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Job Requirements |
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Experience:
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty. |
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Education:
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed. |
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Training:
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. |
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Top 5 Skills |
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Top 5 Abilities |
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| Equipment Selection —
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
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| Operation and Control —
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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| Mathematics —
Using mathematics to solve problems.
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| Equipment Maintenance —
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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| Repairing —
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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| Static Strength —
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
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| Trunk Strength —
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
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| Explosive Strength —
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
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| 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.
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| Multilimb Coordination —
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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Knowledge |
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| Building and Construction —
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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| Mechanical —
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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| Engineering and Technology —
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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| Design —
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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| Mathematics —
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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| Production and Processing —
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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| Interesting Fact |
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| The U.S. industry expected to experience the greatest decline between 2002 and 2012 is Apparel Manufacturing. |
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