box spring maker
spring making machine operative
spring maker
extension spring maker
clock spring maker
torsion spring maker
wire coiler spring maker setter
wire coiler spring maker operator
compression spring maker
spring making machine tender
spring making machine operator
wire coiler spring maker
springer
spring assembling operator
wire coiler spring maker operative
wire coiler spring making operative
wire coiler spring maker tender setter
coil spring maker
spring assembler
spring setting operator
spring making machine setter
tension spring maker
leaf spring maker
spring setter
coiler

Spring makers operate a variety of equipment and machinery designed to manufacture different types of spring, including leaf, coil, torsion, clock, tension, and extension spring.


Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers

Plant and machine operators, and assemblers operate and monitor industrial and agricultural machinery and equipment on the spot or by remote control; drive and operate trains, motor vehicles and mobile machinery and equipment; or assemble products from component parts according to strict specifications and procedures. Competent performance in most occupations in this major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level.

The work mainly calls for experience with and an understanding of industrial and agricultural machinery and equipment as well as an ability to cope with machine-paced operations and to adapt to technological innovations.

Stationary plant and machine operators monitor and operate stationary industrial plant, machinery and equipment, or for which mobility is not an integral part of operation. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level.

The work mainly calls for experience with and an understanding of the industrial plant, machinery or equipment being operated and monitored. Ability to cope with machine-paced operations and to adapt to innovations in machinery and  equipment is often required.

Metal Processing and Finishing Plant Operators

Metal processing and finishing plant operators, monitor and operate single-function process control machinery and equipment to control the conversion, processing and finishing of mineral ores and metals.

Metal processing plant operators, monitor, operate, adjust and maintain single-function process machinery and equipment to process and convert mineral ores and refine, harden, roll and extrude metals.

wire mesh operator
wire worker
wire bending operator
wire weaving operative
wire winding machine operator
wire winding machine operative
wire weaving operator
wire weaving loom operative
wire preparation weaving operative
wire worker apprentice
wire weaving machine operator
wire mesh knitter
wire weaving loom operator
wire bender
wire preparation weaving operator

Wire weaving machine operators set up and tend wire weaving machines, designed to produce woven metal wire cloth out of the alloys or ductile metal that can be drawn into wire.


Metal Finishing, Plating and Coating Machine Operators

Photographic-products machine operators operate and monitor equipment which makes photographic film and paper, and which processes exposed photographic film and makes prints.

abrasive blasting cabinet operative
sand blast operative
abrasive sandblaster
sander operative
sand mill grinder
sander
abrasive blaster
shot blaster
sand blasting operator
sandblaster
sand blaster
sand-blaster
sand blast operator
abrasive blasting operative
sander operator
sand mill blaster
abrasive shot baster
abrasive blasting operator
grit blaster

Abrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly used in the finishing process of metal workpieces and for blasting building materials used in masonry such as bricks, stones and concrete. They operate blasters or sand cabinets which forcibly thrust a stream of abrasive material such sand, soda or water, under high pressure, propelled by a centrifigal wheel, in order to shape and smoothen surfaces.


rustproof machine operator
rustproofer
paint prepper
rust proof machine operative
rust proof machine operator
rustproofing worker
rustproof machine operative
rust removing operative
paint prepping operative
sandblast operator
rust stripping operative
rust-proofing worker
rust stripper

Rustproofers use the proper equipment and machinery to provide metal workpieces with a hard, durable finishing coat, composed of specific chemical formulas, that prevents or delays iron and steel pieces from rusting and protects against corrosion.


back grinding machine operator
surface grinding machine operator
filling and grinding machine operator

Surface grinding machine operators set up and tend surface grinding machines designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen metal workpieces by an abrasive grinding wheel, or wash grinder, rotating on a horizontal or vertical axis.


tumbling machine operator
tub washer
machine washing operative
washer engineer
precipitate washer
washing machine operator
tub washer operative
production washer
deflash and wash operative
wash equipment operator
precipitate machine washer
washing machine operative
machine washer
production machine washer
machine washing operator
deflash and wash operator

Tumbling machine operators set up and operate tumbling machines, often wet or drie tumbling barrels, designed to remove excess material and burrs of heavy metal workpieces and precious metals and to improve surface appearance, by rotating the metal pieces in a barrel together with grit and potentially water, allowing for the friction between the pieces mutually and with the grit to cause a rounding, smooth effect.


anodiser
anode treater operator
anodise machine operator
anode line operator
anode machine operative
anodising line technician
anodising machine operator
anode machine technician
anodising machine operative
anode treater
anode machine operator

Anodising machine operators set up and tend anodising machines designed to provide otherwise finished metal workpieces, usually aluminum-based, with a durable, anodic oxide, corrosion-resistant finishing coat, by a electrolyctic passiviation process that increases the thickness of the natural oxide layer of the metal workpieces' surface.


coater operator
coater technician
coater
coating and embossing operator
coating machine operative
coater adjuster
coating machine technician
coating and baking operator
coating machine operator
coating and embossing unit operator
coater associate

Coating machine operators set up and tend coating machines that coat metal products with a thin layer of covering of materials such as lacquer, enamel, copper, nickel, zinc, cadmium, chromium or other metal layering in order to protect or decorate the metal products' surfaces. They run all coating machine stations on multiple coaters.


disc grinder
billet grinder
edge grinder
automatic grinder operative
blade grinder
bench grinder
roll grinder
rolling grinder
drill grinder
automatic grinder operator
broach grinder
air grinder
bit grinder
cylindrical grinder operator
plate grinder
bearing grinder
rail grinder
emery grinder
crankshaft grinder
razor grinder
metal grinder

Cylindrical grinding operators set up and tend cylindrical grinding machines designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen metal workpieces by multiple abrasive grinding wheels with diamond teeth as a cutting device for very precise and light cuts, as the workpiece is fed past it and formed into a cylinder.


deburring and tooling machine technician

Deburring machine operators set up and tend mechanical deburring machines designed to strip metal workpieces of their rough edges, or burrs, by hammering over their surfaces in order to smoothen them or to roll over their edges in case of uneven slits or sheers in order to flatten them into the surface.


dipping tank operator
impregnating tank operator
hot dip plater
plating tank operator
metal dipping machine operator
coating machine worker
coating machine operative
coating machine operator
dip tank operator
plating tank technician
dip tank worker
plating tank operative
dipping tank specialist
dipping tank operative
dip tank operative
impregnating tank operative
hot dipping plater
hot dip galvanizing operative
dip tank technician
dipping tank worker
hot dip galvanizer
plating tanker operator
metal dipping machine operative
dip tank specialist
dipping tank technician
tanker

Dip tank operators set up and tend dip tanks, which are coating machines, designed to provide otherwise finished work pieces with durable coating by dipping them in a tank of a specific sort of paint, preservative or molten zinc.


lock plater
electric plater
silver plater
galvanising machine operator
gold plater
gold plating machine operator
copper plater
metal plating technician
electro plating technician
electroplating machine operator
non nickel plater
hot-dip plater
zinc plater
metal plater
electro-plater
hot dip plater
oxidised finish plater
chrome plater
bronze plater
nickel plater
electro plater
electroplater
electrodeposition operator

