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Careers / Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
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Job Requirements |
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Experience:
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public. |
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Education:
These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
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Training:
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
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Top 5 Skills |
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Top 5 Abilities |
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Operation Monitoring —
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Operation and Control —
Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Monitoring —
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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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. |
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Speaking —
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Control Precision —
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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Near Vision —
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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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. |
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Written Comprehension —
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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Problem Sensitivity —
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Knowledge |
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Mechanical —
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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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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Design —
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Did you know... |
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The MyPlan.com Undergraduate College Database provides detailed profiles on more than 1,700 different undergraduate colleges in the U.S. |
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