Automation Impact

High

Salary Level
Average
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 (45.45) percent of respondents had : Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  • Some (22.73) 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 (18.18) percent of respondents had :Bachelor's 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.
  • Deductive Reasoning-The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Inductive Reasoning-The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Near Vision-The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Oral Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • 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.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility-Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
  • Independence-Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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.
  • Working Conditions-Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
  • 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.
  • Troubleshooting-Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Repairing-Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  • Reading Comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Equipment Maintenance-Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • 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.
  • Computers and Electronics-Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • 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.
  • Mechanical-Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • 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.
  • Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
  • Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
  • Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
  • Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
  • Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
  • Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
  • Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
  • Attach wires between controllers.
  • Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
  • Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
  • Interacting With Computers-Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment-Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events-Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Getting Information-Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings-Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems-Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions-Mostly you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
  • Electronic Mail-Mostly you use electronic mail 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
  • Telephone-Mostly you have telephone conversations in this job
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate-Required to be very exact or highly accurate in performing this job
  • Contact With Others-This job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
  • Work With Work Group or Team-Important to work with others in a group or team in this job
  • Responsible for Others' Health and Safety-Responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job
  • Development environment software e.g. ABB RobotStudio
  • Analytical or scientific software e.g. Analytical software
  • Computer aided design CAD software e.g. Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Development environment software e.g. C
  • Object or component oriented development software e.g. C++
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • Computer aided design CAD software e.g. Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Data base user interface and query software e.g. Database software
  • Industrial control software e.g. FANUC Robotics ArcTool
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Binocular light compound microscopes
  • Chart recorders
  • Coordinate measuring machines CMM
  • Photocopiers e.g.Copy machines
  • Power drills e.g.Electric drills
  • Flowmeters e.g.Flow meters
  • Force or torque sensors e.g.Force gauges
  • Frequency counters or timer or dividers e.g.Frequency counters
  • Signal generators e.g.Function generators
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