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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Arm-Hand Steadiness78
2.Reaction Time72
Manual Dexterity72
4.Visual Color Discrimination69
Near Vision69
Multilimb Coordination69
Control Precision69
8.Rate Control66
Perceptual Speed66
10.Finger Dexterity63
* 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.
78
57
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
72
59
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
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.
72
57
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
69
55
Separate laundry into colors and whitesTrace electrical circuits marked by various colored wiresPaint a color portrait of a live person
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
69
57
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
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.
69
48
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
69
57
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
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.
66
45
Ride a bicycle alongside a joggerKeep up with a car that changes speedShoot a duck in flight
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.
66
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
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.
63
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