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Ability Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Control Precision69
Problem Sensitivity69
3.Finger Dexterity63
Manual Dexterity63
5.Multilimb Coordination60
Arm-Hand Steadiness60
7.Near Vision56
Mathematical Reasoning56
Category Flexibility56
Information Ordering56
* Importance out of 100

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

Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
69
61
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.
69
46
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
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
55
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
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.
63
52
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.
60
52
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.
60
54
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56
59
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
56
43
Determine how much 10 oranges will cost when they are priced at 2 for 20 centsDecide how to calculate profits to determine the amounts of yearly bonusesDetermine the mathematics required to simulate a space craft landing on the moon
Category Flexibility
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56
54
Sort nails in a toolbox on the basis of lengthClassify flowers according to size, color, and smellClassify man-made fibers in terms of their strength, cost, flexibility, melting points, etc.
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
56
54
Put things in numerical orderFollow the correct steps to make changeAssemble a nuclear warhead