MyMajors Career Profile

Typical Tasks

Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, using shovels or mixing machines.

Reline or repair ladles and pouring spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.

Chip slag from linings of ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using hammers and chisels.

Dry and bake new linings by placing inverted linings over burners, building fires in ladles, or by using blowtorches.

Remove worn or damaged plastic block refractory linings of furnaces, using hand tools.

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

Persistence

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operations Monitoring

Repairing

Equipment Maintenance

Operation and Control

Active Listening

Troubleshooting

Expected Knowledge

Mechanical

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

Production and Processing

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

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Common Activities

Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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.

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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Job Zone 2

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 75%
Post-secondary certificate 17%
Some college 7%
Less than high school 1%

Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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