Comparisons of Job Characteristics
Focus Occupation:
Furniture Finishers (51-7021)
Associated Occupation:
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011)
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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: 57 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Furniture Finishers (51-7021) Associated Occupation: Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011) |
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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 | 11.3 | 3.8 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Design | 5.2 | 11.1 | 1.8 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Production and Processing | 6.0 | 11.0 | 3.7 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Building and Construction | 4.0 | 7.0 | 3.4 | << | Extensive 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: 68 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Furniture Finishers (51-7021) Associated Occupation: Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011) |
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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 | |
| Operation Monitoring | 6.6 | 10.8 | 8.0 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Quality Control Analysis | 5.9 | 10.3 | 8.6 | < | A higher skill level may be required |
| Equipment Selection | 3.3 | 9.5 | 5.6 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Operation and Control | 5.4 | 9.5 | 8.2 | < | A higher skill level may be required |
| Troubleshooting | 4.5 | 9.0 | 5.9 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Operations Analysis | 5.0 | 8.5 | 4.6 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.5 | 8.3 | 5.2 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Repairing | 3.4 | 8.0 | 5.2 | << | 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: 88 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Furniture Finishers (51-7021) Associated Occupation: Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011) |
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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 | |
| Finger Dexterity | 7.6 | 14.0 | 9.6 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Manual Dexterity | 6.5 | 13.6 | 11.1 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 6.8 | 13.1 | 10.7 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Reaction Time | 4.8 | 12.6 | 8.0 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Control Precision | 6.6 | 12.5 | 9.2 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Static Strength | 5.0 | 11.1 | 9.6 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Trunk Strength | 5.7 | 11.1 | 9.7 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Rate Control | 3.8 | 9.7 | 7.1 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Dynamic Strength | 3.5 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 0 | Current ability level may be sufficient |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 3.2 | 8.3 | 6.4 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 3.2 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 0 | Current ability level may be 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.
| Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 78 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Furniture Finishers (51-7021) Associated Occupation: Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011) |
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| Work Activities | Exclusivity of Activity | |
| Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications | 15 | |
| Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand | 11 | |
| Move or fit heavy objects | 8 | |
| Perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting | 33 | |
| Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives | 72 | |
| Read technical drawings | 7 | |
| Use hand or power tools | 2 | |
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: Furniture Finishers (51-7021) Associated Occupation: Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011) |
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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.

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