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

Importance*More Info
1.Near Vision69
2.Trunk Strength62
Control Precision62
4.Visual Color Discrimination60
Multilimb Coordination60
Arm-Hand Steadiness60
Oral Expression60
Oral Comprehension60
9.Manual Dexterity56
Inductive Reasoning56
* 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).
69
54
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
62
46
Sit up in an office chairShovel snow for half an hourDo 100 sit-ups
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
62
50
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
60
50
Separate laundry into colors and whitesTrace electrical circuits marked by various colored wiresPaint a color portrait of a live person
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
46
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
46
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
60
50
Cancel newspaper delivery by phoneGive instructions to a lost motoristExplain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
60
52
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
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.
56
46
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
56
45
Decide what to wear based on the weather reportDetermine the prime suspect based on crime scene evidenceDiagnose a disease using results of many different lab tests