Electroplating machine operators set up and tend electroplating machines designed to finish and coat the metal workpieces' (such as future pennies and jewelry) surface by using electric current to dissolve metal cations and to bond a thin layer of another metal, such as zinc, copper or silver, to produce a coherent metal coating to the workpiece's surface.


metal enameller
platinum enameller
enamel machine operator
cast metal enameller
enamel dipper
dipping machine technician
gold enameller
enamel dipper operator
coating and dipping operator
enameler
enamel dipping machine operator
dipping machine apprentice
engineering dipper
silver enameller
enamel machine technician
copper enameller
jewelery artist
dipper
coating and enamelling operator
enamel machine apprentice

Enamellers embellish metals such as gold, silver, copper, steel, cast iron or platinum by painting it. The enamel they apply, consists of coloured powdered glass.


stapling machine operator
metal finishing machine tender
filing and stapling machine tender
filing plant operator
band filing machine operative
wood filer
filing machine operator
wood filing machine operator
metal finishing machine operative
filing and stapling machine technician
bench filing machine operator
reciprocating filing machine operative
metal finishing machine setter
band filing machine tender
bench filing machine operative
filing and stapling machine operator
metal finishing machine operator
band filing machine operator
reciprocating filing machine setter
metal filer
plastic filing machine operator
metal filing machine operative
filing and stapling machine operative
reciprocating filing machine operator
reciprocating filing machine tender
stapling machine operative
filer
bench filing machine tender
filing plant operative
filing room operative
metal filing machine operator
metal filing machine tender
band filing machine setter
filing machine operative
filing machinist
filing machine worker
metal filing machine setter
filing and stapling machine apprentice
stapling machine tender
filing machine technician
reciprocating file operator
filing machine tender
bench filing machine setter
filing machine specialist
plastic filer
filing room operator

Filing machine operators set up and tend filing machines such as band files, reciprocating files and bench filing machines in order to smoothen metal, wood or plastic surfaces by precisely cutting and removing small amounts of excess material.


Chemical and Photographic Products Plant and Machine Operators

Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators monitor and operate machines which process a variety of chemicals and other ingredients to produce pharmaceuticals, toiletries, explosives and photographic or other chemical products.

Chemical Products Plant and Machine Operators

Chemical products plant and machine operators operate and monitor units and machinery to blend, mix, process and package a wide range of chemical products.

pharmaceutical machine operative
pharmaceutical machine operator
capsule filler
filling machine operator
capsule machine operator
capsule filling machine operator
capsule machine operative

Capsule filling machine operators control the filling of gelatine capsules with the specific medicinal preparations.


regenerative kiln operator
calcinator operator
lime kiln operative
running kiln operator
lime kiln operator
vertical kiln operator
draw kiln operator
shaft kiln operator
flare kiln operator
lime kiln worker
rotary kiln operator

Lime kiln operators control equipment that burns limestone to produce lime or carbon dioxide. They control the flow of the materials, fuel, and air and observe the material flow, air, temperature, fuel charts, and oxygen gauges and make adjustments if necessary. They also keep production records.


mine control room operator
mine monitor
panel controller
mining supervisor
mining control room operator
mining operations supervisor
mine operator

Mine control room operators perform a range of tasks from the control room of a mine. They monitor the processes through electronic representations shown on monitors, dials, and lights. Control room operators make changes to variables and communicate with other departments to make sure processes keep running smoothly and according to established procedures. They take appropriate actions in case of irregularities or emergencies.


explosives monitoring and storage attendant

explosives monitoring and storage worker

Nitrator operators monitor and control equipment that processes chemical substances to produce explosives. They are responsible for the product storage in tanks.


nitroglycerin production operator
nitroglycerin neutralizer
neutralizer
nitroglycerin production operative
nitroglycerin production worker
nitroglycerine neutralizer
neutraliser

Nitroglycerin neutralisers maintain explosives mixing tanks by neutralizing the process remaining acids.


nitro-separator operator
nitroglycerin separator tender
nitroglycerin separator operative
gravity separator operator
nitroglycerin-separator tender
chemical equipment operative
nitroglycerin- separator operative
nitroglycerin-separator worker
nitro-separator operative
nitroglycerin separator operator
nitroglycerin gravity separator
chemical equipment worker
nitroglycerin-separator operator
nitroglycerin separator worker
chemical equipment operator

Nitroglycerin separator operators maintain the gravity separator, used in explosives processing, controlling the temperature and liquid flow, in order to separate nitroglycerin from spent acids.


nonwoven filament machine operator
non-woven filament machine operator
non-woven yarn worker
non woven yarn worker
nonwoven filament machinist
nonwoven yarn worker
non woven filament machine operator

Nonwoven filament machine operators perform chemical nonwoven processing operations.


perfume production machine tender
fragrance production worker
perfume production machine operative
fragrance factory worker
perfume production machine operator
fragrance production machine operative
perfume factory worker
perfume plant worker
perfume production machine worker
fragrance production machine tender
fragrance production machine worker
fragrance plant worker
perfume production worker

Perfume production machine operators tend machinery for the manufacturing of perfumes by setting up the machines and tools, cleaning and maintaining the equipment and abiding by the production schedule.


tablet production worker
piling machine operative
pill production operator
tablet making machine tender
piling machine tender
pill maker
pill production worker
pill production operative
pill production process worker
tablet production operator
tablet production operative
tablet production process worker
piling machine operator
pill maker operator
tablet making machine operator
tablet making machine operative
pillmaker operator

Pill maker operators tend the pilling machine that create pills in various sizes and shapes. They also fill the machine with necessary materials, open valves to control the flow of the materials, and regulate the temperature of the machine.


soap production worker
soap compression machine operative
plodding-machine operative
plodder operative
plodder operator
plodding-machine operator
plodding-machine minder
soap production operative
plodder worker
soap compression machine worker
soap compression machine operator
plodding-machine worker

Plodder operators control the milled soap compression machine that produces specific shapes and sizes of soap bars, ensuring the products conform to specifications and quality requirements.


soapmaker
soap boiler
soap factory operator
maker of soap
soap maker
soap and cosmetics maker
artisan soap maker

Soap makers operate equipments and mixers that produce soap, making sure the end product is produced according to specified formula.


soap chipping machine operator
soap chipper tender
soap chipping machine operative
soap chipper operator
soap chipping machine feeder
soap chipping machine tender
soap chipper
soap chipper feeder
soap chipper operative
soap chipping machine worker

Soap chippers operate the machinery that turns soap bars into soap chips, making sure the end product is according to specifications. They also handle the transfer and storage of soap chips.


flaker operator
soap dryer machine tender
viscous soap machine worker
viscous soap machine operator
soap drier tender
soap dryer operator
operator of soap flake dryer machine
operator of soap flake drier machine
soap drier operator
viscous soap machine operative
soap drier machine tender

Soap drier operators control and maintain viscous soap machine to produce soap flakes. They perform sample tests and coordinate the dried flakes discharge into storage bins.


chemical mixer worker
chemical blender
chemical plant operative
chemical batch blender
chemical mixing machine tender
chemical mixer setter
chemical mixing machine operator
chemical mixer
chemicals blender
chemical mixer operative
chemical mixing machine operative
chemical plant worker
chemical plant operator
chemical production worker
chemical mixing machine worker
mixer
chemical mixer operator
chemical batch mixer
chemical mixer tender
chemical process worker
chemicals batch blender

Chemical mixers operate and maintain mixing tanks and blenders in order to develop chemical products out of raw materials, making sure the end products are in conformance to the batch tickets specifications.


fertiliser mixing machine operator
mixer of fertilizer
fertilizer mixing machine operator
mixer of fertiliser
fertilizer mixer
fertilizer mixing machine operative

Fertiliser mixers operate and maintain machines that mix chemical ingredients in order to produce fertilisers, making sure the end product is according to specifications.


lacquer maker
lacquer mixer
maker of lacquer
synthetic paint and varnish maker
lacquer maker (paint & varnish)
synthetic paint & varnish maker

Lacquer makers operate and maintain laquers and syntetic paints mixers and jar mills, making sure the end product is according to formula.


paint production assistant
paint maker
paint mixer operative
paint mixer
paint mixer worker
maker of paint
paint production worker
paint mixer operator

Paint mixers operate and maintain machines that mix lacquers, solvents and paints in order to produce paint, making sure the end product is according to the specified formula.


pesticide mixing machine operator
pesticide mixing machine tender
herbicide mixing machine setter
herbicide mixing machine operative
herbicide mixing machine tender
fungicide mixer
insecticide mixer
insecticide mixing machine tender
pesticide mixing machine operative
herbicide mixer
insecticide blender
pesticide mixing machine setter
pesticide mixer
insecticide mixing machine operative
fungicide mixing machine operator
fungicide mixing machine operative
fungicide mixing machine tender
insecticide mixing machine operator
herbicide mixing machine operator
insecticide mixing machine setter
fungicide mixing machine setter

Pesticide mixers operate and maintain machines that mix chemical ingredients in dry or liquid state, in order to produce insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides or herbicides, making sure the end product is according to formula.


flammable chemical mixer
tracer-powder blender
igniter powder mixer
tracer powder maker
tracer powder blender
flammable chemical blender
igniter powder blender
tracer powder mixer

Tracer powder blenders operate machines and equipment used to create igniters and tracer powders, by mixing liquid and dry chemicals, making sure the required parameters are set and that the flammable mixtures are according to specifications.


varnish production process operative
varnish blender
maker of varnish
varnish maker
varnish & paint maker
varnish and paint maker
varnish production worker
kettle charger
varnish production process worker
kettle operator
varnish melter
varnish cooker

Varnish makers operate equipment and mixers for varnish production, by melting, mixing and cooking the required chemical ingredients, according to specifications.


tower operator
tower operator (soap)
soap plant worker
soap plant operative
soap tower operator
soap powder production operative
soap powder production worker
tower operative (soap)

Soap tower operators control, monitor and maintain tower operations, using the control panel, in order to produce soap powders. They inspect operating units to ensure the parameters of flow of oil, air, perfume or steam are according to specifications.


wax pumper
candle production process worker
wax bleacher
candle production operative
bees-wax bleacher
candle production operator
candle wax bleacher
candlewax bleacher
beeswax bleacher
candle production process operative
wax bleacher (chemical)
candle production worker

Wax bleachers operate and maintain filter presses and tanks, used in wax bleaching, for candle production processes.


coke quencher operator
coke oven operator
coking furnace technician
coking oven operator
coking furnace operator
coker
industrial coke oven worker

Coking furnace operators monitor the operation of a usually automatic industrial oven that takes in crushed, washed, and blended bituminous coal and heats it to temperatures between 1000 and 2000 °C without the presence of oxygen in order to obtain cokes. The finished cokes are then quenched with water or air and prepared for transport.


cosmetics production machine operator
cosmetics production machine tender
cosmetics production machine worker
cosmetics production operative
cosmetics factory worker
cosmetics production operator
cosmetics plant worker
cosmetics production worker
cosmetics production machine operative

Cosmetics production machine operators tend machinery for the manufacturing of cosmetic products by setting up the machines and tools, cleaning and maintaining the equipment and abiding by the production schedule.


distillation process expert
oil refinery expert
petroleum refinery technician
refinery technician
distillation operators
petroleum refinery operator
distillation operator

Distillation operators run and oversee the oil distillation process and assist with troubleshooting. They operate distillation equipment to separate intermediate products or impurities from oil. They turn control valves and gauges to attain temperatures, material flow rate, pressure, etc.


pyrotechnics drying room attendant
firework drying room attendant
fireworks drying room attendant
pyrotechnics production worker
drying room fireworks maker
dry house attendant
drying room firework maker

Dry house attendants monitor and maintain the drying room, making sure the pyrotechnics are dried and stored within the correct parameters and specifications.


chemicals fermenter operative
chemicals fermenter operator
fermenter operative
fermenter operator
fermentation worker
fermentation operative
fermentation process worker
chemicals fermentation operative
chemicals fermentation process worker
chemicals fermentation worker
fermenter worker
chemicals fermenter worker
chemical fermentation process worker
pharmaceutical fermenter operator

Fermenter operators control and maintain the equipment and tanks for the production of active and functional ingredients for pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics or vitamins. They also work in the production of cosmetics or personal care products.


pipeline gauger
rig gauger
oil refiner
gager
oil gauger
oil well gauger
refinery gauger
oil field gauger
well gauger

Gaugers test oil during the processing and before dispatch. They control pumping systems and regulate the flow of oil into the pipelines.


pharmaceutical granulating machine operator

pharmaceutical granulation machine operative

pharmaceutical granulating machine operative

Granulator machine operators perform the mixing and granulation of powdered ingredients using mixing and milling machines in order to prepare the ingredients to be compressed into medicinal tablets. They set up the batch size and follow ingredient formulas.


Photographic products machine operators operate and monitor equipment which makes photographic film and paper, and which processes exposed photographic film and makes prints.

motion picture film expert
motion picture film technologist
film laboratory expert
motion picture developer
motion picture film technician
motion picture films developer
film lab specialist
motion pictures film developer
film developer
film laboratory specialist
film lab technologist
motion picture film specialist
film laboratory technician
film lab technician
film laboratory developer
film lab expert
motion picture film developer
film lab developer
film laboratory technologist

Motion picture film developers develop film material into visible videos and material. They develop the footage into different formats and presentations, such as black and white and colour. They work small cine-films per request of clients.


photography lab technician
photograph developer
photography developer
photographic developer
photo developer
photograph laboratory technician
photo retoucher
photograph printer
photograph lab technician
photo lab technician
photography laboratory technician
photo laboratory technician

Photographic developers use chemicals, instruments, and darkroom photographic techniques in specialised rooms in order to develop photographic films into visible images.


