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Photonics Technicians

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% Subject Description
79.50 Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
78.50 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
76.25 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
75.00 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
75.00 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
75.00 Working with Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
75.00 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
73.75 Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
72.75 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
71.50 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
69.25 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.
67.00 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
65.50 Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
62.50 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
61.25 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
59.00 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
56.75 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
55.75 Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
54.50 Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
53.50 Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
52.25 Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
51.25 Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
50.00 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
50.00 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.



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