Description

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.

Interests

Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic

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Work Values

Independence
Support
Achievement

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Work Styles

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Leadership
Cooperation
Self-Control

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Tasks

Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.

Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Detailed Work Activities

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Technology Skills

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Presentation software
Electronic mail software
Internet browser software
Data base user interface and query software

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Speech Clarity

Skills

Active Listening
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Time Management
Coordination

Knowledge

Production and Processing
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
English Language
Administrative

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers:

Certificate name

Senior Certified Welding Inspector

Certifying Organization

American Welding Society

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies

Certifying Organization

Global Electronics Association

Type

Core

Certificate name

Certified Welder

Certifying Organization

American Welding Society

Type

Core

Certificate name

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Associate Engineer

Certifying Organization

Exemplar Global

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Welding Inspector

Certifying Organization

American Welding Society

Type

Core

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Senior Certified Welding Inspector	American Welding Society	Advanced
IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies	Global Electronics Association	Core
Certified Welder	American Welding Society	Core
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Associate Engineer	Exemplar Global	Advanced
Certified Welding Inspector	American Welding Society	Core

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$54,096
Median (50%)	$68,146
High (90%)	$92,268

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$63,362
Mid Level	$72,994
Senior Level	$80,455
Expert Level	$104,111

Employability

There are currently 690,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 695,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 1%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 1%

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