Other Science Technicians

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Reading work related information.

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs.

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.

Deciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.

Talking to others.

Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

Fixing machines or systems.

Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect it.

Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Put together small parts with your fingers.

See details that are up-close (within a few feet).

Listen to and understand what people say.

Read and understand written information.

Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.

Communicate by speaking.

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.

Write in a way that people can understand.

Keep your hand or arm steady.

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Notice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.

Quickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

Pay attention to something without being distracted.

Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed.

Use your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.

Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.

See a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.

See details that are far away.

Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Using your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new.

Using computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Detailing and describing how devices, parts or equipment are to be made, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Looking at, working with, and understanding data or information.

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.

Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Understanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.

Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.

Helping people to understand and use information.

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.