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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Sewing Machine Operators. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Getting Information69
2.Controlling Machines and Processes59
3.Handling and Moving Objects56
4.Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material52
5.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates50
* Importance out of 100

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  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Job Activity Scores

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
69
41
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
59
54
Operate a cash registerOperate a drilling rigOperate a precision milling machine
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
56
55
Change settings on copy machinesArrange books in a libraryLoad boxes on an assembly line
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
52
36
Check that doors to building are lockedInspect equipment in a chemical processing plantInspect a nuclear reactor
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
50
37
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies