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Comparisons of Job Characteristics
Focus Occupation:
Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043)
Associated Occupation:
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
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| < | Focus occupation element is lower |
| 0 | Focus occupation element is at a similar level |
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| Knowledge | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 72 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) |
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| Associated Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Focus Occupation | |
| Mechanical | 6.8 | 20.8 | 21.8 | 0 | Current knowledge level may be sufficient |
| Customer and Personal Service | 11.3 | 15.1 | 2.5 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Engineering and Technology | 5.7 | 12.9 | 10.8 | < | Expanded education and/or training may be required |
| Physics | 4.3 | 8.6 | 7.2 | < | Expanded education and/or training may be required |
The maximum possible rating is 25.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Skills | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 93 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) |
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| Associated Occupation’s Key Skills Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Focus Occupation | |
| Repairing | 3.4 | 12.7 | 11.8 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.5 | 11.6 | 11.9 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Troubleshooting | 4.5 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Operation and Control | 5.4 | 11.1 | 10.6 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Operation Monitoring | 6.6 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Quality Control Analysis | 5.9 | 10.4 | 10.0 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Equipment Selection | 3.3 | 9.4 | 8.5 | < | A higher skill level may be required |
| Installation | 1.7 | 6.4 | 4.3 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
The maximum possible rating is 25.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Abilities | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 90 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) |
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| Associated Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Focus Occupation | |
| Extent Flexibility | 4.8 | 14.4 | 7.9 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Control Precision | 6.6 | 13.5 | 9.5 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Finger Dexterity | 7.6 | 12.6 | 9.4 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Manual Dexterity | 6.5 | 12.4 | 9.7 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 6.8 | 12.2 | 10.7 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Multilimb Coordination | 6.0 | 12.0 | 8.2 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 5.6 | 11.8 | 6.6 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Auditory Attention | 5.9 | 10.6 | 7.9 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Sound Localization | 2.2 | 5.9 | 4.0 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
The maximum possible rating is 25.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 74 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) |
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| Work Activities | Exclusivity of Activity | |
| Adhere to safety procedures | 12 | |
| Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand | 11 | |
| Inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed | 42 | |
| Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts | 59 | |
| Maintain repair records | 65 | |
| Move or fit heavy objects | 8 | |
| Operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom | 34 | |
| Perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting | 32 | |
| Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts | 9 | |
| Repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components | 62 | |
| Test mechanical products or equipment | 56 | |
| Understand service or repair manuals | 40 | |
| Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals | 6 | |
| Use acetylene welding/cutting torch | 54 | |
| Use hand or power tools | 2 | |
| Use knowledge of metric system | 39 | |
| Use pneumatic tools | 66 | |
| Use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work | 61 | |
Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily perform all of the listed activities. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the activity is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations engage in that activity.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 84 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) |
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| Tools and Technologies | Exclusivity | |
| Bandsaws and accessories | 26 | |
| Computers | 1 | |
| Cutting and crimping and punching tools | 3 | |
| Cutting tools | 18 | |
| Data management and query software | 1 | |
| Dispensing tools | 6 | |
| Face and head protection | 7 | |
| Fastener setting tools | 12 | |
| Forming tools | 2 | |
| Hearing protectors | 12 | |
| Holding and clamping tools | 3 | |
| Industrial trucks | 10 | |
| Length and thickness and distance measuring instruments | 2 | |
| Lifting equipment and accessories | 3 | |
| Machine tools | 7 | |
| Measuring and layout tools | 3 | |
| Metal bending and forming machinery | 17 | |
| Pneumatic tools | 8 | |
| Power tools | 2 | |
| Rough and finishing tools | 5 | |
| Soldering and brazing and welding machinery and supplies | 6 | |
| Special tooling fixtures | 16 | |
| Tool attachments and accessories | 12 | |
| Vision protection and accessories | 3 | |
| Wrenches and drivers | 2 | |
Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
