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Ability Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Near Vision63
2.Control Precision60
Problem Sensitivity60
Oral Expression60
Written Comprehension60
Oral Comprehension60
7.Arm-Hand Steadiness56
8.Rate Control53
Manual Dexterity53
Inductive Reasoning53
* Importance out of 100

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

Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
63
48
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
60
50
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
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.
60
41
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
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
60
45
Cancel newspaper delivery by phoneGive instructions to a lost motoristExplain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
60
43
Understand signs on the highwayUnderstand an apartment leaseUnderstand an instruction book on repairing missile guidance systems
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
60
45
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
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.
56
43
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.
53
39
Ride a bicycle alongside a joggerKeep up with a car that changes speedShoot a duck in flight
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
43
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
53
39
Decide what to wear based on the weather reportDetermine the prime suspect based on crime scene evidenceDiagnose a disease using results of many different lab tests