control, expedite things - Things (3.62)
  10. Copy - Data (3.61)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.88)
  2. Operation and Control (3.62)
  3. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Rate Control (3.88)
  2. Perceptual Speed (3.63)
  3. Reaction Time (3.63)
  4. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  5. Far Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.33)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.16)
  3. Cooperation (3.87)
  4. Independence (3.73)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.72)
  6. Stress Tolerance (3.62)
  7. Self Control (3.53)
  8. Initiative (3.52)
  9. Integrity (3.51)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.97)
  2. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.85)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (3.79)
  4. Getting Information (3.74)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.70)
  6. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.65)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.61)
  1. Operate Glass Or Stone Working Equipment/Machinery (3.97)
  2. Operate Woodworking Equipment/Machinery (3.97)
  3. Operate Chemical Processing Equipment (3.97)
  4. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.97)
  5. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.97)
  6. Operate Pulp Or Paper Making Equipment (3.97)
  7. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (3.97)
  8. Operate Food Processing Production Equipment/Machinery (3.97)
  9. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.97)
  10. Construct Molds (3.79)
  11. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (3.79)
  12. Collect Samples For Testing (3.79)
  13. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (3.79)
  14. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.74)
  15. Read Specifications (3.74)
  16. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.70)
  17. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (3.65)
  18. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.65)
  19. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.61)