Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

KNOWLEDGE

• Mathematics
  Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


• Mechanical
  Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


• English Language
  Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

SKILLS

• Operations Monitoring
  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.


• Operation and Control
  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.


• Monitoring
  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.


• Quality Control Analysis
  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.


• 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.

ABILITIES

• Control Precision
  The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.


• 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.


• 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.


• Near Vision
  The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).


• Reaction Time
  The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

PERSONALITY

People interested in this work, will do well at jobs that need;