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OverviewNature of WorkKnowledge AreasSkills Utilized
Job ActivitiesAbilitiesJob ConditionsWork SatisfactionEducation/Training

Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Fabric Menders, Except Garment. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Arm-Hand Steadiness69
Time Sharing69
3.Control Precision66
Manual Dexterity66
5.Gross Body Equilibrium60
6.Finger Dexterity56
* Importance out of 100

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

Ability Area Scores

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.
69
50
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
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).
69
59
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
66
45
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band
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.
66
52
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
60
57
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.
56
43
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth