{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:42.328Z","occupation":{"soc":"51-4199.00","title":"Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other","group":"Production","sector":"31-33","jobZone":null,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers metal and plastic fabrication production environments at Job Zone 3, spanning shop-floor operations, quality inspection, equipment control, workforce recordkeeping, and safety enforcement across entry through principal practitioner levels.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Safety and sanitation regulations — identify and follow under direct supervisor guidance on a production shop floor.","Attendance and hours records — record accurately using time accounting software with oversight from a lead worker.","Metal and plastic materials — inspect for visible defects or damage following established checklists on an entry-level production line.","Work orders and production schedules — read and interpret with supervisor assistance to determine assigned daily tasks.","Hand tools and basic forming equipment — operate under close direction to complete standard metal or plastic fabrication tasks.","Near-vision inspection tasks — perform to detect surface irregularities on finished parts at a supervised workstation.","Production monitoring procedures — follow step-by-step protocols to observe machine performance and report anomalies to a lead.","Arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity — apply when handling raw stock and positioning components during guided fabrication tasks.","Verbal instructions from supervisors — listen actively and confirm understanding before beginning assigned production operations.","Basic quality control criteria — recognize pass/fail standards and flag non-conforming parts for review under direct supervision."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Safety regulation compliance — enforce personal and crew adherence to OSHA and facility sanitation standards during routine shifts.","Employee attendance logs — maintain and reconcile weekly records using time accounting software with minimal supervisor review.","In-process parts and assemblies — inspect against dimensional and visual specifications, documenting findings in a production database.","Production charts and work orders — analyze to sequence daily fabrication tasks and adjust workflow for minor schedule changes.","Metal-forming or plastic-processing equipment — operate and control settings independently to meet standard output and quality targets.","Machine performance metrics — monitor via control panels and software dashboards, identifying deviations before they cause defects.","Spreadsheet software — use to track yield rates, material usage, and downtime data across routine production runs.","Quality control analysis techniques — apply to identify recurring defect patterns and recommend corrective actions to supervisors.","CAD drawings and engineering prints — read and interpret to verify component dimensions during mid-production inspections.","Coworkers and internal customers — communicate clearly about production status, part quality, and schedule updates during shift handoffs."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex production schedules and multi-order work packages — read, analyze, and act on autonomously to optimize throughput across a full shift.","Safety and sanitation program requirements — enforce consistently across a workgroup, resolving ambiguous situations using independent judgment.","Non-routine defects and equipment malfunctions — diagnose using critical thinking and mechanical knowledge, implementing corrective measures without escalation.","Advanced quality control analysis — conduct on finished metal and plastic products, applying statistical reasoning to distinguish process variation from systematic error.","Enterprise application integration software — utilize to link production records, inventory data, and scheduling systems for accurate real-time reporting.","CAD software — interpret and manipulate design files to verify manufacturability and communicate specification changes to engineering teams.","Precision hand and powered tooling — apply with fine motor control to perform close-tolerance operations on specialty metal or plastic components.","Attendance and workforce data — manage across multiple employees, generating accurate hours reports and identifying patterns affecting productivity.","Technical information from manuals and reports — comprehend and apply independently to configure equipment and resolve process challenges.","Production process improvements — identify through systematic monitoring and present findings and recommendations to operations management."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Facility-wide safety and sanitation standards — establish, revise, and enforce, driving a culture of compliance across all metal and plastics production areas.","Competency development programs — design and deliver for emerging and developing workers, leveraging education and training knowledge to build shop-floor capability.","Organizational production records and KPI systems — architect using database, spreadsheet, and enterprise integration tools to provide decision-quality data to leadership.","Strategic production schedules and capacity plans — analyze and shape at a departmental level, aligning resources and priorities with business objectives.","Cross-functional quality initiatives — lead, applying advanced quality control analysis to drive systemic defect reduction and customer satisfaction improvements.","Capital equipment selection and process technology decisions — inform by synthesizing mechanical knowledge, operational data, and vendor assessments.","Workforce attendance and performance metrics — oversee at team or department scale, using management principles to address absenteeism and productivity gaps.","Safety, regulatory, and public security requirements — interpret and translate into operational policies, ensuring organizational compliance with industry and legal standards.","Mentorship and technical coaching — provide to proficient and developing practitioners, modeling precision, integrity, and critical thinking in complex production situations.","Stakeholder communication on production performance — lead, delivering clear, data-driven briefings to plant management, customers, and cross-departmental partners."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}