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Controlling Machines And Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

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Occupations

1. Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (4.76)
2. Pile-Driver Operators (4.73)
3. Tire Builders (4.71)
4. Mine Shuttle Car Operators (4.68)
5. Roof Bolters, Mining (4.67)
6. Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (4.65)
7. Continuous Mining Machine Operators (4.64)
8. Tool and Die Makers (4.64)
9. Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators (4.61)
10. Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4.61)
11. Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (4.60)
12. Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4.59)
13. Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (4.58)
14. Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters (4.56)
15. Nuclear Power Reactor Operators (4.54)
16. Power Plant Operators (4.54)
17. Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4.54)
18. Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (4.53)
19. Structural Iron and Steel Workers (4.52)
20. Tree Trimmers and Pruners (4.51)
21. Boilermakers (4.51)
22. Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders (4.50)
23. Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (4.49)
24. Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4.49)
25. Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4.46)
26. Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers (4.46)
27. Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (4.45)
28. Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (4.45)
29. Crane and Tower Operators (4.45)
30. Motion Picture Projectionists (4.44)
31. Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4.44)
32. Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders (4.44)
33. Radiation Therapists (4.43)
34. Highway Maintenance Workers (4.40)
35. Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (4.40)
36. Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4.40)
37. Agricultural Equipment Operators (4.39)
38. Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers (4.39)
39. Printing Press Operators (4.37)
40. Logging Equipment Operators (4.34)
41. Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4.34)
42. Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4.34)
43. Fallers (4.33)
44. Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4.32)
45. Chemical Plant and System Operators (4.32)
46. Commercial Divers (4.30)
47. Aviation Inspectors (4.30)
48. Food Batchmakers (4.29)
49. Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (4.29)
50. Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (4.28)
51. Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (4.28)
52. Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (4.26)
53. Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (4.26)
54. Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing (4.26)
55. Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (4.25)
56. Locomotive Engineers (4.24)
57. Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians (4.23)
58. Semiconductor Processors (4.23)
59. Dredge Operators (4.23)
60. Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (4.23)
61. Maintenance Workers, Machinery (4.21)
62. Ship and Boat Captains (4.21)
63. Anesthesiologists (4.20)
64. Ophthalmologists (4.20)
65. Forest Firefighters (4.20)
66. Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters (4.19)
67. Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (4.19)
68. Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4.19)
69. Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (4.18)
70. Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4.18)
71. Patternmakers, Wood (4.18)
72. Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (4.16)
73. Recycling and Reclamation Workers (4.16)
74. Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (4.15)
75. Potters, Manufacturing (4.15)
76. Commercial Pilots (4.15)
77. Elevator Installers and Repairers (4.14)
78. Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (4.14)
79. Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4.13)
80. Robotics Technicians (4.11)
81. Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4.11)
82. Floor Sanders and Finishers (4.10)
83. Hoist and Winch Operators (4.10)
84. Millwrights (4.09)
85. Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4.09)
86. Ship Engineers (4.08)
87. Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (4.07)
88. Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (4.07)
89. Wellhead Pumpers (4.07)
90. Biomass Plant Technicians (4.06)
91. Conveyor Operators and Tenders (4.06)
92. Manufacturing Production Technicians (4.05)
93. Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians (4.04)
94. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (4.03)
95. Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation (4.02)
96. Radiologic Technologists (4.01)
97. Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (4.01)
98. Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4.01)
99. Municipal Firefighters (4.00)
100. Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (4.00)
101. Locomotive Firers (4.00)
102. Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (4.00)
103. Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (3.99)
104. Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic (3.99)
105. Medical Equipment Preparers (3.98)
106. First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (3.97)
107. Plumbers (3.97)
108. Automotive Master Mechanics (3.97)
109. Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (3.97)
110. Team Assemblers (3.97)
111. Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3.97)
112. Machinists (3.96)
113. Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (3.96)
114. Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3.96)
115. First-Line Supervisors of Logging Workers (3.95)
116. Brickmasons and Blockmasons (3.95)
117. Sheet Metal Workers (3.95)
118. Helpers--Extraction Workers (3.95)
119. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (3.94)
120. Industrial Machinery Mechanics (3.94)
121. Motorcycle Mechanics (3.93)
122. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (3.93)
123. Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers (3.93)
124. Machine Feeders and Offbearers (3.93)
125. Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3.92)
126. Pourers and Casters, Metal (3.92)
127. Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (3.91)
128. Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (3.91)
129. Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (3.91)
130. Sailors and Marine Oilers (3.91)
131. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3.90)
132. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (3.89)
133. Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (3.88)
134. Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters (3.88)
135. Geothermal Technicians (3.88)
136. Dental Laboratory Technicians (3.88)
137. Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (3.88)
138. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (3.87)
139. Pipelayers (3.87)
140. Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3.87)
141. Industrial Engineering Technicians (3.86)
142. Respiratory Therapists (3.86)
143. Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3.86)
144. Robotics Engineers (3.85)
145. Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (3.85)
146. Dentists, General (3.84)
147. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (3.83)
148. Radiologic Technicians (3.83)
149. Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (3.83)
150. Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (3.82)
151. Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic (3.82)
152. Mechanical Engineering Technicians (3.81)
153. Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (3.81)
154. Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (3.80)
155. Electro-Mechanical Technicians (3.79)
156. Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (3.79)
157. Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators (3.79)
158. Respiratory Therapy Technicians (3.78)
159. Gas Plant Operators (3.78)
160. Home Appliance Repairers (3.77)
161. Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (3.76)
162. Model Makers, Wood (3.76)
163. Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (3.76)
164. Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3.75)
165. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3.75)
166. Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders (3.75)
167. Prosthodontists (3.74)
168. Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (3.74)
169. Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (3.74)
170. Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge (3.73)
171. Medical Equipment Repairers (3.71)
172. Furniture Finishers (3.71)
173. Craft Artists (3.70)
174. Rail Car Repairers (3.70)
175. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (3.70)
176. Mechanical Engineering Technologists (3.69)
177. Sound Engineering Technicians (3.69)
178. Medical Appliance Technicians (3.69)
179. Pilots, Ship (3.69)
180. Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (3.68)
181. Segmental Pavers (3.68)
182. Automotive Specialty Technicians (3.68)
183. Tire Repairers and Changers (3.68)
184. Model Makers, Metal and Plastic (3.68)
185. Print Binding and Finishing Workers (3.68)
186. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (3.67)
187. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers (3.67)
188. Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (3.67)
189. Etchers and Engravers (3.67)
190. Public Address System and Other Announcers (3.66)
191. Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (3.66)
192. Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (3.65)
193. Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (3.65)
194. Helpers--Production Workers (3.65)
195. Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters (3.65)
196. Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (3.64)
197. Fence Erectors (3.63)
198. Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders (3.63)
199. Upholsterers (3.63)
200. Roofers (3.62)
201. Rock Splitters, Quarry (3.61)
202. Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3.61)
203. Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (3.61)
204. Bridge and Lock Tenders (3.61)
205. Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (3.60)
206. Electronics Engineering Technologists (3.59)
207. Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (3.59)
208. Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (3.59)
209. Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters (3.59)
210. Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (3.59)
211. Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (3.57)
212. Manufacturing Engineering Technologists (3.56)
213. Fabric Menders, Except Garment (3.56)
214. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (3.56)
215. Anesthesiologist Assistants (3.55)
216. Weatherization Installers and Technicians (3.54)
217. Subway and Streetcar Operators (3.54)
218. Acute Care Nurses (3.53)
219. Surveyors (3.52)
220. Manufacturing Engineers (3.52)
221. Nurse Anesthetists (3.52)
222. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (3.52)
223. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (3.52)
224. Endoscopy Technicians (3.50)
225. Fishers and Related Fishing Workers (3.50)
226. Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (3.50)