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Careers / Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders |
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Summary Description |
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Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Acid Dipper |
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Agitator |
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3. |
Agricultural Produce Washer |
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4. |
Air Table Operator |
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5. |
Ampoule Washing Machine Operator |
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Bag Bleacher |
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Barrel Cleaner |
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8. |
Benzene Washer |
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9. |
Benzene Washer Operator |
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10. |
Benzol Operator |
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11. |
Benzol Still Operator |
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12. |
Blancher |
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13. |
Blanching Machine Operator |
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14. |
Bleach Boiler Filler |
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15. |
Bleach Machine Operator |
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16. |
Bleach Plant Operator |
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17. |
Bleacher |
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18. |
Bleacher Operator |
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19. |
Bleaching Machine Operator |
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20. |
Blow Pit Operator |
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21. |
Bottle Washer |
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22. |
Bottle Washing Machine Operator |
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23. |
Branner Machine Tender |
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24. |
Brass Pickler |
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25. |
Brown Stock Washer |
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26. |
Clean in Places Operator (CIP Operator) |
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27. |
Cleaning Machine Operator |
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28. |
Core Machine Operator |
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29. |
Coring Machine Operator |
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30. |
Date Pitter |
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31. |
Decker Operator |
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32. |
Definer |
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33. |
Deflash and Wash Operator |
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34. |
Degreaser |
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35. |
Degreaser Operator |
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36. |
Dehairer |
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37. |
Dehydrator |
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38. |
Delimer |
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39. |
Dip Lube Operator |
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40. |
Drencher |
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41. |
Dried Fruit Washer |
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42. |
Drifter |
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43. |
Dry Charge Process Attendant |
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44. |
Dust Collector Attendant |
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45. |
Electrode Cleaning Machine Operator |
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46. |
Equipment Cleaner |
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47. |
Filter Washer |
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48. |
Filter Washer and Presser |
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49. |
Flattening Press Operator |
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50. |
Fruit Washer |
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51. |
Furnace and Wash Equipment Operator |
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52. |
Glass Cleaner |
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53. |
Glass Cleaning Machine Tender |
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54. |
Ham Doctor |
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55. |
Ham Pumper |
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56. |
Immersion Metal Cleaner |
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57. |
Immersion Metalcleaner |
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58. |
Keg Washer |
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59. |
Machine Container Washer |
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60. |
Machine Operator |
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61. |
Machine Silver Stripper |
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62. |
Machine Washer |
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63. |
Marble Cleaner |
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64. |
Meat Pickler |
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65. |
Meat Scrubber |
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66. |
Metal Cleaner |
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67. |
Metal Neutralizer |
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68. |
Metal Pickling Equipment Operator |
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69. |
Metal Washing Machine Operator |
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70. |
Mold Polisher |
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71. |
Nitroglycerin Neutralizer |
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72. |
Oyster Washer |
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73. |
Paint Stripper |
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74. |
Pickle House Operator |
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Pickle Pumper |
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Pickler |
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77. |
Pickling Operator |
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78. |
Pickling Solution Maker |
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79. |
Pickling Tank Operator |
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Pigs Feet Cleaner |
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81. |
Precipitate Washer |
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82. |
Press Operator |
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83. |
Pressroom Worker |
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84. |
Pressroom Worker, Fat |
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85. |
Production Sanitizer |
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86. |
Production Washer |
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87. |
Pulp Bleacher |
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88. |
Rotary Drum Tanner |
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89. |
Rubber Washer |
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90. |
Sanitation Tank Washer |
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91. |
Sanitation Technician |
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92. |
Sanitizer |
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93. |
Scalder |
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94. |
Scrub Wheel Operator |
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95. |
Scrubber Machine Tender |
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96. |
Scrubber Operator |
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97. |
Semiconductor Wafers Cleaning Machine Tender |
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98. |
Shellfish Processing Machine Tender |
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99. |
Soda Room Operator |
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Steamer |
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Tank Washer |
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Trommel Tender |
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Tub Room Attendant |
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Tub Wash Operator |
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105. |
Tub Washer |
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106. |
Tubber |
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107. |
Tumbling Machine Operator |
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108. |
Vegetable Washer |
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109. |
Vegetable Washing Machine Operator |
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110. |
Vein Pumper |
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111. |
Wafer Cleaner |
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112. |
Wash Crew Person |
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113. |
Wash Helper |
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114. |
Wash Mill Operator |
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115. |
Wash Tank Tender |
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116. |
Washer |
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Washer Engineer |
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118. |
Washhouse Hand |
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119. |
Washhouse Worker |
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120. |
Washing Machine Operator |
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121. |
Washroom Operator |
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122. |
Wheat Cleaner |
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123. |
Wheat Washer |
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124. |
Wool Washer |
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125. |
Yeast Washer |
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Job Tasks |
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Operate or tend machines to wash and remove impurities from items such as barrels or kegs, glass products, tin plate surfaces, dried fruit, pulp, animal stock, coal, manufactured articles, plastic, or rubber.
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Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
- Apply solutions to production equipment.
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Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
- Clean production equipment.
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Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
- Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
- Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
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Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
- Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
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Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
- Operate pumping systems or equipment.
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Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
- Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
- Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
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Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
- Inspect production equipment.
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Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, or test results in production logs.
- Record operational or production data.
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Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
- Clean production equipment.
- Lubricate production equipment.
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Load machines with objects to be processed and unload them after cleaning, placing them on conveyors or racks.
- Load materials into production equipment.
- Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
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Work Activities |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Interesting Fact |
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Sylvester Stallone onced worked as a lion-cage cleaner! |
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