Production and Processing

Occupations requiring this knowledge

• Biofuels Production Managers5.60
• Industrial Production Managers5.36
• First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators5.33
• Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators5.11
• Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders5.06
• Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic5.04
• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks5.03
• Supply Chain Managers5.00
• Biomass Power Plant Managers4.98
• Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers4.95
• Manufacturing Engineers4.92
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers4.89
• Mechatronics Engineers4.88
• Materials Engineers4.85
• Logistics Engineers4.83
• Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders4.75
• Recycling and Reclamation Workers4.75
• Industrial Engineers4.70
• Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers4.68
• Food Scientists and Technologists4.68
• Order Clerks4.67
• Aviation Inspectors4.67
• Construction Managers4.65
• Geothermal Production Managers4.64
• Chemical Engineers4.61
• Etchers and Engravers4.61
• Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers4.61
• Quality Control Systems Managers4.60
• Commercial and Industrial Designers4.60
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers4.60
• Postmasters and Mail Superintendents4.59
• Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders4.59
• Validation Engineers4.55
• Chefs and Head Cooks4.54
• Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers4.53
• Mechanical Engineers4.49
• Operations Research Analysts4.48
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers4.48
• Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders4.46
• Orthotists and Prosthetists4.43
• Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.41
• Hydroelectric Production Managers4.32
• Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.32
• Film and Video Editors4.31
• Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.31
• Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic4.31
• Materials Scientists4.29
• Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.29
• Food Science Technicians4.27
• Quality Control Analysts4.26
• Bakers4.26
• Medical Appliance Technicians4.26
• General and Operations Managers4.23
• Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.22
• Agricultural Engineers4.20
• Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators4.20
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment4.20
• Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.20
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers4.19
• Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians4.19
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians4.18
• Logisticians4.17
• Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers4.17
• First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers4.16
• Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists4.15
• Biofuels Processing Technicians4.15
• Fuel Cell Engineers4.14
• Architectural and Engineering Managers4.13
• Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders4.13
• Insulation Workers, Mechanical4.11
• Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders4.11
• Potters, Manufacturing4.11
• Team Assemblers4.09
• Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians4.09
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products4.08
• Opticians, Dispensing4.08
• Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders4.08
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders4.03
• Aerospace Engineers4.02
• Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.01
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians4.00
• Choreographers4.00
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators3.97
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.96
• Non-Destructive Testing Specialists3.95
• Log Graders and Scalers3.95
• Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs3.94
• Robotics Engineers3.93
• Hydroelectric Plant Technicians3.93
• Recycling Coordinators3.93
• Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors3.92
• Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators3.92
• Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers3.90
• Nanosystems Engineers3.90
• Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters3.90
• Dental Laboratory Technicians3.90
• Electrical Engineers3.88
• Industrial Ecologists3.87
• Foundry Mold and Coremakers3.87
• Model Makers, Wood3.87
• Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers3.86
• Freight Forwarders3.86
• Food Batchmakers3.86
• Microsystems Engineers3.79
• Roof Bolters, Mining3.79
• Engine and Other Machine Assemblers3.76
• Media Programming Directors3.75
• Packers and Packagers, Hand3.75
• Fence Erectors3.74
• Robotics Technicians3.73
• Millwrights3.73
• Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists3.72
• Continuous Mining Machine Operators3.72
• Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders3.72
• Gem and Diamond Workers3.72
• Management Analysts3.71
• Graphic Designers3.70
• Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders3.70
• Semiconductor Processing Technicians3.70
• Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary3.69
• Logging Equipment Operators3.69
• Logistics Analysts3.68
• Dietetic Technicians3.68
• Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation3.68
• Farm Labor Contractors3.67
• Automotive Engineers3.67
• Histotechnologists3.67
• Parts Salespersons3.67
• Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters3.67
• Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand3.67
• Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers3.67
• Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment3.65
• Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers3.64
• Gas Plant Operators3.64
• Printing Press Operators3.63
• Tire Builders3.63
• Watch and Clock Repairers3.61
• Chemists3.60
• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers3.60
• Model Makers, Metal and Plastic3.58
• Security Guards3.56
• Surveyors3.55
• Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.55
• Photographers3.55
• Patternmakers, Wood3.55
• Biomass Plant Technicians3.53
• Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors3.53
• First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand3.53
• Mechanical Drafters3.52
• Craft Artists3.52
• Sound Engineering Technicians3.52
• Terrazzo Workers and Finishers3.51
• Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.51
• Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers3.51
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.50
• Stonemasons3.50
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators3.50
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers3.49
• Computer Hardware Engineers3.48
• Precision Agriculture Technicians3.48
• Helpers--Carpenters3.48
• Geothermal Technicians3.48
• Power Plant Operators3.48
• Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals3.47
• Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.46
• Driver/Sales Workers3.46
• Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas3.45