Rubber, Plastic and Paper Products Machine Operators

Rubber, plastic and paper products machine operators monitor and operate machines which knead and blend rubber and rubber compounds and produce various components and products from natural and synthetic rubber and plastics, or produce different paper products from paper, paperboard, cardboard and similar materials.

Rubber-products machine operators monitor and operate machines which knead and blend rubber and rubber compounds and produce various components and products from natural and synthetic rubber, such as moulded footwear, domestic articles, insulating materials, industrial accessories, or tyres.

rubber products machine operative
rubber processing machine operator
rubber products machine operator
rubber production operative
rubber process machine operator
calender machine operator
cure operator
rubber-products machine operator
rubber processing machine operative
rubber products machine minder
rubber products machine worker
banbury operator
rubber process machine operative
rubber production operator

Rubber products machine operators operate machines which knead, blend, calender, mould, extrude and cure rubber products from natural and synthetic rubber. They measure the ingredients for mixing and load them into the machine. Rubber products machine operators monitor and control the tempature, pressure and speed during production.


belt  maintenance technician
belt splicer
conveyor belt builder
conveyor belt fitter
belt technician
rubber belt builder
belt builder
conveyor belt technician
transmission belt builder
belt maintenance engineer
conveyor belt vulcaniser

Belt builders make transmission and conveyor belts by building up plies of rubberised fabric. They cut the ply to requird length with scissors and bond plies together with rollers and stitchers. Belt builders insert the finished belt between the pressure rollers. They measure the finished belt to check if it conforms to specifications.


rubber production process machine worker

rubber production process machine operative

rubber production process machine operator

Coagulation operators control machines to coagulate synthetic rubber latex into rubber crumb slurry. They prepare these rubber crumbs for finishing processes. Coagulation operators examine the appearance of the crumbs and adjust the operation of filters, shaker screens and hammer mills to remove moisture from the rubber crumbs.


foam rubber mixing machine operator
mattress moulder
mixer of foam rubber
foam rubber molder
foam rubber machine worker
foam rubber mixing machine worker
foam rubber and liquid latex mixer
foam cushion maker
foam rubber molding machine worker
foam rubber moulder
foam cushion molder
foam rubber machine operator
foam rubber mixing machine tender
foam rubber machine setter
foam rubber maker
moulder, foam rubber
foam rubber mixer
foam mattress moulder
foam rubber mixing machine setter
foam rubber mixing machine operative
cushion maker
foam rubber molding machine setter
mattress molder
foam mattress maker
foam rubber molding machine operator
foam rubber moulding machine operator
cushion moulder
cushion molder
foam rubber moulding machine tender
molder, foam rubber
foam rubber machine operative
rubber mixer
foam rubber molding machine tender
foam rubber machine tender
foam rubber moulding machine operative
foam rubber moulding machine worker
foam mattress molder
foam rubber moulding machine setter
foam cushion moulder
foam rubber molding machine operative

Foam rubber mixers tend the machine that mixes foam rubber particles with liquid latex. They weigh the right amount of ingredients and pour mixtures into moulds to make cushions and matresses.


rubber production worker
rubber cutting machine operator
rubber cutting machine tender
rubber cutter
rubber cutter tender
cutting machine tender
rubber cutting machine operative
rubber slab production worker
rubber slab cutter

Rubber cutting machine tenders operate the machine that cuts rubber stock into slabs. They take the slab of the conveyor and put it on a pallet, spraying a chemical solution on each slab to prevent sticking.


rubber dipping machine operator
rubber process machine operator
rubber dipping machine operative
drop-machine operator
rubber processing machine operative
drop-machine operative
rubber processing machine operator

Rubber dipping machine operators dip forms into liquid latex to manufacture rubber products such as balloons, finger cots or prophylactics. They mix the latex and pour it into the machine. Rubber dipping machine operators take a sample of latex goods after final dip and weigh it. They add ammonia or more latex to machine if the product does not meet requirements.


V-belt moulder
v-belt mold assembler
v-belt mould assembler
sectional belt mold assembler

Sectional belt mould assemblers operate the machine that presses belts into a V-shape. They stretch the belt around the mould and start the machine.


tire production plant operative
tyre maker
tyre production worker
tire tread builder
tyre factory worker
tire production worker
tire factory worker
tire maker
tyre production plant operative
tire builder
tyre tread builder

Tyre builders build pneumatic tyres from rubber components. They operate machines and handtools.


tire repairer
tyre repairer
tyre technician
tire mender
tyre vulcanizer
tire vulcanizer
tyre mender

Tyre vulcanisers repair tears and holes in castings and treads of tyres by using handtools or machines.


V-belt forming machine operative
v-belt builder
V-belt builder
V-belt former and cutter
v-belt forming machine operator
rubber V-belt skiver
V-belt skiver

V-belt builders form V-belts out of calendered rubber rolls. They measure the amount of rubber needed and cut it with scissors. V-belt builders brush rubber cement on sides of the belt. They put belts on the drum to compress materials together and cut the belt to specified width with a knife.


V-belt coverer
V-belt covering machine minder
V-belt covering machine operative
rubber belt coverer
V-belt covering machine worker
V-belt covering machine operator
rubber V-belt coverer

V-belt coverers operate machines that cover belts with rubberised fabric. They cut the fabric after one revolution of the belt.


belt finisher
friction belt finisher
belt measurer
V-belt finisher
V-belt finishing operator
belt notcher
belt brander

V-belt finishers operate machines to make V-belts flexible. They also position belts on machine that measures the length of the belt and stamps identifying information on it.


Products machine operators monitor and operate machines which knead and blend compounds to obtain plastic materials and which make various plastic components and articles.

plastic process machine operator
plastics production machine operative
plastics process machine operative
blow moulding technician
plastic blow molding machine operator
plastic blow moulding machine operator
blow moulding machine operative
plastic blow moulding machine operative
blow molding technician
blow molding machine operator
plastic blow molding machine operative
plastics production machine operator
blow molding machine operative

Blow moulding machine operators operate and monitor blow moulding machine to mould plastic goods, according to requirements. They regulate temperature, air pressure and volume of plastic, according to specifications. Blow moulding machine operators remove finished products and cut away excess material, using a knife. They regrind surplus material and rejected workpieces for reuse, using a grinding machine.


plastic heat treatment equipment operator

Plastic heat treatment equipment operators manipulate plastic products using machinery such as furnaces or flame-hardening machines in order to temper, anneal or heat-treat. They set up the machinery and read the production instructions to determine the furnace temperature. Plastic heat treatment equipment operators remove products from machines, let them cool down, examine and test products to see if they conform to specifications.


plastic roll-forming machine tender
plastic rolling machine tender
plastic roll-forming machine setter
plastic rolling machine worker
plastic rolling machine operator
plastic rolling machine operative
plastic rolling machine setter/operator
plastic processing machine operator
plastic roll-forming machine operative
plastic roll-forming machine operator
plastic rolling machine setter
plastics processing machine operative

Plastic rolling machine operators operate and monitor machines to produce plastic rolls, or to flatten and reduce the material. They examine raw materials and finished products to make sure they are according to specifications.


