MyMajors Career Profile

Typical Tasks

Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.

Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.

Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks.

Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.

Notify maintenance, stationary engineering, or other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions or to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.

What kind of work is this?

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

Investigative

Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Analytical Thinking

Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operations Monitoring

Operation and Control

Quality Control Analysis

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Expected Knowledge

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Chemistry

Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Common Activities

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Some Preparation Needed

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

High school diploma 62%
Bachelor's degree 36%
Post-secondary certificate 1%
Some college 1%
Master's degree 0%
Other 0%

Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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