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CODE: 92923 Buy ONET/DOT: Download or CD-ROM
TITLE: Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, or Kettle Operators and Tenders
DEFINITION: Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal or plastic processing equipment. Oven Operators or Tenders: Bake fiberglass or painted products, fuse glass or enamel to metal products, carbonize coal, or cure rubber or other products. Furnace Operators or Tenders: Anneal glass, roast sulfur, convert chemicals, or process petroleum. Kettle Operators and Tenders: Boil soap, or melt antimony or asphalt materials. Drier Operators and Tenders: Remove moisture from paper, chemicals, ore, clay products, or slurry.
TASKS
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
ABILITIES
WORK ACTIVITIES
WORK CONTEXT
INTERESTS
WORK VALUES
CROSSWALKS
TASKS:
1. Loads equipment receptacle or conveyor with material to be processed, manually or using hoist.
2. Presses and adjusts controls to activate, set, and regulate equipment operation according to specifications.
3. Monitors equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviation from standards.
4. Stops equipment and clears blockages or jams, using fingers, wire, or hand tools.
5. Weighs or measures specified amount of material or substance to be processed, using devices such as scales and calipers.
6. Reads and interprets work orders and instructions to determine work assignment, process specifications, and production schedule.
7. Removes product from equipment, manually or using hoist, and prepares for storage, shipment, or additional processing.
8. Examines or tests sample of processed substance, or collects sample for laboratory testing, to ensure conformance to specifications.
9. Replaces worn or defective equipment parts, using hand tools.
10. Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts equipment, using items such as scrapers, solvents, airhose, oil, and hand tools.
11. Records gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log book.
12. Confers with supervisor or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunction or resolve problems resulting from process changes.
13. Transports materials and products to and from work area, manually or using cart, handtruck, or hoist.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
92 Production and Processing Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
67 Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
63 Engineering and Technology Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
54 Mathematics Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
50 Chemistry Knowledge of the 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
42 English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
29 Physics Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
25 Transportation Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
21 Public Safety and Security Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
17 Design Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
13 Communications and Media Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
13 Clerical Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
13 Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
8 Psychology Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
4 Computers and Electronics Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
4 Telecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
4 Medicine and Dentistry Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
4 Education and Training Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
4 Fine Arts Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture
4 Sociology and Anthropology Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
4 Law, Government and Jurisprudence Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
63 Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
50 Monitoring Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
50 Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
50 Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
46 Information Organization Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
46 Information Gathering Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
46 Product Inspection Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
46 Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
46 Problem Identification Identifying the nature of problems
42 Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
42 Writing Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
38 Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems
38 Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
29 Testing Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
29 Active Listening Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
29 Science Using scientific methods to solve problems
25 Speaking Talking to others to effectively convey information
25 Critical Thinking Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
25 Solution Appraisal Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
21 Learning Strategies Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
21 Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
17 Identification of Key Causes Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
17 Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
17 Implementation Planning Developing approaches for implementing an idea
17 Active Learning Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
17 Troubleshooting Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
17 Idea Evaluation Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
13 Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
13 Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
13 Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others
8 Idea Generation Generating a number of different approaches to problems
8 Synthesis/Reorganization Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
8 Visioning Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
8 Judgment and Decision Making Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
4 Instructing Teaching others how to do something
4 Identifying Downstream Consequences Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
4 Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
4 Systems Evaluation Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
4 Systems Perception Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
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ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
70 Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
60 Information Ordering The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
55 Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
45 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.
40 Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
40 Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
35 Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
35 Trunk Strength The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
35 Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
35 Near Vision The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
35 Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
35 Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
35 Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
30 Number Facility The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
25 Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
25 Finger Dexterity The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
25 Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (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 body is in motion