pultrusion machine operative
pultruded fibreglass product maker
pultruded fibreglass maker
pultrusion process worker
pultruded fibreglass product worker
pultrusion process operator
pultrusion process operative
thermoplastic process worker
pultrusion machine operator
pultruded fibreglass worker
pultrusion machine worker
reinforced fibreglass maker
pultrusion operator

Pultrusion Machine Operators tend, control, and maintain machines which enable the production of composite materials with consistent cross-sections by adding reinforcement fibres such as fibreglass to the existing material and coating the resulting material with resin; this then is pulled through a heated dye where it becomes cured.


record press machinist
record pressing machine technician
vinyl record machine technician
record press operative
record press tender
vinyl record machine tender
record press operator
vinyl record machine specialist
press tender
vinyl record press tender
record pressing machine specialist
vinyl record press specialist
vinyl record press operator
record press technician
record press worker
vinyl record machine operator
vinyl record press technician
record pressing machine operator
record press specialist

Record press operators tend a machine that presses vinyl with a negative impression of a master disc. As pressure is applied, the vinyl is forced into the grooves of the master disc and a playable record is obtained.


thermoforming machine operator
thermoforming machine operative
thermo-forming machine setter
thermoforming operator
molder operator
plastic moulding machine tender
vacuum forming machine operative
vacuum molding machine operator
vacuum molding machine operative
thermo-forming machine worker
vacuum forming machine setter
vacuum former
vacuum forming machine tender
moulder operator
vacuum moulding machine operator
thermo-forming machine operative
plastic molding machine tender
vacuum moulding machine operative
plastic molding machine setter
vacuum forming machine worker
thermoforming operative
thermo-forming machine tender
thermoforming machine tender
vacuum forming machine operator
plastics production process worker
plastic moulding machine setter

Vacuum forming machine operators tend, control, and maintain machines that heat sheets of plastic before moving them around a mould, using vacuum-suction; when these sheets become cool, they are permanently set in the shape of the mould.


cake press tender
hydraulic press setter
plastic cake press operator
plastic cake press worker
cake press worker
cake press setter
plastic cake press operative
cake press operator
plastic production process operator
hydraulic press operative
plastic production process worker
hydraulic cake press operator
plastic cake press tender
cake press operative
hydraulic press worker
plastic cake press setter
plastic production process operative
hydraulic press tender

Cake press operators set up and tend the hydraulic presses that compress and bake plastic chips into cake moulds to produce plastic sheets. They regulate and adjust the pressure and temperature.


compression molding machine operative
compression moulding machine operative
moulding machine setter
molding machine setter
compression molding machine operator
production operative (plastic moulding)
production operator (plastic moulding)
compression molding machine setter
moulding machine operative
molding machine operative
compression moulding machine setter

Compression moulding machine operators set up and operate machines to mould plastic products, according to requirements. They select and install dies on press. Compression moulding machine operators weigh the amount of premixed compound needed and pour it into the die well. They regulate the temperature of dies.


fibreglass-spraying machine operator
fiberglass-spraying machine operator
fibreglass lamination technician
boat hull laminator
fibreglass laminator
fiberglass laminator

Fiberglass laminators mould fiberglass materials to form hulls and boat decks. They read blueprints and use hand and power tools to cut the composite materials. They apply waxes and lacquers, and prepare surfaces for the placement of fiberglass mats. They use resin-saturated fiberglass to bond wood reinforcing strips to cabin structures and decks. They also prepare materials exposing those to the right temperature. They check finished products for defects and make sure they comply with the specifications.


fiberglass-spraying machine operator
lead machine operator
fibreglass-spraying machine operator
operator of fibreglass-spraying machine
operator of fiberglass-spraying machine
fiberglass machine operator
fibreglass spraying machine technician

Fibreglass machine operators control and maintain the machine that sprays a mix of resin and glass fibers onto products such as bathtubs or boat hulls to obtain strong and lightweight composite end-products.


filament winder operator
fiberglass tank winding operator
fiberglass pipe winding operator
fiberglass container winding operator
fibreglass pipe winding operator
filament winding machine operative
GRP pipe winding operator
filament winding operator
filament winder operative
winding machine operative
filament winding machine tender
fibreglass container winding operator
filament winding machine operator
fibreglass tank winding operator
FRP winding machine operator

Filament winding operators tend, control and maintain machines that coat filament, usually fibreglass or carbon, in resin and wind them around a rotation mould to produce pipes, containers, tubes and other hollow cylindrical products.


plastic injection moulding machine operator

plastic injection molding machine operator

Injection moulding operators operate and monitor injection moulding machines, in order to cast products from thermoplastic materials. They regulate the temperature, pressure, and volume of plastic, according to pre-defined specifications. Injection moulding operators also remove finished products and cut-away excess material, using a knife or other hand tools.


optical disc moulding machine specialist

optical disc injection moulding machine specialist

optical disc injection moulding machine technician

optical disc injection moulding machine operator

optical disc moulding machine technician

Optical disc moulding machine operators tend moulding machines that melts polycarbonate pellets and inject the plastic into a mould cavity. The plastic is then cooled and solidifies, bearing the marks that can be digitally read.


hand winder, insulating tubes
winding technician
insulating tube winder
winder, insulating tubes
tube winder
tube winding machine operative
convolute tube winder
tube winding machine tender
tube winding machine setter
tube winding machine operator

Insulating tube winders set up and operate a machine to wind up insulating tubes and cut them to specified dimensions.


plastic furniture production process worker

Plastic furniture machine operators tend plastic processing machines that produce pieces such as plastic chairs and tables. They inspect each resulting product, detect abnormalities and remove inadequate pieces. In some cases, they may assemble different plastic parts to obtain the final product.


Paper products machine operators monitor and operate machines which produce boxes, envelopes, bags and other goods from paper, paperboard, cardboard and similar materials.

diaper machine operator
absorbent pad machine operative
absorbent pad machine technician
absorbent pad machine operator
tampon machine specialist
tampon machine technician
absorbent pad machine specialist
tampon machine operator
diaper machine technician
absorbent pad machine worker
diaper machine specialist

Absorbent pad machine operators tend a machine that takes in cellulose fibres and compresses them to a highly absorbent pad material for use in hygienic products such as diapers and tampons.


corrugator specialist
corrugator operative
corrugator technician
carton machine operator
corrugator operator
corrugated paperboard maker
corrugator worker
carton machine specialist
cardboard machine operator
corrugated paper maker
carton machine technician
corrugating machine technician
corrugating machine specialist

Corrugator operators tend a machine which folds a sheet of heavy paper in a wave-like pattern and covers it on both sides to create a lightweight, sturdy material suitable for packaging.


envelope machine technician
envelope making machine specialist
envelope maker
envelope making machine operator
envelope machine specialist
envelope making machine worker
envelope machine operator
envelope machine worker
envelope machine operative
envelope making machine technician

Envelope makers tend a machine that takes in paper and executes the steps to creat envelopes: cut and fold the paper and glue it, then apply a weaker food-grade glue to the flap of the envelope for the consumer to seal it.


paper bag manufacturing machine operator

Paper bag machine operators tend a machine that takes in paper, folds it and glues it to produce paper bags of various sizes, shapes, and grades of strength.


cardboard products assembly operator
cardboard products assembly worker
paperboard products assembly operative
cardboard box constructor
corrugated box cutter
cardboard products assembly operative
paperboard products assembly operator
paper plate maker
paperboard products maker
paperboard products constructor
craft board maker
paperboard products assembler
cardboard box assembler
corrugated box assembler
cardboard box maker
corrugated box maker
paperboard products assembly worker
corrugated box constructor

Paperboard products assemblers construct the components or parts made from paperboard according to strictly laid down procedures. They assemble products such as tubes, spools, cardboard boxes, paper plates and craft boards.


die cutting machine specialist
shearer technician
die cutting machine operator
paper cutting machinist
paper cutter worker
shearer specialist
paper cutting machine specialist
paper cutter technician
paper cutter specialist
die cutting machine technician
paper cutter operative
shearer operator
paper cutter operator
paper cutting machine technician
paper cutting machine operator

Paper cutter operators tend a machine that cuts paper to the desired size and shape. Paper cutters may also cut and perforate other materials that come in sheets, such as metal foil.


tissue paper perforating and rewinding specialist

tissue paper perforating and rewinding technician

tissue paper perforating and rewinding worker

tissue paper perforating and rewinding machine specialist

tissue paper perforating and rewinding machine operator

tissue paper perforating and rewinding machine technician

tissue paper perforating and rewinding operative

tissue paper perforating and rewinding operator

Tissue paper perforating and rewinding operators tend a machine that takes in tissue paper, perforates it, and rolls it up to create various types of sanitary paper.


paper stationery machine technician
paper stationery machinist
paper puncher specialist
paper products machine technician
paper creaser operator
paper products machine operator
paper stationery machine operative
paper perforator technician
paper creaser specialist
paper creaser technician
paper puncher technician
paper perforator operator
paper stationery machine specialist
paper perforator specialist
paper products machine specialist
paper stationery machine worker
paper stationery machine operator
paper puncher operator

Paper stationery machine operators work with machines that perform one or more operations on paper to make it suitable for specific markets, such as punching holes, perforating, creasing, and collating with a carbon coated sheet.


Textile, Fur and Leather Products Machine Operators

Textile, fur and leather products machine operators monitor and operate various types of machines which prepare, process and treat fibres, yarn, thread, leather or fur; produce, modify and repair footwear, garments and manufacture or dry clean textiles, fur or light leather articles.

Fibre Preparing, Spinning and Winding Machine Operators

Fibre-preparing, spinning and winding machine operators operate and monitor machines which prepare fibres, and spin, double, twist and wind yarn and thread from natural textile fibres. They twist two or more strands of yarn to prepare single stronger, smoother, uniform and heavier strands, and treat textiles to make them stiff and water resistant.

cotton gin machinist
cotton gin machine tender
cotton gin operator
cotton gin machine operator

Cotton gin operators perform ginning operations for separating cotton fibres from the seeds. They tend bale presses and remove the processed bales from the gin. They perform machine maintenance and ensure smooth running of processing operations.


yarn carding and spinning machine operator

Spinning machine operators produce yarns, twists, and other fibres by tending spinning, twisting, winding, and reeling machines. They handle raw materials, prepare them for spinning processes, and use machinery for the purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.


manufacturer of fiber or filament out of granule

Man-made fiber spinners perform fibre or filament processing operations.


twister machine operator
twister operator
industrial twisting machine operator
twisting operator
twisting machine operator
twister tender
twisting machine tender

Twisting machine operators tend machines that spin two or more fibres together into a yarn. They handle raw materials, prepare them for processing, and use twisting machines for that purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.


cotton spinner
thread spinner
spinning machine tender
spinning-frame tender
spinning mechanic
yarn spinners
staple yarn spinner
yarn spinner
spinning mechanics

Yarn spinners convert fibres into yarns.


spinning and winding supervisor
textile technician for spinning
spinning textile technician
spinning mill  manager
textile spinning technician
textile spinner
spinning textile operator
spinning supervisor
spinner technician
spinning process operator

Spinning textile technicians perform operations related to setting up spinning processes.


core winder machine operator
winding operator
winder operator
winding machine operator
machine bobbin winder
winding machinist
winding machine tender
core winding operator
winder tender
bobbin winder

Winding machine operators tend machines that wrap strings, cords, yarns, ropes, threads onto reels, bobbins, or spools. They handle materials, prepare them for processing, and use winding machines for that purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.


Weaving and knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor weaving and knitting machines which process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments or to quilt and embroider fabric.

knitting machinist
knitter operator
warp knitting machine operator
net-knitting machine operator
knitting machine setter
knitting machine tender
knitting machine operator
machine knitting mender

Knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor knitting machines. They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into knitted products such as clothing, carpets or rope. They maintain and repair knitting machinery and ensure operations run without problems.


knitting foreman
knitter supervisor
fabric knitting supervisor
knitting inspector
knitting forewoman
knitter of fabrics
knitting machine supervisor
fabric knitter

Knitting machine supervisors supervise the knitting process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and knitting conditions. They inspect knitting machines after set up, start up and during production to ensure that the product being knit meets specifications and quality standards.


knitting department manager
circular knitting technician
knitting machine tender
textile knitter
knitting textile technician
jacquard knitting technician
knitting technician
seamless technician and designer
knitting programmertechnician
lace knitting technician
knitting textile technicians
knitting machinist

Knitting textile technicians perform operations related to setting up knitting processes. They may work in weft or warp knitting factories, using digital information technology (CAD) for patterning. They work in cooperation with the physical laboratory technicians in order to ensure error free knitted fabrics. They are responsible for highest productivity rates.


textile operations supervisor
textile processing supervisor
textile processing forewoman
textile machinist
textile machine operators
textile supervisor
textile processing foreman
textile machine operator
textile supervisors

Textile machine operators supervise the textile process of a group of machines, monitoring quality and productivity. They inspect textile machines after set up, start up, and during production to ensure the product meets specs and quality standards.


weaving loom operator
weaving tender
weaver apprentice
weaving machine operator
weaving machinist

Weaving machine operators set up, operate and monitor weaving machines .They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into weaved products such as clothing, home-tex or technical end products. They maintain and repair weaving machinery and ensure operations run without problems.


tufter
yardage-tufting machine operator
tufting machinist
chenille machine operator
tufting operator
tufting creeler
tufting supervisor
tuft operator
tufting machine operator

Tufting operators supervise the tufting process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and tufting conditions. They inspect tufting machines after set up, start up, and during production to ensure the product being tufted meets specs and quality standards.


weaving loom operator
loom-fixer supervisor
loom technician
weaver and loom technician
weaving supervisor
weaving inspector
weaving machine supervisor
weaver of fabrics
weave-room supervisor
weavers

Weaving machine supervisors monitor the weaving process. They operate the weaving process at automated machines (from silk to carpet, from flat to Jacquard). They monitor fabric quality and condition of mechanical machines such as woven fabrics for clothing, home-tex or technical end uses. They carry out maintenance works on machines that convert yarns into fabrics such as blankets, carpets, towels and clothing material. They repair loom malfunctions as reported by the weaver, and complete loom check out sheets.


passementerie production machine operator

Weaving textile technicians perform operations related to setting up weaving processes.


