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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Manual Dexterity78
2.Multilimb Coordination72
Arm-Hand Steadiness72
4.Rate Control69
5.Reaction Time66
Problem Sensitivity66
7.Hearing Sensitivity63
Near Vision63
Perceptual Speed63
10.Far Vision60
* Importance out of 100

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

Ability Area Scores

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.
78
46
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
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.
72
48
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band
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.
72
48
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
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.
69
45
Ride a bicycle alongside a joggerKeep up with a car that changes speedShoot a duck in flight
Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
66
61
Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellowThrow a switch when a red warning light goes offHit the brake when a pedestrian steps in front of the car
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.
66
45
Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't workRecognize from the mood of prisoners that a prison riot is likely to occurRecognize an illness at an early stage of a disease when there are only a few symptoms
Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
63
46
Notice when a watch alarm goes offDiagnose what's wrong with a car engine from its soundTune an orchestra
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
63
50
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
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.
63
50
Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressureRead five temperature gauges in 10 seconds to make sure each temperature is within safe limitsInspect electrical parts for defects as they flow by on a fast-moving assembly line
Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
60
46
Read a roadside billboardFocus a slide projectorDetect differences in ships on the horizon