[Core] [91% incumbents] Start machines, adjust controls, and make trial cuts to ensure that machinery is operating properly.
  DWAs: Conduct test runs of production equipment. | Operate woodworking equipment.

[Core] [91% incumbents] Secure woodstock against a guide or in a holding device, place woodstock on a conveyor, or dump woodstock in a hopper to feed woodstock into machines.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment. | Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

[Core] [91% incumbents] Inspect pulleys, drive belts, guards, or fences on machines to ensure that machines will operate safely.
  DWAs: Inspect production equipment.

[Supplemental] [91% incumbents] Start machines and move levers to engage hydraulic lifts that press woodstocks into desired forms and disengage lifts after appropriate drying times.
  DWAs: Operate woodworking equipment.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Monitor operation of machines and make adjustments to correct problems and ensure conformance to specifications.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Install and adjust blades, cutterheads, boring-bits, or sanding-belts, using hand tools and rules.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Feed stock through feed mechanisms or conveyors into planing, shaping, boring, mortising, or sanding machines to produce desired components.
  DWAs: Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Remove and replace worn parts, bits, belts, sandpaper, or shaping tools.
  DWAs: Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment. | Replace worn equipment components.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Trim wood parts according to specifications, using planes, chisels, or wood files or sanders.
  DWAs: Trim excess material from workpieces.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Unclamp workpieces and remove them from machines.
  DWAs: Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Set up, program, or control computer-aided design (CAD) or computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
  DWAs: Program equipment to perform production tasks.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Control hoists to remove parts or products from work stations.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Examine finished workpieces for smoothness, shape, angle, depth-of-cut, or conformity to specifications and verify dimensions, visually and using hands, rules, calipers, templates, or gauges.
  DWAs: Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Clean or maintain products, machines, or work areas.
  DWAs: Clean work areas. | Clean production equipment. | Maintain production or processing equipment.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Grease or oil woodworking machines.
  DWAs: Lubricate production equipment.

[Supplemental] [89% incumbents] Operate gluing machines to glue pieces of wood together, or to press and affix wood veneer to wood surfaces.
  DWAs: Operate woodworking equipment.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Set up, program, operate, or tend computerized or manual woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, or wood-nailing machines.
  DWAs: Operate woodworking equipment.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Adjust machine tables or cutting devices and set controls on machines to produce specified cuts or operations.
  DWAs: Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Change alignment and adjustment of sanding, cutting, or boring machine guides to prevent defects in finished products, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Determine product specifications and materials, work methods, and machine setup requirements, according to blueprints, oral or written instructions, drawings, or work orders.
  DWAs: Determine production equipment settings. | Select production input materials.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Select knives, saws, blades, cutter heads, cams, bits, or belts, according to workpiece, machine functions, or product specifications.
  DWAs: Select production equipment according to product specifications.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Inspect and mark completed workpieces and stack them on pallets, in boxes, or on conveyors so that they can be moved to the next workstation.
  DWAs: Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Examine raw woodstock for defects and to ensure conformity to size and other specification standards.
  DWAs: Inspect lumber or raw woodstock.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Attach and adjust guides, stops, clamps, chucks, or feed mechanisms, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Push or hold workpieces against, under, or through cutting, boring, or shaping mechanisms.
  DWAs: Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:3.26 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:2.95 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mathematics (imp:2.92 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.51 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Building and Construction (imp:2.37 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Education and Training (imp:2.35 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Design (imp:2.30 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  English Language (imp:2.28 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:1.98 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Transportation (imp:1.95 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.90 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:1.80 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.78 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Chemistry (imp:1.73 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.66 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.65 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Physics (imp:1.56 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.40 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Administrative (imp:1.38 lvl:0.59) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Psychology (imp:1.36 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.28 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.26 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.21 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Telecommunications (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.11 lvl:0.26) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Law and Government (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Food Production (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Reaction Time (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Stamina (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Written Expression (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Night Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.00 lvl:4.81) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.90 lvl:5.23) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.79 lvl:3.21) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:3.61 lvl:2.69) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.51 lvl:4.11) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.41 lvl:2.74) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.23 lvl:2.89) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.17 lvl:3.54) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.03 lvl:3.06) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.02 lvl:2.76) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:3.02 lvl:3.01) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.89 lvl:2.52) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.77 lvl:2.57) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.67 lvl:2.44) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.63 lvl:2.65) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.59 lvl:2.65) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.56 lvl:2.84) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.47 lvl:2.18) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.45 lvl:2.48) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.45 lvl:1.84) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.35 lvl:1.67) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.34 lvl:2.09) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.34 lvl:2.33) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.29 lvl:1.83) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.19 lvl:1.47) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.13 lvl:1.67) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.05 lvl:1.38) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.02 lvl:1.44) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.02 lvl:1.48) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Working with Computers (imp:2.01 lvl:1.40) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:1.99 lvl:1.32) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:1.94 lvl:1.43) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.93 lvl:1.43) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.88 lvl:1.18) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:1.84 lvl:1.23) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.80 lvl:1.44) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.47) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.42 lvl:0.72) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.32 lvl:0.63) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.30) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.26) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.16) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.87) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.82) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:0.76) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.75) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:0.75) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:0.53) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.50) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.39) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:0.35) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.18) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.20) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:-0.26) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.45) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.69) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Repairing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 61,420
  annual_median    : $43,380
  annual_pct10     : $32,110
  annual_pct25     : $37,100
  annual_pct75     : $48,720
  annual_pct90     : $56,830
  annual_mean      : $43,570
  hourly_median    : $20.86