Sewing machine operators monitor and operate sewing machines to make, repair, darn and renovate textile, fur, synthetic or leather garments or embroider ornamental designs on garments or other materials. They operate buttonhole making and eyelet holing machines to cut holes, stitch around holes, stitch buttons and fix eyelets to garments.

computer stitcher
serger machine operator
edging machine operator
custom sewer
garment maker
joiner
pleating machine operator
clothing machinist
bartack machinist
stitching machinist
hook and eye machine operator
fastener sewing machine operator
sewing machine operator
sewing machine tender
flat sewing machine operator

Sewing machine operators tend specific sewing machines in the industrial production chain of wearing apparel. They perform operations such as joining, assembling, reinforcing, repairing, and altering of wearing apparel.


clothing alteration machine operator
clothing alteration operator
alterations seamstress
alterations hand
clothing alteration machinist
clothing alteration hand
alterations tailor
alterations sewer

Clothing alteration machinists ensure the alteration of finished garments in line with business demands. They are responsible for the quality of any alterations or customisations and brand generic stock in line with customer branding guidelines.


sample clothing sewer
sample sewing machinist
sample garment machinist
sample sewer
garment sample machinist
clothing sample machinist

Clothing sample machinists create the first made-up sample of a garment design. They make decisions regarding the makeup of garments taking into consideration bulk production to ensure sealing samples are ready on time. They press finished garments and make quality control checks.


computerised embroidery machine operator

Embroidery machine operators decorate wearing apparel by tending embroidery machines varying in their technology in order to embroider and ornamental wearing apparel.


leather goods stitching machine operator

Leather goods stitching machine operators join the cut pieces of leather and other materials to produce leather goods, using tools and a wide range of machines, such as flat bed, arm and one or two columns. They also handle tools and monitor machines for preparing the pieces to be stitched, and operate the machines. They select threads and needles for the stitching machines, place pieces in the working area, and operate with machine guiding parts under the needle, following seams, edges or markings or moving edges of parts against the guide.


protective clothing apparel manufacturer

Protective clothing apparel manufacturers produce personal protective equipment (PPE) made of textiles. They produce wearing apparel resistant to different hazards, e.g. thermal, physical, electrical, biological, and chemical, etc., high visibility warming clothing, protective against cool, cold, rain, UV solar radiation, etc. They follow standards and assess the fulfilment of requirements.


Bleaching, Dyeing and Fabric Cleaning Machine Operators

Bleaching, dyeing and fabric cleaning machine operators operate and monitor machines that bleach, shrink, dye and otherwise treat fibres, yarn or cloth.

yarn finisher
finishing textile supervisor
finishing department manager
finishing textile technician
textile finishing technician
cloth finisher
textile finishing operator
finishing technician
bleaching textile technician
textile finisher
textile technician for finishing
bleaching machine operator
finishing technicians

Finishing textile technicians perform operations related to setting up finishing processes. The finishing processes are the final series of operations that improve the appearance and/or usefulness of textiles.


fabric dyeing technician
textile dyeing technician
dye textile supervisor
dyeing textile technician
dye textile machine operator

Textile dyeing technicians perform operations related to setting up dyeing processes.


beam dye operator
textile color formulator
package dyer
dye colorist
textile dye operator
textile colourist dyer
dyeing machine tender
textile dye colourist
cloth dyer
fabric dyer
beam dyer
textile dye colorist
textile dyer
textile colorist dyer

Textile dyers tend dye machines making sure that the setting of machines are in place. They prepare chemicals, dyes, dye baths and solutions according to formulas. They make samples by dyeing textiles and calculating the necessary formulas and dyes upon all kind of yarn and textiles.


textile dyeing and finishing machine operator

dyeing, finishing, coating, laminating textile machine operator

Textile finishing machine operators operate, supervise, monitor and maintain the production of textiles finishing machines.


Fur and Leather Preparing Machine Operators

Fur and leather preparing machine operators monitor and operate various machines that prepare leather or treat fur- or wool-bearing pelts. They trim, scrape, clean, tan, buff and dye animal hides, pelts or skins to produce leather stock and finished furs.

leather production splitting machine operator

Leather production machine operators use the tannery machinery and programs according to specific requirements in order to meet the department's standards. They do routine maintenance of the machinery.


color sampling operator
colour sampling operators
colouring machine operator
colour blender
color blender
color mixer
dyers
color sampling operators
colour maker
colour mixer
color maker
coloring machine operator

Colour sampling operators apply colours and finish mixes, such as pigments, dyes,  according to the defined recipes.


leather finishing coating machine operator

Leather finishing operators use machines for finishing leather according to the required specifications for surface characteristics, as provided by the client. Surface characteristics refer to colour nuance, quality, pattern and special properties, such as waterproofness, antiflame retardance, antifogging of the leather. They arrange the dosage of finishing mixes to apply to the leather and do the routine maintenance of the machinery.


Shoemaking and Related Machine Operators

Shoemaking and related machine operators monitor and operate machines which produce and repair standard or special footwear, handbags and other accessories, mainly made of leather.

leather goods automatic cutting system operator

leather goods automated cutting machine operator

leather goods automated cutting system operator

Automated cutting machine operators send files from the computer to the cutting machine, place the material to be cut and digitize and select the fault in the materials surface in order to perform the nesting of the parts, unless the machine makes it automatically. They give the order to the machine to cut, collect the cut pieces and do the final quality control analysis against specifications and quality requirements. They also monitor the status of the cutting machine working devices.


footwear production cutting machine operator

footwear production sewing machine operator

Footwear production machine operators tend specific machines in the industrial production of footwear. They operate machinery for lasting, cutting, closing, and finishing footwear products. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.


belts & handles cutting machine operator

leather goods cutting operator for linings and other materials

leather goods cutting attendant for linings and other materials

belts and handles cutting machine attendant

leather goods cutting technician for linings and other materials

bottom stock manufacturing machine operator

belts and handles cutting machine tender

leather goods cutting technologist for linings and other materials

linings and other materials cutting operator

leather goods cutting worker for linings and other materials

belts & handles cutting machine attendant

belts and handles cutting machine operator

Cutting machine operators check leather, textiles, synthetic materials, dyes and footwear. They select areas of materials to be cut in terms of quality and stretch direction, take the decision of where and how to cut and programme and execute specific technology or machine. The equipment used for large surfaces of materials is frequently an automatic knife. Cutting machine operators position and handle leather or other materials. They adjust cutting machines, match footwear components and pieces, and check cut pieces against specifications and quality requirements.