25 Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
25 Reaction Time The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
25 Time Sharing The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
25 Dynamic Strength The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
25 Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
20 Speed of Limb Movement The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
20 Wrist-Finger Speed The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
20 Rate Control The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
20 Selective Attention The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
15 Perceptual Speed The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
15 Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
15 Sound Localization The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
15 Fluency of Ideas The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
15 Depth Perception The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
15 Mathematical Reasoning The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
15 Response Orientation The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
15 Flexibility of Closure The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
15 Stamina The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
15 Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
10 Explosive Strength The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
10 Visual Color Discrimination The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
10 Memorization The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
10 Dynamic Flexibility The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
10 Spatial Orientation The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
10 Speed of Closure The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
10 Hearing Sensitivity The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
10 Originality The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
5 Glare Sensitivity The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
5 Category Flexibility The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
5 Auditory Attention The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
5 Gross Body Coordination The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
85 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
80 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
75 Handling and Moving Objects Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
70 Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
60 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
60 Documenting or Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
60 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
50 Evaluating Information Against Standards Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
50 Communicating With Other Workers Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
40 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
40 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
35 Operating Vehicles or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
30 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
30 Estimating Needed Characteristics Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
25 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
25 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
20 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
20 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
20 Performing Administrative Activities Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
15 Implementing Ideas or Programs Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
15 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
15 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
15 Coaching and Developing Others Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
15 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
15 Assisting and Caring for Others Providing assistance or personal care to others.
10 Selling or Influencing Others Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
10 Teaching Others Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
10 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
10 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
10 Thinking Creatively Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
10 Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
10 Interacting With Computers Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
5 Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
5 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
5 Performing For or Working With Public Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
5 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
5 Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
5 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
5 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
5 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
5 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
100 (F) Indoors How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
80 (F) Standing How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
80 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
75 (F) Hazardous Equipment How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
72 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
65 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
64 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
60 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
55 (F) Very Hot How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
53 (S) Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
45 (F) Hazardous Conditions How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
45 (F) Making Repetitive Motions How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
45 (F) Contaminants How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
44 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
44 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
43 (A) Degree of Automation Indicate the level of automation of this job.
40 (F) Sitting How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
37 (L) Hazardous Equipment What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
36 (D) Hazardous Equipment If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
35 (F) Hazardous Situations How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
32 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
30 (F) Walking or Running How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
28 (D) Hazardous Conditions If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
23 (L) Hazardous Situations What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
20 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
20 (L) Hazardous Conditions What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
16 (D) Hazardous Situations If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
15 (F) Special Uniform How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
15 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
13 (E) Frustrating Circumstances To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
10 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
10 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
10 (F) Whole Body Vibration How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?
8 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
7 (O) Objective or Subjective Information How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
6 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
5 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
5 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
4 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
4 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
3 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
89 Realistic Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
44 Conventional Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
22 Investigative Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
17 Enterprising Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
11 Social Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
11 Artistic Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
58 Support-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
46 Relationships-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
44 Working Conditions-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
36 Achievement-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
30 Recognition-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
21 Independence-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
84 Moral Values Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
63 Company Policies and Practices Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
59 Supervision, Human Relations Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
59 Security Workers on this job have steady employment
56 Activity Workers on this job are busy all the time
56 Independence Workers on this job do their work alone
53 Supervision, Technical Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
44 Advancement Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
