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Comparisons of Job Characteristics
Focus Occupation:
Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)
Associated Occupation:
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)
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| << | Associated occupation element is much lower |
| < | Associated occupation element is lower |
| 0 | Associated occupation element is at a similar level |
| > | Associated occupation element is at a higher level |
| >> | Associated occupation element is at a much higher level |
| Knowledge | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 84 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) |
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| Focus Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Associated Occupation | |
| Production and Processing | 6.0 | 18.0 | 11.9 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Engineering and Technology | 5.7 | 16.7 | 4.2 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Mathematics | 9.2 | 15.6 | 8.0 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Clerical | 7.3 | 15.3 | 5.8 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Design | 5.2 | 13.4 | 4.3 | << | 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: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) |
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| Focus Occupation’s Key Skills Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Associated Occupation | |
| Monitoring | 9.9 | 15.5 | 8.0 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Complex Problem Solving | 9.1 | 13.2 | 7.4 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Mathematics | 6.2 | 12.0 | 5.1 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Systems Evaluation | 6.4 | 12.0 | 4.2 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Systems Analysis | 6.5 | 11.8 | 3.8 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Technology Design | 2.6 | 8.5 | 2.4 | << | 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: 82 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) |
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| Focus Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Associated Occupation | |
| Near Vision | 11.1 | 13.3 | 10.5 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Number Facility | 6.3 | 11.1 | 4.8 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Selective Attention | 8.7 | 11.0 | 8.4 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Originality | 7.6 | 10.7 | 5.4 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Fluency of Ideas | 7.6 | 10.4 | 5.2 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 6.3 | 10.3 | 4.7 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Visualization | 7.5 | 10.3 | 7.0 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Speed of Closure | 5.9 | 8.1 | 3.9 | << | 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: 81 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) |
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| Work Activities | Exclusivity of Activity | |
| Communicate technical information | 4 | |
| Conduct performance testing | 66 | |
| Follow statistical process control procedures | 73 | |
| Inspect manufactured products or materials | 82 | |
| Perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting | 32 | |
| Prepare safety reports | 60 | |
| Prepare technical reports or related documentation | 22 | |
| Read blueprints | 10 | |
| Read production layouts | 66 | |
| Read technical drawings | 7 | |
| Record test results, test procedures, or inspection data | 48 | |
| Understand engineering data or reports | 48 | |
| Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals | 6 | |
| Use spreadsheet software | 18 | |
| Use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities | 67 | |
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: 83 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) |
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| Tools and Technologies | Exclusivity | |
| Business function specific software | 1 | |
| Computer printers | 2 | |
| Computers | 1 | |
| Content authoring and editing software | 1 | |
| Electronic and communication measuring and testing instruments | 14 | |
| Indicating and recording instruments | 2 | |
| Industry specific software | 1 | |
| Length and thickness and distance measuring instruments | 2 | |
| Lifting equipment and accessories | 3 | |
| Special tooling fixtures | 16 | |
| Viewing and observing instruments and accessories | 4 | |
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.
