Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.