Title Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Experience Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Education Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.
SVP Range (6.0 to 7.0)
  • Majority (26.09) percent of respondents had : High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  • Some (26.09) percent of respondents had :Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  • Some (21.74) percent of respondents had :Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Interest Code : RI

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • 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.
  • Visualization-The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
  • Oral Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Deductive Reasoning-The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Dependability-Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Integrity-Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Analytical Thinking-Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
  • Initiative-Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility-Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Top 3 Values

  • Support-Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
  • Independence-Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Achievement-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.
  • Operation Monitoring-Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Monitoring-Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Reading Comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • 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.
  • Equipment Maintenance-Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Mechanical-Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • 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.
  • Production and Processing-Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Design-Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Mathematics-Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment.
  • Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
  • Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
  • Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
  • Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
  • Provide advice or training to other technicians.
  • Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
  • Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material-Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems-Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Getting Information-Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Interacting With Computers-Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Controlling Machines and Processes-Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
  • Face-to-Face Discussions-Mostly you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets-Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled-Mostly this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
  • Electronic Mail-Mostly you use electronic mail in this job
  • Work With Work Group or Team-Important to work with others in a group or team in this job
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate-Required to be very exact or highly accurate in performing this job
  • Telephone-Mostly you have telephone conversations in this job
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable-Mostly this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
  • Computer aided design CAD software e.g. Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Analytical or scientific software e.g. Cadence PSpice
  • Industrial control software e.g. Computer numerical control CNC software
  • Label making software e.g. Labeling software
  • Spreadsheet software e.g. Microsoft Excel
  • Office suite software e.g. Microsoft Office
  • Presentation software e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Word processing software e.g. Microsoft Word
  • Analytical or scientific software e.g. Minitab
  • Development environment software e.g. National Instruments LabVIEW
  • Respirators e.g.Air purifying respirators
  • Adjustable angle plate e.g.Angle plates
  • Optical diffusers e.g.Autocollimators
  • Tissue culture incubators e.g.Bioreactors
  • Blow molding machines
  • Boring machines e.g.Boring tools
  • Vertical turning center e.g.Computer numerical control CNC vertical lathes
  • Traveling column milling machine e.g.Computer numerical controlled CNC milling machines
  • Conductivity meters
  • Desktop computers
Sub Family
Industries
Government (37%)
Manufacturing (23%)
Professional Scientific and Technical Services (19%)
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