Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers

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What the job involves

  • Swims underwater to undertake tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction
  • Plans the interior design of commercial or residential premises and arranges for decorating work to be done
  • Interprets optical prescriptions, and fits and services optical appliances such as spectacle frames and lenses
  • Operates machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fits lenses to spectacle frames
  • Assists photographers in taking and developing photographs
  • Sets up, adjusts, repairs and troubleshoots machines which manufacture plastics products
  • Classifies wool to industry standards or market requirements

Key values of workers in Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.