41 Co-workers Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
38 Compensation Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
38 Ability Utilization Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
34 Achievement Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
34 Responsibility Workers on this job make decisions on their own
31 Recognition Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
31 Working Conditions Workers on this job have good working conditions
25 Social Status Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
22 Variety Workers on this job have something different to do every day
19 Authority Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
19 Autonomy Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
13 Social Service Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
9 Creativity Workers on this job try out their own ideas
CROSSWALKS:
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DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles):
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955685010 Incinerator Operator I
869685010 Kettle Tender
513362010 Calciner Operator
519685022 Kettle Tender I
512685018 Pot Tender
519685018 Kettle Operator
519685010 Briquetting-Machine Operator
511482010 Control Operator
511565014 Drier Tender
519665014 Standpipe Tender
513462010 Furnace Operator
361685010 Conditioner-Tumbler Operator
503685022 Flame Degreaser
504685030 Reel-Blade-Bender Furnace Tender
513565010 Kiln Operator
504485010 Rivet Heater
509685018 Burning-Plant Operator
369685034 Tumbler Operator
518685010 Core-Oven Tender
369685026 Rug-Dry-Room Attendant
509565010 Kiln Operator
513682010 Rotary-Kiln Operator
581685046 Raw-Stock-Drier Tender
561362010 Treating Engineer
587682010 Autoclave Operator
553685054 Drier Operator IV
589485010 Pad-Extractor Tender
587585010 Autoclave Operator
553685050 Drier Operator III
553362014 Autoclave Operator
581685034 Drying-Unit-Felting-Machine Operator
553685042 Drier Operator
553685038 Curing-Oven Tender
573683010 Steam-Tank Operator
556585014 Polymerization-Oven Operator
581685050 Rug-Drying-Machine Operator
553685034 Continuous-Linter-Drier Operator
579685034 Nodulizer
581685054 Skein-Yarn Drier
581685062 Tumbler Tender
581685066 Vacuum-Drier Operator
553685046 Drier Operator II
553685118 Drier Operator VI
553685086 Pigment Furnace Tender
573585010 Oven Tender
573662010 Firer, Kiln
573682010 Kiln Burner
553685094 Rotary-Furnace Tender
553685082 Oven Tender
563685026 Veneer Redrier
563685022 Veneer Drier
553685106 Vacuum-Drier Tender
581685030 Drying-Machine Tender
573382018 Tunnel-Kiln Operator
582685086 Hair-Boiler Operator
563685014 Clothespin-Drier Operator
562665010 Log Cooker
573382014 Spray-Drier Operator
563682010 Charcoal Burner, Beehive Kiln
573382010 Rotary-Kiln Operator
563662010 Treating-Plant Operator
563585010 Drier Tender
563382010 Kiln Operator
573362010 Dry-Kiln Operator
553685074 Lime-Sludge Kiln Operator
572685010 Glass-Furnace Tender
571685010 Burner Tender
580685014 Cloth Drier
562665014 Steam-Box Operator
563685018 Dry-House Attendant
590685010 Backing-in-Machine Tender
553665026 Drier Operator I
553665018 Cook
553665014 Black-Mill Operator
553585018 Drying-Room Attendant
573685030 Lens Hardener
590662022 Stove-Carriage Operator
590665010 Oven Operator
553585014 Dry-House Attendant
573685026 Lehr Tender
553585010 Debubblizer
553582014 Pot Firer
581685078 Flat Drier
553482010 Ager Operator
553665034 Firer Helper
553462010 Flash-Drier Operator
590685034 Firer
709682010 Autoclave Operator II
553385014 Primer Expeditor and Drier
581685022 Dry-Cans Operator
573462010 Lime-Kiln Operator
553685070 Kettle Worker
590685090 Curing Oven Attendant
558685054 Red-Lead Burner
599682014 Impregnator and Drier
558482010 Furnace Operator
553582010 Drier Operator II
581686038 Tray Drier
581685026 Drying-Machine Operator, Package Yarns
581685014 Drier
558585030 Lead-Nitrate Processor
573685010 Annealer
581685082 Drum-Drier Operator
559662010 Acid Maker
553382014 Boiler
553685030 Calcine-Furnace Tender
573685046 Oven-Press Tender II
573685042 Oven-Press Tender I
553685022 Bone-Drier Operator
579382014 Cupola Operator, Insulation
573685038 Burner
553665030 Drum-Drier Operator
573685014 Clay Roaster
573685034 Regenerator Operator
553682022 Reduction-Furnace Operator
553682010 Black-Ash-Burner Operator
553685090 Rabble-Furnace Tender
553382022 Varnish Maker
553665054 Tray-Drier Operator
581685018 Drier Operator III
553665042 Plastics-Seasoner Operator
590382010 Operator, Automated Process
553665038 Heater Tender
553382010 Autoclave Operator I
553685018 Bone-Char Kiln Tender
542685018 Unit Operator
543682014 Drier Operator
532685010 Back Tender, Insulation Board
532685014 Cooker Tender
543682010 Coke Burner
543562010 Carbon-Furnace Operator
532687010 Label Drier
543682018 Furnace Operator
543362010 Oil Boiler
553685098 Soap-Drier Operator
542685010 Plant Operator, Channel Process
542562010 Furnace Operator
542362010 Heater II
619662010 Shrink-Pit Operator
534565010 Oven Tender
551685026 Centrifugal-Drier Operator
543382010 Drier Operator
543685014 Drier Tender
543685022 Thaw-Shed Heater Tender
543685018 Oven Tender
532585010 Matrix-Drier Tender
543682026 Still Operator
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AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management):
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0188 FIRER, KILN(pottery & porc)
0266 KILN OPERATOR (woodworking)
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CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations):
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748 Laundering and Dry Cleaning Machine Operators
777 Miscellaneous Machine Operators, N.E.C.
757 Separating, Filtering, and Clarifying Machine Operators
599 Construction Trades, N.E.C.
699 Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators
749 Miscellaneous Textile Machine Operators
733 Miscellaneous Woodworking Machine Operators
766 Furnace, Kiln, and Oven Operators, Exc. Food
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CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs):
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000000 NO CIP ASSIGNED
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GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration):
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060405 Elemental Work: Industrial: Machine Work, Fabric and Leather
060439 Elemental Work: Industrial: Cleaning
060301 Quality Control: Inspecting, Testing, and Repairing
060435 Elemental Work: Industrial: Laundering, Dry Cleaning
050602 Systems Operation: Stationary Engineering
060417 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Clay Processing
060410 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Metal Processing
060215 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Food Processing
060217 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Clay and Coke Processing
060214 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Paper and Paper Products Process
060218 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Assorted Materials Processing
060412 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Petroleum, Gas, and C
060212 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Petroleum and Gas Processing
060411 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Chemical Processing
060419 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Assorted Materials Pr
060213 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Rubber, Plastics, and Glass Proc
060413 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Rubber, Plastics, and
060421 Elemental Work: Industrial: Machine Work, Brushing, Spraying, and Coat
051210 Elemental Work: Mechanical: Heating and Melting
060211 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Chemical Processing
060414 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Paper Making
060418 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Wood Processing
060210 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Metal Processing
060416 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Textile, Fabric and L
060208 Production Work: Machine Work, Stone, Glass, and Clay
060434 Elemental Work: Industrial: Manual Work, Assorted Materials
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MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes):
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No crosswalks
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OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics):
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92923 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, Or Kettle Operators and Tenders
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OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations):
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5403 Incinerator Operating
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SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification):
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51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
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