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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).

Level Scales

(3)
LevelDescription
2Operate a cash register
4Operate a drilling rig
6Operate a precision milling machine

Abilities

(5)
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness
  • Control Precision
  • Rate Control
  • Reaction Time
  • Near Vision

Skills

(2)
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control

Intermediate Work Activities

(12)
  • Operate office equipment.
  • Operate pumping systems or equipment.
  • Operate construction or excavation equipment.
  • Operate medical equipment.
  • Operate audiovisual or related equipment.
  • Operate industrial processing or production equipment.
  • Operate energy production or distribution equipment.
  • Operate lifting or moving equipment.
  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.
  • Operate communications equipment or systems.
  • Operate agricultural or forestry equipment.
  • Operate cutting or grinding equipment.
  1. Handling and Moving Objects
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
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