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Skill Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Operation and Control82
Operation Monitoring82
3.Mathematics79
4.Equipment Selection77
5.Troubleshooting75
6.Reading Comprehension74
7.Quality Control Analysis72
8.Equipment Maintenance70
9.Repairing65
Active Learning65
* Importance out of 100

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

Skill Area Scores

Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
82
77
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
Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
82
79
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
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
79
64
Count the amount of change to be given to a customerCalculate the square footage of a new home under constructionDevelop a mathematical model to simulate and resolve an engineering problem
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
77
74
Select a screwdriver to use in adjusting a vehicle's carburetorChoose a software application to use to complete a work assignmentIdentify the equipment needed to produce a new product line
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
75
64
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.
74
61
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
72
69
Inspect a draft memorandum for clerical errorsMeasure new part requisitions for tolerance to specificationsDevelop procedures to test a prototype of a new computer system
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
70
69
Add oil to an engine as indicated by a gauge or warning lightClean moving parts in production machineryConduct maintenance checks on an experimental aircraft
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
65
55
Tighten a screw to get a door to close properlyReplace a faulty hydraulic valveRepair structural damage after an earthquake
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
65
57
Think about the implications of a newspaper article for job opportunitiesDetermine the impact of new menu changes on a restaurant's purchasing requirementsIdentify the implications of a new scientific theory for product design