[Core] [72% incumbents] Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, or test results on report forms.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  DWAs: Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Read dials and gauges on panel control boards to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves to obtain specified mixtures.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Start machinery, such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. | Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. | Operate pumping systems or equipment.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems. | Install mechanical components in production equipment.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  DWAs: Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | Load materials into production equipment.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  DWAs: Weigh finished products. | Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  DWAs: Sterilize food cooking or processing equipment.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  DWAs: Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  DWAs: Operate mixing equipment.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Insert forming fixtures, and start machines that cut frozen products into measured portions or specified shapes.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Stir material with spoons or paddles to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  DWAs: Mix substances to create chemical solutions.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  DWAs: Clear equipment jams. | Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Activate mechanical rakes to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  DWAs: Position containers to receive materials or workpieces.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:3.85 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:3.41 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:3.38 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Food Production (imp:3.33 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Administration and Management (imp:3.29 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:3.08 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.07 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Education and Training (imp:3.00 lvl:2.99) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Design (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.73 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:2.53 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:2.52 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.44 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.41) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:2.20 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Building and Construction (imp:2.15 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Law and Government (imp:2.12 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:1.98) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Foreign Language (imp:1.77 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Communications and Media (imp:1.76 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.73) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Telecommunications (imp:1.72 lvl:0.89) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.56) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.55) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Biology (imp:1.55) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Transportation (imp:1.55 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:1.31 lvl:0.34) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  History and Archeology (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — 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
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Originality (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.50 lvl:5.04) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.21 lvl:4.48) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.19 lvl:4.58) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Getting Information (imp:4.18 lvl:3.62) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.06 lvl:4.32) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.99 lvl:4.37) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.93 lvl:3.49) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.93 lvl:3.56) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.81 lvl:3.84) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.78 lvl:4.89) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.70 lvl:3.29) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.68 lvl:6.06) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.66 lvl:3.88) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.47 lvl:3.67) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.47 lvl:3.77) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.38 lvl:3.72) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.37 lvl:2.96) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.30 lvl:3.91) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.23 lvl:3.50) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.22 lvl:3.53) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Processing Information (imp:3.19 lvl:3.11) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.19 lvl:3.47) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.11 lvl:2.96) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.01 lvl:2.42) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.98 lvl:3.23) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.87 lvl:2.37) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.86 lvl:2.83) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.80 lvl:2.85) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.78 lvl:2.67) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.77 lvl:2.36) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.72 lvl:2.43) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.72 lvl:2.54) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.70 lvl:3.15) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.68 lvl:2.12) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.65 lvl:2.01) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.59 lvl:2.49) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.58 lvl:2.42) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.29 lvl:1.88) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.28 lvl:2.25) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.08 lvl:1.20) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.02 lvl:1.66) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.27) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.19) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.17) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.13) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:0.81) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.73) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:0.66) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:0.45) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.44) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.39) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.20) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.09) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  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.
  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:-0.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.43) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.57) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.61) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 6,900
  annual_median    : $41,330
  annual_pct10     : $33,430
  annual_pct25     : $36,380
  annual_pct75     : $49,550
  annual_pct90     : $62,340
  annual_mean      : $44,940
  hourly_median    : $19.87

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Nebraska ($68,170)
  lowest_state     : Michigan ($31,700)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.150x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (34 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,100  median: $  40,840
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      270  median: $  49,620
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      220  median: $  44,680
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      100  median: $  45,670
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:       90  median: $  39,340
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       40  median: $  39,470

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,100  median: $  40,840
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      270  median: $  49,620
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      220  median: $  44,680
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      100  median: $  45,670
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:       90  median: $  39,340
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       40  median: $  39,470

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         : 2026-06-02T23:26:33.361784Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Ice diving (similarity: 0.1290)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_diving
  QID: Q729426
  Extract: Ice diving is a type of penetration diving where the dive takes place under ice. Because diving under ice places the diver in an overhead environment typically with only a single entry/exit point, it requires special procedures and equipment. Ice diving is done for purposes of recreation, scientific