• Maintenance Workers, Machinery3.45
• Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders3.45
• Wind Energy Engineers3.44
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval3.43
• Set and Exhibit Designers3.43
• Machine Feeders and Offbearers3.43
• Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders3.42
• Floral Designers3.41
• Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders3.41
• Wind Energy Operations Managers3.40
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3.40
• Tool and Die Makers3.40
• Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic3.40
• Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers3.40
• Remote Sensing Technicians3.39
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists3.39
• First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers3.39
• Rock Splitters, Quarry3.39
• Riggers3.39
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3.38
• Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians3.38
• Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.36
• Fashion Designers3.36
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers3.36
• Photonics Engineers3.35
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers3.35
• Prepress Technicians and Workers3.35
• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles3.34
• Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders3.34
• Food Service Managers3.33
• Nuclear Engineers3.33
• Medical Equipment Preparers3.32
• Solar Photovoltaic Installers3.32
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators3.32
• Online Merchants3.31
• Endoscopy Technicians3.31
• Information Technology Project Managers3.29
• Butchers and Meat Cutters3.29
• Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts3.28
• Interior Designers3.28
• Agricultural Inspectors3.28
• Animal Breeders3.28
• Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders3.28
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General3.27
• Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters3.27
• Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders3.27
• Sustainability Specialists3.26
• Costume Attendants3.26
• Weatherization Installers and Technicians3.26
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers3.26
• Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers3.26
• Dredge Operators3.26
• Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists3.25
• Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping3.25
• Brickmasons and Blockmasons3.25
• Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic3.25
• Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders3.25
• Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders3.25
• Art Directors3.24
• Upholsterers3.24
• Photonics Technicians3.23
• Pharmacy Technicians3.23
• Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door3.23
• Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners3.23
• Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers3.22
• Floor Sanders and Finishers3.22
• Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders3.19
• Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers3.19
• Transportation Engineers3.18
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary3.18
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists3.18
• Animal Scientists3.17
• Highway Maintenance Workers3.17
• Computer User Support Specialists3.14
• Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians3.13
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers3.13
• Slaughterers and Meat Packers3.13
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians3.12
• Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians3.11
• Regulatory Affairs Specialists3.10
• Prosthodontists3.10
• Print Binding and Finishing Workers3.09
• Chemical Technicians3.08
• Business Teachers, Postsecondary3.08
• Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers3.08
• Paperhangers3.06
• Computer Systems Engineers/Architects3.05
• Microbiologists3.05
• Technical Writers3.05
• Automotive Engineering Technicians3.04
• Transportation Inspectors3.04
• Natural Sciences Managers3.03
• Foresters3.03
• Machinists3.03
• Administrative Services Managers3.02
• Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers3.01
• Marine Engineers and Naval Architects3.00
• Soil and Plant Scientists3.00
• Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic3.00
• Pile Driver Operators2.99
• Avionics Technicians2.99
• Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria2.98
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks2.98
• Carpet Installers2.98
• Urologists2.97
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics2.97
• Regulatory Affairs Managers2.96
• Purchasing Managers2.95
• Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators2.95
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand2.95
• Desktop Publishers2.94
• Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products2.94
• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers2.94
• Chemical Plant and System Operators2.94
• Conveyor Operators and Tenders2.94
• Tree Trimmers and Pruners2.93
• Barbers2.93
• Helpers--Extraction Workers2.93
• Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers2.93
• Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters2.93
• Chief Executives2.92
• Marketing Managers2.92
• Media Technical Directors/Managers2.92
• Cooks, Private Household2.92
• Furniture Finishers2.92
• Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.92
• Cost Estimators2.91
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers2.90
• Pipelayers2.90
• Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing2.90
• Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate2.88
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters2.88
• Rail Car Repairers2.87
• Facilities Managers2.86
• Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders2.86
• Medical and Health Services Managers2.85
• Wind Energy Development Managers2.85
• Office Machine Operators, Except Computer2.85
• Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas2.85
• Roustabouts, Oil and Gas2.85
• Wind Turbine Service Technicians2.85
• Security Management Specialists2.84
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer2.84
• Special Effects Artists and Animators2.84
• Cooks, Short Order2.84
• Food Preparation Workers2.84
• First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers2.83
• Medical Equipment Repairers2.83
• Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood2.81
• Security Managers2.80
• Computer Network Architects2.80
• Agricultural Technicians2.80
• Sheet Metal Workers2.80
• Tire Repairers and Changers2.80
• Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators2.79
• Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers2.79
• Clinical Nurse Specialists2.76
• Energy Auditors2.76
• Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2.76
• Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators2.76
• Cutters and Trimmers, Hand2.76
• Postal Service Clerks2.75
• Orthodontists2.74
• Advertising Sales Agents2.74
• Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians2.74
• Bicycle Repairers2.74
