Tire Builders

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Place tires into molds for new tread.96
Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.96
Buff tires according to specifications for width and undertread depth.93
Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.90
Brush or spray solvents onto plies to ensure adhesion, and repeat process as specified, alternating direction of each ply to strengthen tires.90
Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve.89
Align treads with guides, start drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice ends.89
Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts, and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading.89
Measure tires to determine mold size requirements.88
Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.87
Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.85
Roll hand rollers over rebuilt casings, exerting pressure to ensure adhesion between camelbacks and casings.85

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Position ply stitcher rollers and drums according to width of stock, using hand tools and gauges.84
Cut plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bands.84
Depress pedals to rotate drums, and wind specified numbers of plies around drums to form tire bodies.83
Clean and paint completed tires.82
Rub cement sticks on drum edges to provide adhesive surfaces for plies.79
Depress pedals to collapse drums after processing is complete.76
Wind chafers and breakers onto plies.74
Pull plies from supply racks, and align plies with edges of drums.61

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Operation and Control56
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring53
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Active Listening50
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.
Critical Thinking50
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitoring50
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Judgment and Decision Making44
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management44
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Quality Control Analysis41
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Speaking41
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness35
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving31
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension31
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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Service Orientation28
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Troubleshooting28
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Active Learning25
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination25
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Instructing25
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies25
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Writing25
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Equipment Maintenance22
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection22
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Management of Personnel Resources22
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Mathematics22
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Persuasion22
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Systems Analysis22
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Negotiation19
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Repairing19
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Systems Evaluation19
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Material Resources16
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Technology Design16
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Management of Financial Resources13
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operations Analysis10
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Programming6
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Installation3
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Science0
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Production and Processing68
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administration and Management60
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.
Mechanical56
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Engineering and Technology46
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.
English Language46
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Public Safety and Security44
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.
Education and Training43
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Customer and Personal Service39
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.
Mathematics34
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Design32
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Personnel and Human Resources29
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Physics29
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.

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Transportation27
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Administrative26
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Building and Construction24
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Chemistry23
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.
Economics and Accounting22
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sales and Marketing22
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.
Communications and Media20
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Computers and Electronics19
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Psychology18
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.
Law and Government15
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Telecommunications15
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Foreign Language11
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.
Biology8
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Geography8
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.
History and Archeology8
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Philosophy and Theology8
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.
Therapy and Counseling7
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Medicine and Dentistry6
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.
Sociology and Anthropology3
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Fine Arts1
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Food Production0
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Manual Dexterity69
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand Steadiness66
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Control Precision66
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Multilimb Coordination66
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.
Finger Dexterity63
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Near Vision63
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Rate Control63
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.
Trunk Strength63
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.
Extent Flexibility56
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Reaction Time53
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Selective Attention53
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Static Strength53
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

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Auditory Attention50
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Oral Comprehension50
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Problem Sensitivity50
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Speech Recognition50
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Stamina50
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Deductive Reasoning47
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning47
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Expression47
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Visualization47
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Dynamic Strength44
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Gross Body Coordination44
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Information Ordering44
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).
Perceptual Speed44
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.
Response Orientation44
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.
Speech Clarity44
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Far Vision41
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure41
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Category Flexibility38
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Visual Color Discrimination38
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Written Comprehension38
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Depth Perception35
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.
Speed of Limb Movement35
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Wrist-Finger Speed35
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Hearing Sensitivity31
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Fluency of Ideas28
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).
Gross Body Equilibrium28
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Mathematical Reasoning25
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Memorization25
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Originality25
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.
Speed of Closure25
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Time Sharing25
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Written Expression25
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Spatial Orientation22
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Glare Sensitivity19
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Peripheral Vision19
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Sound Localization19
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Explosive Strength16
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Night Vision16
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Dynamic Flexibility3
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Handling and Moving Objects84
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials84
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Controlling Machines and Processes80
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Getting Information79
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing General Physical Activities78
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings76
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events75
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates70
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems70
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work70
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge67
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People66
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards64
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment61
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Processing Information60
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Documenting/Recording Information59
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information59
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment58
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Developing and Building Teams57
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships55
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others52
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others51
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Thinking Creatively51
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Training and Teaching Others51
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Scheduling Work and Activities50
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Working with Computers50
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Analyzing Data or Information48
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates47
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Developing Objectives and Strategies46
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others46
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others45
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources43
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Assisting and Caring for Others40
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Coaching and Developing Others40
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public37
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Performing Administrative Activities33
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Selling or Influencing Others30
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization26
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.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment26
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.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment24
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.
Staffing Organizational Units17
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Dependability66
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Attention to Detail64
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Cautiousness52
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Stress Tolerance22
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Perseverance21
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Self-Control18
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Integrity16
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Achievement Orientation15
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Self-Confidence14
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Cooperation4
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Sincerity1
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic100
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional46
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative21
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Social2
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic0
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Enterprising0
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually100%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually94%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day91%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually78%
- More than half the time12%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day88%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day74%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually78%
- Less than half the time13%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day62%
- Once a week or more but not every day26%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day82%
- Never17%
Time Pressure
- Never15%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Never17%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others42%
- Contact with others most of the time32%
- Occasional contact with others16%

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Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day42%
- Once a week or more but not every day28%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never12%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important40%
- Very important16%
- Important26%
- Fairly important18%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important44%
- Important34%
- Fairly important15%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results50%
- Minor results38%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility47%
- Moderate responsibility27%
- Limited responsibility15%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important45%
- Fairly important37%
Physical Proximity
- Moderately close (at arm's length)76%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)19%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day51%
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never17%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Once a month or more but not every week27%
- Never27%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious31%
- Very serious21%
- Fairly serious41%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually17%
- About half the time36%
- Less than half the time36%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important17%
- Important34%
- Fairly important35%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day31%
- Once a month or more but not every week38%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never16%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility20%
- Moderate responsibility34%
- Limited responsibility39%
Conflict Situations
- Every day26%
- Once a month or more but not every week27%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours22%
- 40 hours47%
- Less than 40 hours31%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day26%
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never28%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Every day27%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a year or more but not every month28%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom20%
- Some freedom13%
- Very little freedom30%
- No freedom28%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Continually or almost continually27%
- Less than half the time35%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day26%
- Once a year or more but not every month39%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom22%
- Some freedom15%
Exposed to High Places
- Every day29%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a week or more but not every day26%
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
Level of Competition
- Moderately competitive36%
- Slightly competitive43%
- Not at all competitive19%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important11%
- Fairly important35%
- Not important at all41%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day20%
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never51%
Work Schedules
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important15%
- Fairly important32%
- Not important at all45%
Degree of Automation
- Moderately automated25%
- Not at all automated19%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- About half the time26%
- Less than half the time45%
- Never26%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month33%
- Never49%
Telephone Conversations
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never57%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never69%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never68%
Public Speaking
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never69%
E-Mail
- Never92%
Exposed to Radiation
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never73%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never73%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Never95%
Spend Time Sitting
- Never91%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never98%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Less than high school diploma
Post-secondary certificate

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Electronic mail software
IBM Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Project management software
Microsoft Project
Industrial control software
Programmable logic controller PLC software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Assemble tires.
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Apply solutions to production equipment.
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
Inspect items for damage or defects.
Measure product or material dimensions.
Trim excess material from workpieces.
Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

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Clean workpieces or finished products.
Load materials into production equipment.

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology