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O*NET detailed work activitySelect tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects
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Part of Select materials or equipment for operations or projects, under the O*NET work activity group Making Decisions and Solving Problems. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 13 AI-assist, 1 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
- Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
- Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
- Design or select equipment for use in wastewater processing to ensure compliance with government standards.
- Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
- Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
- Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
- Select drill size to drill test head, according to test design and specifications, and submit guide layout to designated department.
- Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.
- Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
- Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment.