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OverviewNature of WorkKnowledge AreasSkills Utilized
Job ActivitiesAbilitiesJob ConditionsWork SatisfactionEducation/Training

Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Control Precision56
2.Dynamic Strength53
Manual Dexterity53
4.Gross Body Equilibrium50
Finger Dexterity50
Selective Attention50
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Ability Area Scores

Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
56
43
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
53
41
Sit up in an office chairShovel snow for half an hourDo 100 sit-ups
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.
53
39
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
50
39
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
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.
50
41
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50
39
Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearbyMonitor security TV screens for intruders throughout the night shiftStudy a technical manual in a noisy boiler room