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Occupation Atlasprocess metallurgist

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process metallurgist

Process metallurgists study the characteristics of ores including copper, nickel and iron ores and the performance of various metals and alloys.

Job Zone 4 — Considerable Preparation NeededHolland code IRC37 skills on file

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Job Zone

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Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed

Considerable preparation. Usually a bachelor's degree plus several years of work-related experience, knowledge, or training.

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Occupational interest profile

IRCInvestigative · Realistic · Conventional — the three strongest interests, in order

  • I Investigative6.59
  • R Realistic5.82
  • C Conventional4.15
  • A Artistic2.17
  • E Enterprising1.86
  • S Social1.39

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Job Zone and interest data are borrowed from Materials Scientists (19-2032.00): in the official ESCO–O*NET crosswalk, a broader O*NET occupation that includes this one, and the best-ranked match that has them. ESCO doesn't publish them directly.

Typically associated skills

Essential (21)

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Optional (16)

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