  Title: Diving equipment (similarity: 0.4118)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_equipment
  QID: Q852784
  Extract: Diving equipment, or underwater diving equipment, is equipment used by underwater divers to make diving activities possible, easier, safer and/or more comfortable. This may be equipment primarily intended for this purpose, or equipment intended for other purposes which is found to be suitable for di

  Title: Mechanism of diving regulators (similarity: 0.3659)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanism_of_diving_regulators
  QID: Q97359066
  Extract: The mechanism of diving regulators is the arrangement of components and function of gas pressure regulators used in the systems which supply breathing gases for underwater diving. Both free-flow and demand regulators use mechanical feedback of the downstream pressure to control the opening of a valv

  Title: Glossary of firefighting equipment (similarity: 0.4419)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_firefighting_equipment
  QID: Q18381133
  Extract: This is a glossary of firefighting equipment.

  Title: Saturation diving system (similarity: 0.2105)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturation_diving_system
  QID: Q137536233
  Extract: A saturation diving system is the combined and installed equipment required to support a saturation diving operation. It may be an underwater habitat, or more commonly for commercial diving operations, a hyperbaric habitat complex, known in the industry as a saturation spread, assembled on a surface

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET data including specific tasks, work activities, and skills. Limited by lack of Wikipedia context but occupation is well-defined through industrial classification.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:38:44.410532+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,899
tokens_output        : 4,298
cost_usd             : $0.047172
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match exists for this specialized industrial occupation. The closest matches relate to diving equipment and ice diving, which are not relevant to industrial cooling and freezing operations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders operate specialized equipment like cooling units, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels to process foods, chemicals, and other products. They monitor gauges, adjust controls, and maintain equipment to ensure products reach and maintain specified temperatures. These workers are essential to food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical production facilities that rely on precise temperature control.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Operators begin shifts by reading dials and gauges on control panels to check temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures being processed. They start machinery including pumps and conveyors, adjusting valves to control the flow of refrigerants and products through freezing tunnels and cooling units. Throughout the day, they monitor pressure gauges, flowmeters, and thermometers, making constant adjustments to maintain specified conditions. They record temperatures and processing data on report forms, weigh products to ensure proper amounts, and load materials into tanks and hoppers. Equipment maintenance includes inspecting and flushing lines with sterilizing solutions and assembling components using hand tools.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong Realistic personality traits who prefer hands-on work with machinery and equipment over abstract or social tasks. Workers need excellent attention to detail and dependability, as small deviations in temperature or timing can ruin entire product batches. The ability to remain calm under pressure is crucial when equipment malfunctions or when monitoring multiple processes simultaneously. Those who succeed typically have good problem sensitivity to detect issues early, near vision for reading gauges accurately, and steady hands for precise adjustments. The work appeals to people who find satisfaction in maintaining consistent, high-quality production outcomes.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 51.4% of workers having less than a high school education and 40.8% holding post-secondary certificates. Many employers provide on-the-job training covering equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality control standards. Entry-level workers often start as general production assistants before specializing in cooling and freezing operations. Some positions benefit from vocational training in mechanical systems, food safety, or industrial processes.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced operators can advance to lead operator or supervisor roles, overseeing multiple pieces of equipment or training new workers. Some transition to equipment maintenance technician positions, leveraging their deep knowledge of cooling systems. Others may move into quality control or production planning roles within manufacturing facilities. With additional training, workers can become stationary engineers, boiler operators, or specialize in other industrial process equipment operation.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 6,900 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $41,330 according to BLS OEWS May 2025. Wages vary significantly by location, ranging from $31,700 in Michigan to $68,170 in Nebraska, reflecting regional differences in industry concentration and cost of living. Manufacturing accounts for the vast majority of employment (6,100 workers), followed by transportation/warehousing (270) and wholesale trade (220). The role is concentrated in areas with significant food processing, chemical manufacturing, or pharmaceutical production. Job security depends on the stability of these industries and the continued need for temperature-controlled processing.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation faces moderate automation risk as digital sensors and automated control systems increasingly monitor and adjust equipment parameters. However, the need for human oversight remains strong given the complexity of troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and making judgment calls about product quality and safety.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9192.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve operating industrial equipment, monitoring gauges and controls, and maintaining equipment through cleaning and sterilization procedures.
    data: Shared work activities: Controlling Machines and Processes (4.5), Monitoring Processes (4.2)
    data: Similar equipment operation and maintenance tasks
  [knowledge_overlap] Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (51-3093.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations require extensive Food Production knowledge and work in similar manufacturing environments processing food products.
    data: Food Production knowledge (3.3 importance, 3.8 level)
    data: Manufacturing industry concentration
    data: Temperature control and food safety requirements
  [skill_overlap] Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders (51-9051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical transferable skills in Operations Monitoring (3.9) and Operation and Control (3.8) for temperature-controlled processing equipment.
    data: Operations Monitoring transferable skill (3.9)
    data: Operation and Control (3.8)
    data: Temperature control expertise
  [career_pathway] Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (51-8021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Represents natural career progression leveraging mechanical knowledge (3.4) and equipment operation experience toward more complex industrial systems.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (3.4 importance, 3.7 level)
    data: Equipment Maintenance transferable skill (3.1)
    data: Industrial facility operation experience
  [riasec_cluster] Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4191.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations share strong Realistic orientation (R:6.99) preferring hands-on work with industrial equipment and precise temperature control processes.
    data: Realistic RIASEC code dominance (6.99)
    data: Equipment operation focus
    data: Temperature control specialization

