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Essential Function |
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Communication
Oral / Written |
- Skills sufficient to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
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- Communicate with coworkers and customers
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Mobility / Motor Skills |
- Motor skills sufficient to move the hands and use hands to grasp or manipulate objects
- Mobility sufficient to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body
- Ability to work in varied spaces
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- Perform tasks in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead) at floor level and at heights over six feet
- Physical activities may include:
- Stooping
- Reaching
- Squatting
- Lifting
- Bending
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Physical Strength and Stamina |
- Ability sufficient to lift and carry
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- Lift steel plates, parts, fixtures, etc.
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Sensory
- Sight
- Sound
- Taste
- Touch
- Smell
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- Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range
- Ability to take precise measurements
- Ability to visualize two- and three-dimensional objects and spaces
- Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and textures
- Visual skills to inspect or assess for safety
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- Understand and interpret information from books, handouts, diagrams, charts, and tables
- Read a tape measure
- View blueprints and sketches
- Inspect an area or piece of equipment for potential failures or safety issues
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Environmental / Occupational Exposure |
- Possible exposure to extreme noise levels
- Possible exposure to extreme weather
- Possible exposure to dust, chemicals, and fumes
- Ability to tolerate variations in lighting
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Field or Industry Professional Standards |
- Ability to wear safety equipment
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