• Helpers--Production Workers2.74
• Emergency Management Directors2.73
• Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary2.73
• Carpenters2.72
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2.71
• Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2.71
• Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing2.71
• Fallers2.70
• Electricians2.70
• Advertising and Promotions Managers2.68
• Computer Network Support Specialists2.68
• Phlebotomists2.68
• Automotive Body and Related Repairers2.68
• Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels2.68
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare2.67
• Cartographers and Photogrammetrists2.67
• Helpers--Electricians2.65
• Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining2.65
• Histology Technicians2.64
• Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers2.63
• Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers2.63
• Power Distributors and Dispatchers2.62
• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2.60
• Skincare Specialists2.58
• Telecommunications Engineering Specialists2.57
• Environmental Engineers2.57
• Conservation Scientists2.57
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians2.57
• Computer Programmers2.56
• Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers2.56
• Business Continuity Planners2.55
• Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary2.55
• Procurement Clerks2.55
• Cargo and Freight Agents2.55
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers2.55
• Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers2.54
• Nuclear Technicians2.54
• Athletes and Sports Competitors2.52
• Pharmacists2.52
• Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas2.51
• Wellhead Pumpers2.51
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products2.50
• Geodetic Surveyors2.50
• Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons2.50
• Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners2.50
• Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers2.50
• Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling2.49
• Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation2.49
• Survey Researchers2.48
• Dentists, General2.48
• Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers2.48
• Computer and Information Research Scientists2.47
• Glaziers2.47
• Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers2.47
• Crane and Tower Operators2.47
• Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants2.46
• Database Administrators2.45
• Document Management Specialists2.45
• Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians2.45
• Forest and Conservation Technicians2.45
• Broadcast Technicians2.45
• Solar Energy Installation Managers2.45
• Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians2.45
• Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film2.44
• Nurse Anesthetists2.44
• Sales Engineers2.44
• Water/Wastewater Engineers2.43
• Biologists2.43
• Cytogenetic Technologists2.43
• Dental Assistants2.43
• Nuclear Power Reactor Operators2.43
• Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators2.42
• Preventive Medicine Physicians2.42
• Hoist and Winch Operators2.42
• Chief Sustainability Officers2.41
• Podiatrists2.41
• Tile and Stone Setters2.40
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers2.40
• Ship Engineers2.40
• Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors2.39
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School2.39
• Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors2.39
• Pourers and Casters, Metal2.39
• Light Truck Drivers2.39
• Loan Officers2.38
• Health Informatics Specialists2.38
• Architectural and Civil Drafters2.38
• Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers2.38
• Postal Service Mail Carriers2.37
• Physicists2.36
• Motorcycle Mechanics2.36
• Motorboat Operators2.36
• Gambling Managers2.35
• Museum Technicians and Conservators2.35
• Parking Enforcement Workers2.33
• Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers2.33
• Fishing and Hunting Workers2.32
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay2.31
• Appraisers of Personal and Business Property2.30
• Hearing Aid Specialists2.30
• Commercial Divers2.30
• Signal and Track Switch Repairers2.30
• Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials2.30
• Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners2.29
• Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products2.28
• Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers2.28
• Fast Food and Counter Workers2.28
• Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health2.27
• Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers2.27
• Manicurists and Pedicurists2.26
• Insurance Sales Agents2.26
• Lodging Managers2.25
• Coroners2.25
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators2.25
• Solar Energy Systems Engineers2.25
• Retail Loss Prevention Specialists2.25
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products2.25
• Sales Managers2.24
• Funeral Home Managers2.24
• Information Security Analysts2.24
• Physicians, Pathologists2.23
• Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters2.23
• Audio and Video Technicians2.22
• Medical Dosimetrists2.21
• Mechanical Door Repairers2.21
• Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers2.20
• Fundraising Managers2.19
• Farm and Home Management Educators2.19
• Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric2.19
• Locksmiths and Safe Repairers2.19
• Human Resources Managers2.18
• Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians2.18
• Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary2.18
• Plasterers and Stucco Masons2.18
• Training and Development Specialists2.17
• Data Warehousing Specialists2.17
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School2.17
• Agricultural Equipment Operators2.17
• Hazardous Materials Removal Workers2.17
• Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics2.17
• Painters, Construction and Maintenance2.16
• Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance2.15
• Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners2.14
• Electrical and Electronics Drafters2.13
• Surgical Technologists2.13
• Intelligence Analysts2.13
• Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.13
• Compliance Managers2.11
• Statistical Assistants2.11
• Customs Brokers2.10
• Software Developers2.10
• Music Directors and Composers2.10
• Neurodiagnostic Technologists2.10
• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse2.10
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines2.08
• Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers2.08
• Database Architects2.05
• First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers2.05
• Boilermakers2.05
• Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters2.05
• Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers2.05
• Bridge and Lock Tenders2.05
• Traffic Technicians2.05
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists2.04
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists2.04
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists2.04
• Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists2.04