Details Report

Updated 2006

Details Report for:
51-9061.00 - Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

Sample of reported job titles: Inspector, Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Quality Auditor, Picker / Packer, Quality Assurance Auditor, Quality Control Supervisor, Quality Control Technician

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
86	Core	Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
80	Core	Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
78	Core	Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, and work for conformance to specifications.
77	Core	Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
77	Core	Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products, and recommend necessary corrective actions.
75	Core	Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
74	Core	Mark items with details such as grade and acceptance or rejection status.
69	Core	Observe and monitor production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments.
90	Supplemental	Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
82	Supplemental	Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results.
77	Supplemental	Collect or select samples for testing or for use as models.
76	Supplemental	Check arriving materials to ensure that they match purchase orders and submit discrepancy reports when problems are found.
74	Supplemental	Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
73	Supplemental	Write test and inspection reports describing results, recommendations, and needed repairs.
72	Supplemental	Read dials and meters to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels.
72	Supplemental	Remove defects, such as chips and burrs, and lap corroded or pitted surfaces.
71	Supplemental	Adjust, clean, or repair products or processing equipment to correct defects found during inspections.
71	Supplemental	Clean, maintain, repair, and calibrate measuring instruments and test equipment such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, and height gauges.
70	Supplemental	Stack and arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging and transport products to other work stations as necessary.
70	Supplemental	Fabricate, install, position, or connect components, parts, finished products, or instruments for testing or operational purposes.
69	Supplemental	Supervise testing or drilling activities.
68	Supplemental	Grade, classify, and sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications.
68	Supplemental	Position products, components, or parts for testing, or direct other workers to position them.
67	Supplemental	Make minor adjustments to equipment, such as turning setscrews to calibrate instruments to required tolerances.
66	Supplemental	Set controls, start and monitor machines that automatically measure, sort, or inspect products.
66	Supplemental	Interpret legal requirements, provide safety information, and recommend compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers, engineers, and property owners.
66	Supplemental	Compute defect percentages or averages, using formulas and calculators, and prepare reports of inspection or test findings.
64	Supplemental	Weigh materials, products, containers, or samples to verify packaging weights and ingredient quantities, or to determine sorting.
61	Supplemental	Administer tests to engineers and operators to assess whether they are qualified to use equipment.
60	Supplemental	Disassemble defective parts and components, such as inaccurate or worn gauges and measuring instruments, using hand tools.
57	Supplemental	Compute usable amounts of items in shipments and determine prices, based on quantities and grade assessments.

Tools & Technology Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Tools used in this occupation:

Accelerometers — Capacitive acceleration instruments; Magnetic induction acceleration instruments; Piezoelectric acceleration instruments; Resonance acceleration instruments (see all 5 examples)

Calibrated resistance measuring equipment — Digital resistance meters; Resistance meters; Resistivity meters

Eddy current examination equipment — Eddy current flaw detectors; Eddy current probes

Forklifts

Gauges or inspection fixtures — Functional gauges; Optical gauges; Pin gauges; Plug gauges

Hipot testers

Integrated circuit testers — Backplane testers; In-circuit testers; Manufacturing defect analyzers MDA; Printed circuit board PCB testers (see all 5 examples)

Leak testing equipment — Bubble leak testers; Calorimetric leak testers; Mass flow leak testers

Lifts — Hydraulic lifts

Multimeters — Digital multimeters

Power meters — Direct current DC power testers

Signal generators — Function generators

Track cranes — Overhead cranes

Technology used in this occupation:

Analytical or scientific software — Data analysis software; Design of experiments DOE software; Minitab software; Tolerance analysis software

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — Computer-aided inspection software

Industrial control software — Coordinate measuring machine software; CyberMetrics GAGETrak Calibration Management Software; Statistical process control SPC data collection devices; Wilcox Associates PC-DMIS Inspection Planner

Label making software — Inspection marking systems

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software — Label inspection systems

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
68		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
53		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
47		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
45		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
42		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
42		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
37		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
36		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
34		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
33		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
28		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
26		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.
25		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical 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.
20		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
17		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
16		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
15		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
15		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
12		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
12		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
11		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
11		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
8		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
8		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
7		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.
6		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
5		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
5		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
4		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
4		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
3		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
3		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
2		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
79		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
74		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.
74		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
65		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
63		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
61		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
58		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
56		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
55		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
54		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
49		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
48		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
47		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
46		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
45		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
45		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
43		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
41		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
39		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
38		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
36		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
36		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
35		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
33		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
31		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
27		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
26		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
26		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
25		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
25		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
23		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
21		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
19		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
17		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
69		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
69		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
60		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
60		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.
56		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
56		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
56		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
53		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.
53		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
53		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
50		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.
50		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
50		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
47		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
47		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.
47		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
44		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
44		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of 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.
41		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.
41		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
41		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
35		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
35		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
35		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.
35		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.
35		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
35		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.
31		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
28		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
28		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
28		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
28		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
22		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
22		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
22		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
22		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
19		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
19		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
19		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
19		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
19		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
16		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
13		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
13		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
10		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
3		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
84		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. attach or mark identification onto products or containers record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
82		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. read blueprints read production layouts read specifications read technical drawings read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
75		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. conduct performance testing examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications inspect manufactured products or materials maintain consistent production quality
75		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. maintain safe work environment monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards
74		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
73		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. distinguish colors grade, classify, or sort products according to specifications recognize characteristics of alloys recognize characteristics of metals recognize characteristics of pulps recognize wood species characteristics sort manufacturing materials or products understand engineering data or reports understand measuring devices understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
73		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
71		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. compare findings with specifications to ensure conformance to standards perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
65		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
65		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
63		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. follow manufacturing methods or techniques follow statistical process control procedures use hazardous materials information use interpersonal communication techniques use knowledge of investigation techniques use knowledge of metric system use long or short term production planning techniques use oral or written communication techniques use quality assurance techniques use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities use x-ray or magnetic inspection techniques
61		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. compute product or materials test results mark items for acceptance or rejection, according to conformance to specifications measure, weigh, or count products or materials
60		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
57		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. collect samples for testing fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand package goods for shipment or storage
57		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
56		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. evaluate material specifications test manufactured products or materials
53		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment operate packaging or banding machine or equipment operate pneumatic test equipment operate precision test equipment use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment use hand or power tools use precision measuring tools or equipment
51		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. use computers to enter, access or retrieve data use spreadsheet software
51		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
51		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
51		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products move materials or goods between work areas
48		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. determine specifications
44		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
42		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
41		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
39		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
36		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
36		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. maintain records, reports, or files prepare reports prepare safety reports prepare technical reports or related documentation
34		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
33		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
32		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. communicate technical information confer with vendors
29		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. determine specifications or testing procedures
29		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
29		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
27		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
27		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. adjust production equipment/machinery setup maintain inspection tools or equipment
26		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
22		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. install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
19		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
13		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
11		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
91		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
88		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
79		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
76		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
72		Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
71		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
70		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
70		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
69		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
66		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
65		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
63		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
63		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
61		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
60		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
53		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
50		Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
50		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
49		Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
49		Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
49		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
48		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
48		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
45		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
44		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
43		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
40		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
40		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.)
36		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
36		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
33		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
32		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
32		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
31		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
31		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
28		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
28		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?
27		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
27		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
26		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
26		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
26		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
24		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
16		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
16		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
15		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
15		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
11		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
5		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
5		Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?
3		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
3		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
2		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
2		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
1		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
1		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
0		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a teller might benefit from experience working directly with the public, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be a teller with little difficulty.

Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Job Zone Examples	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, pharmacy technicians, salespersons (retail), and tellers.

SVP Range	(4.0 to < 6.0)

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.

There are 27 recognized apprenticeable specialties associated with this occupation:
Airplane Inspector; Cable Tester; Complaint Inspector; Diesel-Engine Tester; Experimental Assembler; Hydrometer Calibrator; Inspector, Outside Production; Inspector, Precision; Rubber Tester; Radiographer; Thermometer Tester; Electronics Tester; Testing-and-Regulating Technician; Inspector, Set-Up and Lay-Out; Automobile-Repair-Service Estimator; Relay Tester; Inspector, Metal Fabricating; Electric-Meter Tester; Trouble Locator, Test Desk; Automobile Tester; Electric-Distribution Checker; X-Ray-Equipment Tester; Quality-Control Inspector; Operational Test Mechanic; Inspector, Electromechanical; Grader; Calibrator, Military (Instruments and Apparatus)

To learn about specific apprenticeship opportunities, please consult the U.S. Department of Labor State Apprenticeship Information website.

For general information about apprenticeships, training, and partnerships with business, visit the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship website.

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
82		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.
71		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.
37		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.
33		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.
17		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.
14		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
79		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
79		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
77		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
76		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
75		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.
69		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
65		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
64		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
62		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
61		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
57		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
52		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
51		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
51		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
50		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
40		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
60		Support — Occupations that satisfy

Details Report for: 51-9061.00 - Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers