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Work Activities — Controlling Machines and Processes   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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15  15  13-2011.01 Accountants   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
3  Not available 27-2011.00 Actors
  • use stage lighting controls or instruments
2  Not relevant 15-2011.00 Actuaries
13  14  29-1199.01 Acupuncturists Bright Outlook
63  58  29-1141.01 Acute Care Nurses Bright Outlook
28  26  25-2059.01 Adapted Physical Education Specialists Bright Outlook
69  57  51-9191.00 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
  • operate glass or stone working equipment/machinery
  • operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
  • operate printing equipment/machinery
  • operate pulp or paper making equipment
  • operate textile production equipment/machinery
  • operate woodworking equipment/machinery
  • use hand or power tools
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
16  15  23-1021.00 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
22  18  11-3011.00 Administrative Services Managers
18  17  25-3011.00 Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
14  14  29-1141.02 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Bright Outlook
31  31  11-2011.00 Advertising and Promotions Managers
13  Not available 41-3011.00 Advertising Sales Agents
53  53  17-3021.00 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
  • operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment
  • operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
  • operate precision test equipment
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
29  35  17-2011.00 Aerospace Engineers   Green Occupation Green
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
10  13  13-1011.00 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
30  45  17-2021.00 Agricultural Engineers
  • use geographic positioning system (GPS)
85  66  45-2091.00 Agricultural Equipment Operators
  • operate agricultural equipment or machinery
  • operate power driven pumps
  • use hand or power tools
  • use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment
40  36  45-2011.00 Agricultural Inspectors Green Occupation
44  48  25-1041.00 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
58  46  19-4011.01 Agricultural Technicians Green Occupation
  • use biological testing instruments
  • use laboratory equipment
  • use microscope
25  23  53-2021.00 Air Traffic Controllers
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
65  60  53-1011.00 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
67  72  49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
  • fabricate aircraft parts
  • fabricate sheet metal parts or items
  • operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
  • operate lathes
  • operate pneumatic test equipment
  • operate sheet metal fabrication machines
  • operate vehicle engine electrical system test equipment
  • set up and operate variety of machine tools
  • solder metal parts or components together
  • use acetylene welding/cutting torch
  • use arc welding equipment
  • use auto or vehicular body repair equipment
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use electronic calibration devices
  • use engine diagnostic equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use lifting equipment in vehicle repair setting
  • use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
  • use pneumatic tools
  • use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use soldering equipment
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter
  • weld together metal parts, components, or structures
51  61  51-2011.00 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Green Occupation
  • braze metal parts or components together
  • fabricate aircraft parts
  • set up and operate variety of machine tools
  • solder metal parts or components together
  • use acetylene welding/cutting torch
  • use hand or power tools
  • use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
  • use pneumatic tools
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use soldering equipment
  • weld together metal parts, components, or structures
26  34  53-2022.00 Airfield Operations Specialists
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
94  95  53-2011.00 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
  • operate navigation technology or equipment
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
20  26  29-1069.01 Allergists and Immunologists Bright Outlook
32  29  53-3011.00 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Bright Outlook
  • operate emergency fire or rescue equipment
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
38  30  39-3091.00 Amusement and Recreation Attendants Bright Outlook
  • use cash registers

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