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
Work Values
- Independence
- Support
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Leadership
- Cooperation
- Self-Control
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
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Processing Information - 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
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
Certificate name
Certified Plant Maintenance ManagerCertifying Organization
Association for Facilities Engineering
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Senior Certified Welding InspectorCertifying Organization
American Welding Society
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
IPC-7721& IPC-7711 Rework, Repair, & Modification of Printed Boards & Electronic AssembliesCertifying Organization
IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & OperationsCertifying Organization
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Type
Core
Certificate name
Concrete Construction Special InspectorCertifying Organization
American Concrete Institute International
Type
Advanced
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 | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
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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