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Ability Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Near Vision63
Manual Dexterity63
Arm-Hand Steadiness63
Problem Sensitivity63
5.Control Precision60
Finger Dexterity60
Perceptual Speed60
Information Ordering60
9.Rate Control56
Multilimb Coordination56
* Importance out of 100

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

Ability Area Scores

Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
63
50
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
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
50
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
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.
63
45
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
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.
63
43
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
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
60
48
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
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.
60
43
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
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.
60
45
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
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).
60
46
Put things in numerical orderFollow the correct steps to make changeAssemble a nuclear warhead
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.
56
45
Ride a bicycle alongside a joggerKeep up with a car that changes speedShoot a duck in flight
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.
56
43
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band