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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Operation Monitoring84
2.Instructing71
3.Operation and Control69
4.Active Listening68
5.Troubleshooting63
6.Reading Comprehension59
7.Monitoring56
8.Coordination53
Learning Strategies53
10.Speaking52
* Importance out of 100

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

Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
84
73
Monitor completion times while running a computer programMonitor machine functions on an automated production lineMonitor and integrate control feedback in a petrochemical processing facility to maintain production flow
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
71
54
Instruct a new employee in the use of a time clockInstruct a coworker in how to operate a software programDemonstrate surgical procedure to interns in a teaching hospital
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
69
56
Adjust the settings on a copy machine to make reduced size photocopiesAdjust the speed of assembly line equipment based on the type of product being assembledControl aircraft approach and landing at a large airport during a busy period
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.
68
44
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
63
45
Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machineIdentify the circuit causing an electrical system to failDirect the debugging of control code for a new operating system
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
59
45
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56
48
Proofread and correct a letterMonitor a meeting's progress and revise the agenda to ensure that important topics are discussedReview corporate productivity and develop a plan to increase productivity
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53
47
Schedule appointments for a medical clinicWork with others to put a new roof on a houseWork as director of a consulting project calling for interaction with multiple subcontractors
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
53
52
Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworkerIdentify an alternative approach that might help trainees who are having difficultiesApply principles of educational psychology to develop new teaching methods
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
52
37
Greet tourists and explain tourist attractionsInterview applicants to obtain personal and work historyArgue a legal case before the Supreme Court