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['cooling equipment operator', 'freezing equipment operator', 'refrigeration operator', 'batch freezer operator', 'cooling tender', 'freezing tender', 'chiller operator', 'compressor operator']
  exclude_keywords : ['refrigeration mechanic', 'HVAC technician', 'maintenance technician', 'engineer', 'supervisor']
  title_patterns   : ['*cooling*operator*', '*freezing*operator*', '*cooling*tender*', '*freezing*tender*', '*chiller*operator*']
  common_variations: ['ammonia refrigeration worker', 'batch freezer', 'brewery cellar worker', 'chiller tender', 'chilling hood operator', 'cooler operator', 'cooler tender', 'certified refrigeration operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'production', 'materials', 'control', 'products', 'diving', 'principles', 'includes', 'pressure', 'adjust', 'objects', 'flow', 'ideas', 'activities', 'hand', 'procedures', 'quality', 'techniques']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  70  0.02447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:24%  inference:19%
tendency                   42  0.01468  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01398  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:2%  inference:2%
production                 24  0.00839  dwas                 dwas:46%  onet_dimensions:33%  inference:21%
materials                  21  0.00734  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:48%  dwas:38%  onet_tasks:10%
control                    20  0.00699  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:5%
products                   18  0.00629  dwas                 dwas:33%  onet_dimensions:28%  inference:22%
diving                     17  0.00594  wikipedia            wikipedia:88%  inference:12%
principles                 16  0.00559  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
includes                   13  0.00454  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
pressure                   12  0.00419  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  onet_tasks:17%  inference:17%
adjust                     12  0.00419  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:17%
objects                    12  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
flow                       11  0.00384  wikipedia            wikipedia:45%  dwas:36%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  wikipedia:18%
hand                       10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:10%
procedures                 10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:10%  inference:10%
quality                    10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
techniques                 10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
controls                    9  0.00315  dwas                 dwas:56%  onet_tasks:11%  onet_dimensions:11%
product                     9  0.00315  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:56%  onet_dimensions:22%  inference:22%
tools                       9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:11%
machines                    9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:22%
performing                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
actions                     9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
mechanical                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:11%  dwas:11%
problems                    9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
needs                       9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
processing                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:44%  dwas:11%
human                       9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  wikipedia:11%
standards                   9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
speed                       8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:25%
cooling                     8  0.00280  inference            inference:75%  onet_tasks:25%