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($52,980)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($21,840)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.426x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (48 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   55,540  median: $  43,930
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,510  median: $  37,070
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,280  median: $  40,940
  Retail Trade                             emp:      480  median: $  40,840
  Construction                             emp:      280  median: $  46,340
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:       60  median: $  35,980
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       40  median: $  41,820

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   55,540  median: $  43,930
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,510  median: $  37,070
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,280  median: $  40,940
  Retail Trade                             emp:      480  median: $  40,840
  Construction                             emp:      280  median: $  46,340
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:       60  median: $  35,980
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       40  median: $  41,820

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:17:54.225817Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Tunnel boring machine (similarity: 0.2989)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnel_boring_machine
  QID: Q130617
  Extract: A tunnel boring machine (TBM), also known as a "mole" or a "worm", is a machine used to excavate tunnels. TBMs are an alternative to drilling and blasting methods and "hand mining", allowing more rapid excavation through hard rock, wet or dry soil, or sand. TBM-bored tunnel cross-sections extend up 

  Title: List of construction trades (similarity: 0.2151)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_construction_trades
  QID: Q3333739
  Extract:  
The following is a list of trades in construction.Boilermaker – works in nuclear, oil and gas industry, shipyards, refineries, and chemical plants, on boilers, pressure vessels, and similar equipment.
Carpenter – a craftsperson who performs carpentry, building mainly with wood. Among carpentry's s

  Title: Directional boring (similarity: 0.1429)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directional_boring
  QID: Q1628173
  Extract: Directional boring, also referred to as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a minimal impact trenchless method of installing underground utilities such as pipe, conduit, or cables in a relatively shallow arc or radius along a prescribed underground path using a surface-launched drilling rig. D

  Title: Horizontal boring machine (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_boring_machine
  QID: Q890913
  Extract: A horizontal boring machine is a machine tool used to enlarge an already drilled or cast hole with high precision. It ensures the required diameter, coaxiality, and concentricity within very tight tolerances, often up to the micrometer level in high-precision boring machines.

  Title: Microtunneling (similarity: 0.1000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microtunneling
  QID: Q2353840
  Extract: Microtunneling or microtunnelling is a tunnel construction technique used to construct utility tunnels from approximately 0.35–4 m in diameter. Because of their small diameter, it is not possible to have an operator driving the tunneling machine, so they have to be remotely operated.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with comprehensive task descriptions, clear skill requirements, and robust wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Related occupations provide good context for career pathways and skill transferability.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:03:05.483946+00:00
tokens_input         : 5,056
tokens_output        : 4,520
cost_usd             : $0.048468
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation. The closest semantic matches relate to general boring machines and construction trades, which provide limited contextual relevance.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing, set up, operate, and maintain specialized woodworking equipment such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, and planers to process wood materials according to specifications. These skilled production workers ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently while producing quality wood products. They may also operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment in modern manufacturing environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Operators begin by inspecting pulleys, drive belts, guards, and fences to ensure safe machine operation, then install and adjust blades, cutterheads, boring-bits, or sanding-belts using hand tools and rules. They secure woodstock against guides or in holding devices, start machines, and make trial cuts to verify proper operation before full production runs. Throughout the day, they monitor machine operation closely, making adjustments to correct problems and ensure conformance to specifications while feeding stock through mechanisms into planing, shaping, boring, or sanding machines. They regularly remove and replace worn parts, bits, belts, and sandpaper, and trim wood parts to specifications using planes, chisels, or sanders.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong Realistic (7.00) interests who enjoy hands-on work with machinery and tools, combined with Conventional (4.14) tendencies for following procedures and maintaining quality standards. Successful operators possess excellent reaction time and near vision for safely monitoring fast-moving equipment, along with manual dexterity and control precision for precise machine adjustments. They demonstrate high attention to detail and dependability, as safety and quality are paramount in this environment. Problem-solving abilities help them troubleshoot equipment issues quickly to minimize downtime.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most woodworking machine operators enter with a high school diploma (73.1%) or less formal education (20.7%), learning essential skills through on-the-job training or apprenticeships. Some pursue post-secondary certificates (4.5%) in woodworking, manufacturing technology, or related technical fields. Prior experience with hand tools, basic mechanical knowledge, and familiarity with safety protocols provide a strong foundation for success.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced operators can advance to lead positions, training new workers and overseeing production lines within manufacturing facilities. Many transition to equipment maintenance roles, CNC programming positions, or supervisory roles in production management. Some leverage their mechanical knowledge to become equipment technicians or pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in custom woodworking businesses.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 61,420 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $43,380 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $32,110 to $56,830 (10th-90th percentile). Manufacturing represents the dominant employment sector with 55,540 positions, followed by administrative/waste management services (2,510) and wholesale trade (2,280). Geographic wage variation is moderate with Washington offering the highest compensation at $52,980 compared to Puerto Rico's $21,840, representing a 2.43x ratio. Employment concentrates in regions with strong furniture, cabinetry, and wood products manufacturing bases.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While CNC equipment adoption continues in woodworking manufacturing, many specialized operations still require human oversight for quality control, setup, and problem-solving. The emphasis on controlling machines and processes, combined with the need for real-time inspection and adjustment, provides some protection against full automation in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (51-7041) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles operate woodworking machinery with shared skills in operations monitoring, equipment maintenance, and quality control analysis.
    data: Operations Monitoring (3.6)
    data: Equipment Maintenance (3.0)
    data: Mechanical knowledge (3.3)
  [skill_overlap] Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9032) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Similar machine operation skills including controlling machines and processes (4.0), operation and control (3.5), and troubleshooting (3.0).
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes (4.0)
    data: Operation and Control (3.5)
    data: Troubleshooting (3.0)
  [riasec_cluster] Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4033) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both share strong Realistic interests (7.00) and similar machine operation and quality control requirements.
    data: Realistic interest (7.00)
    data: Quality Control Analysis (3.2)
    data: Job Zone 2
  [task_similarity] Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4035) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both involve machine setup, operation monitoring, and precision control with similar mechanical knowledge requirements.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (3.3)
    data: Control Precision (3.5)
    data: Operations Monitoring (3.6)
  [knowledge_overlap] Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4034) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared mechanical knowledge (3.3) and production processing expertise with similar precision requirements.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (3.3)
    data: Production and Processing (3.0)
    data: Manual Dexterity (3.5)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['woodworking machine', 'wood processing', 'machine setter', 'machine operator', 'CNC woodworking', 'wood machinery', 'production woodworking', 'industrial woodworking']
  exclude_keywords : ['sawing', 'carpentry', 'furniture assembly', 'cabinet installer', 'hand tools']
  title_patterns   : ['woodworking machine setter', 'wood machine operator', 'woodworking equipment operator', 'CNC wood operator', 'production machine tender']
  common_variations: ['wood machine setter', 'woodworking operator', 'wood processing operator', 'machine tender woodworking', 'CNC woodworker', 'production woodworker', 'wood machinery operator', 'industrial wood operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'operator', 'machines', 'production', 'tools', 'machine', 'control', 'materials', 'principles', 'specifications', 'products', 'includes', 'hand', 'operate', 'boring', 'woodworking', 'construction', 'objects']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  65  0.01919  dwas                 dwas:43%  onet_dimensions:35%  wikipedia:11%
tendency                   42  0.01240  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01122  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operator                   28  0.00827  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
machines                   27  0.00797  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:56%  onet_dimensions:26%  inference:15%
production                 27  0.00797  dwas                 dwas:56%  onet_dimensions:30%  inference:15%
tools                      20  0.00590  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:25%  wikipedia:25%  onet_tasks:20%
machine                    19  0.00561  wikipedia            wikipedia:42%  inference:26%  onet_tasks:21%
control                    17  0.00502  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:12%
materials                  17  0.00502  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  dwas:24%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00472  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
specifications             15  0.00443  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  dwas:33%  inference:20%
products                   15  0.00443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:20%
includes                   15  0.00443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:20%
hand                       14  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:21%  wikipedia:14%
operate                    13  0.00384  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:23%  onet_dimensions:23%
boring                     13  0.00384  wikipedia            wikipedia:46%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:23%
woodworking                12  0.00354  inference            inference:50%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:17%
construction               12  0.00354  wikipedia            wikipedia:75%  onet_dimensions:17%  inference:8%
objects                    12  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
rules                      11  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
wood                       11  0.00325  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:55%  inference:36%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
workpieces                 10  0.00295  dwas                 dwas:60%  onet_tasks:40%
standards                  10  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
quality                    10  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
techniques                 10  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                    10  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tradesperson               10  0.00295  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
monitoring                  9  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problem                     9  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
procedures                  9  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
management                  9  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                      9  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:11%  inference:11%
activities                  9  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%