Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Skills

• Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Abilities

• Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Knowledge

• Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Chemistry Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.