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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Operation Monitoring60
2.Reading Comprehension56
3.Operation and Control51
4.Judgment and Decision Making50
Active Listening50
* Importance out of 100

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

Skill Area Scores

Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
60
49
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
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
56
43
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
51
47
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
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
50
41
Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flowEvaluate a loan application for degree of riskDecide whether a manufacturing company should invest in new robotics technology
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.
50
41
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement