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Comparisons of Job Characteristics
Focus Occupation:
Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043)
Associated Occupation:
Rail Car Repairers (49-3043)
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| << | Focus occupation element is much lower |
| < | Focus occupation element is lower |
| 0 | Focus occupation element is at a similar level |
| > | Focus occupation element is at a higher level |
| >> | Focus occupation element is at a much higher level |
| Knowledge | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 84 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Rail Car Repairers (49-3043) |
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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 | 14.0 | 21.8 | >> | Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient |
| Public Safety and Security | 6.9 | 10.0 | 8.1 | < | Expanded education and/or training may be required |
| Design | 5.2 | 4.6 | 9.2 | >> | Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient |
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: 91 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Rail Car Repairers (49-3043) |
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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 | 12.0 | 11.8 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Troubleshooting | 4.5 | 11.5 | 11.0 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.5 | 10.6 | 11.9 | > | Skill level is likely sufficient |
| Operation and Control | 5.4 | 10.0 | 10.6 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Operation Monitoring | 6.6 | 9.8 | 11.9 | > | Skill level is likely sufficient |
| Quality Control Analysis | 5.9 | 9.6 | 10.0 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Equipment Selection | 3.3 | 6.2 | 8.5 | >> | Skill level is likely more than sufficient |
| Installation | 1.7 | 5.6 | 4.3 | < | A higher skill level 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: 79 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Rail Car Repairers (49-3043) |
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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 | |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 6.8 | 12.3 | 10.7 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Control Precision | 6.6 | 12.3 | 9.5 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Multilimb Coordination | 6.0 | 12.3 | 8.2 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Manual Dexterity | 6.5 | 12.0 | 9.7 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Extent Flexibility | 4.8 | 11.8 | 7.9 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Finger Dexterity | 7.6 | 11.5 | 9.4 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Static Strength | 5.0 | 11.5 | 8.4 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Trunk Strength | 5.7 | 11.4 | 7.5 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Stamina | 4.0 | 9.0 | 5.3 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Gross Body Coordination | 3.9 | 8.8 | 4.0 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 3.2 | 8.3 | 4.4 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 3.2 | 7.6 | 3.8 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Sound Localization | 2.2 | 5.8 | 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: 92 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Rail Car Repairers (49-3043) |
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| Work Activities | Exclusivity of Activity | |
| Adhere to safety procedures | 12 | |
| Adjust or set mechanical controls or components | 69 | |
| Clean equipment or machinery | 20 | |
| Construct, erect, or repair wooden frameworks or structures | 73 | |
| Cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials | 58 | |
| Erect scaffold | 56 | |
| Fabricate sheet metal parts or items | 80 | |
| Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand | 11 | |
| Inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed | 42 | |
| Maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery | 39 | |
| Maintain repair records | 65 | |
| Move or fit heavy objects | 8 | |
| Operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom | 34 | |
| Operate vacuum or air hose | 95 | |
| Perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting | 32 | |
| Read specifications | 23 | |
| 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 basic carpentry techniques | 62 | |
| Use hand or power tools | 2 | |
| Use hand or power woodworking tools | 65 | |
| Use measuring devices in repairing industrial or heavy equipment | 84 | |
| 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: n/a | |
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| Focus Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043) Associated Occupation: Rail Car Repairers (49-3043) |
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| Tools and Technologies | Exclusivity | |
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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.
