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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Boilermakers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Mathematics79
2.Equipment Maintenance77
Installation77
4.Repairing76
5.Troubleshooting75
6.Reading Comprehension74
7.Equipment Selection71
8.Judgment and Decision Making70
Instructing70
10.Critical Thinking69
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Skill Area Scores

Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
79
72
Count the amount of change to be given to a customerCalculate the square footage of a new home under constructionDevelop a mathematical model to simulate and resolve an engineering problem
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
77
69
Add oil to an engine as indicated by a gauge or warning lightClean moving parts in production machineryConduct maintenance checks on an experimental aircraft
Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
77
70
Install a new air filter in an air conditionerInstall new switches for a telephone exchange"Install a ""one of a kind"" process production molding machine"
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
76
72
Tighten a screw to get a door to close properlyReplace a faulty hydraulic valveRepair structural damage after an earthquake
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
75
64
Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machineIdentify the circuit causing an electrical system to failDirect the debugging of control code for a new operating system
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
74
72
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
71
65
Select a screwdriver to use in adjusting a vehicle's carburetorChoose a software application to use to complete a work assignmentIdentify the equipment needed to produce a new product line
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
70
58
Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flowEvaluate a loan application for degree of riskDecide whether a manufacturing company should invest in new robotics technology
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
70
60
Instruct a new employee in the use of a time clockInstruct a coworker in how to operate a software programDemonstrate surgical procedure to interns in a teaching hospital
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
69
55
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law