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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities, such as annealing glass, drying lumber, curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.51)
  2. Operate, drive - Things (4.50)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.50)
  4. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.50)
  5. Consult - People (4.42)
  6. Set up, assemble - Things (4.28)
  7. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.01)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (3.93)
  9. Use my brain - Data (3.89)
  10. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.88)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.74)
  12. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.74)
  13. Copy - Data (3.62)
  14. Manipulate - Things (3.50)
  15. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.12)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  2. Control Precision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.55)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.51)
  3. Independence (4.29)
  4. Cooperation (4.09)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.06)
  6. Integrity (4.06)
  7. Leadership (4.01)
  8. Self Control (4.00)
  9. Initiative (3.94)
  10. Persistence (3.93)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.89)
  12. Innovation (3.88)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.76)
  14. Concern for Others (3.74)
  15. Social Orientation (3.68)
  16. Stress Tolerance (3.67)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.50)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (4.49)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.42)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (4.35)
  5. Handling and Moving Objects (4.28)
  6. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.62)
  7. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.60)
  8. Getting Information (3.55)
  1. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.50)
  2. Operate Woodworking Equipment/Machinery (4.50)
  3. Operate Ore Refining/Foundry Equipment/Machinery (4.50)
  4. Operate Glass Or Stone Working Equipment/Machinery (4.50)
  5. Operate Chemical Processing Equipment (4.50)
  6. Operate Laundering Or Dry Cleaning Equipment (4.50)
  7. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.50)
  8. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.50)
  9. Operate Pulp Or Paper Making Equipment (4.50)
  10. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.50)
  11. Operate Textile Production Equipment/Machinery (4.50)
  12. Apply Cleaning Solvents (4.49)
  13. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.49)
  14. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.42)
  15. Maintain Production Or Work Records (4.35)
  16. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (4.28)
  17. Collect Samples For Testing (4.28)
  18. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.62)
  19. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (3.60)
  20. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.60)
  21. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.55)