Footwear maintenance technicians are the professionals who install, program and tune different types of cutting, stitching, assembling and finishing equipment used in footwear production. They perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and verify periodically working conditions and performance. They analyse faults, correct problems, repair and substitute components or pieces, and do routine lubrications, providing information on their use and energetic consumption mainly to the decision makers inside the company.


shoe sewing machine operator
binding stitcher
shoe sewing machine tender
footwear stitching machine operator
shoe stitcher

Footwear stitching machine operators join the cut pieces of leather and other materials to produce the uppers. They use several tools and a wide range of machines such as flat bed, arm and one or two columns. They select threads and needles for the stitching machines, place pieces in the working area, and operate with the machine guiding parts under the needle. They follow seams, edges, markings or moving edges of parts against the guide. Finally, they cut excess thread or material from shoe parts using scissors or dyes.


machine puller and laster
lasting machine tender
lasting-machine operator
lasting machine operator
lasting room machine operator
laster

Lasting machine operators pull the forepart, the waist and the seat of the upper over the last using specific machines with the aim of obtaining the final shape of the footwear model. They start by placing the toe in the machine, stretching the edges of the upper over the last, and pressing the seat. They then flatten the wiped edges and cut excess box toe and lining, and use stitching or cementing to fix the shape.


insole beveler
toe puf moulder
insole and heel stiffener
arch-cushion-press operator
bevel cutting machine tender
arch cushion press operator
bevel cutting machine operator
pre-lasting operator
stiffener moulder

Pre-lasting operators handle tools and equipment for placing stiffeners, moulding toe puff and carry out other actions necessary for lasting the uppers of the footwear over the last. They make preparations for lasting-cemented construction by attaching the insole, inserting the stiffener, back moulding and conditioning the uppers before lasting.


sole stitcher
sole blacker
shoe cementer
sole and heel operator
heel nailing machine operator
heel nailing machine tender
sole cementer

Sole and heel operators attach soles or heels to the footwear by stitching, cementing or nailing. They may work with several machines, for example for slipping the lasts, or for roughing, dusting or attaching heels. They also operate various machines both for stitched or cemented constructions.


leather sewing machine operator
leather production worker
leather production machine operator
leather goods machine operator
leather products machine operator
leather products machine tender
leather products machinist
leather production machinist

Leather goods machine operators tend specific machines in the industrial production of leather goods products. They operate machinery for cutting, closing, and finishing luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness products. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.


Leather goods maintenance technicians programme and tune different types of cutting, stitching, finishing and specific equipment related to leather goods manufacturing. They take care of the preventive and corrective maintenance of the various equipment by periodically verifying their working conditions and performance, analysing faults, correcting problems, repairing and substituting components and performing routine lubrications. They provide information on the usage of equipment and its energetic consumption to decision makers inside the company.


leather goods pre-stitching machine operator

shoemaking pre-stitching folding machine operator

shoemaking pre-stitching folding machine tender

shoemaking pre-stitching folding operator

Pre-stitching machine operators handle tools and equipment for splitting, skiving, folding, punching, crimping, placking, and marking the uppers to be stitched and, when needed, apply reinforcement strips in various pieces. They may also glue the pieces together before stitching them. Pre-stitching machine operators perform these tasks according to the instructions of the technical sheet.


Laundry machine operators operate laundry, dry cleaning, pressing and fabric treatment machines in laundries and dry-cleaning establishments.

dry cleaning worker
laundry and dry cleaning operator
clothes washer
laundry and dry cleaning worke
laundry and dry cleaning assistant
laundry and dry cleaning supervisor
laundry and dry cleaning manager
laundry worker
dry cleaner

Laundry workers operate and monitor machines that use chemicals to wash or dry-clean articles such as cloth and leather garments, linens, drapes or carpets, ensuring the color and texture of these articles is being maintained. They work in laundry shops and industrial laundry companies and sort the articles received from clients by fabric type. They also determine the cleaning technique to be applied.


presser
fur ironer
laundry worker
laundry assistant
steam presser
dry cleaner
dry cleaning worker
laundry presser
clothes ironer
laundry ironer
laundry attendant
clothes presser

Laundry ironers re-shape clothing items and linen and remove creases from them by using irons, presses and steamers. They clean and maintain the ironing and drying area and organise the items accordingly.


laundry and dry cleaning workers supervisor

laundry and dry cleaning workers manager

Laundry workers supervisors monitor and coordinate the activities of the laundry and dry-cleaning staff of laundry shops and industrial laundry companies. They plan and implement production schedules, hire and train workers and monitor the production quality levels.


Textile, Fur and Leather Products Machine Operators Not Elsewhere Classified

This unit group covers textile, fur and leather products machine operators not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 815: Textile, Fur and Leather Products Machine Operators. For instance, the group includes those engaged in operating and monitoring machines which make hats, tents, mattresses or miscellaneous articles such as braids or other trimmings.

textile braiders
textile braiding supervisor
textile braiding foreman
textile braiding foreperson
textile braider
braiding machine operator
textile braiding forewoman

Braiding machine operators supervise the braiding process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and braiding conditions. They inspect braiding machines after set up, start up, and during production to ensure the product being braided is meeting specs and quality standards.


cable-braiding technician
braiding department manager
braiding textile technician
textile braiding operator
braiding technician
braiding machine setter
braiding textile setter
braiding machine tender

Braiding textile technicians perform operations related to setting up the braiding process.


canvas sail maker
canvas goods assembler
canvas goods producer
canvas goods production worker
canvas tent maker
canvas product assembler
canvas products maker
canvas goods production operative

Canvas goods assemblers construct products made from closely woven fabrics and leather such as tents, bags or wallets. Artists also use it as painting surface.


pinwheels and optical leather measuring operator

Leather measuring operators use machines to measure the surface area of leather and ensure that the machines are regularly calibrated. They note the size of leather for further invoicing.


mattress making machine operative
mattress making machine worker
mattress factory machine operator
mattress forming machine operative
mattress factory machine worker
mattress factory operative
mattress factory worker
mattress forming machine setter
mattress making machine setter
mattress making machine operator

Mattress making machine operators utilise machines to form mattresses. They create pads and coverings and cut, spread and attach the padding and cover material over the innerspring assemblies.


non-woven staple processing machine operator

non woven staple processing machine operator

Nonwoven staple machine operators perform physical nonwoven processing operations.


non woven technician
nonwoven textile worker
nonwoven technician
nonwoven department manager
non-woven textile worker
non-woven technician
nonwoven textile operator
nonwoven  textile technician
non woven textile worker
nonwoven machine operator

Nonwoven textile technicians perform operations related to setting up non-woven processes.


textile pattern machine operator
textile pattern making operator
textile pattern making machine operator
textile pattern making machinist
textile pattern making machine setter
textile pattern making machine tender

Textile pattern making machine operators create patterns, designs and decoration for textiles and fabrics using machines and equipment. They choose the materials and check the quality of the textiles both before and after their work.


Food and Related Products Machine Operators

Food and related machine operators set, operate and attend machinery used to slaughter animals, trim meat from carcasses; bake, freeze, heat, crush, mix, blend and otherwise process foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco leaves.

Food and related machine operators set, operate and attend machinery used to slaughter animals, trim meat from carcasses, and bake, freeze, heat, crush, mix, blend and otherwise process foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco leaves.

feed mill operator
animal feed worker
feed mill worker
animal feeder
feeder
feed worker
animal feed operator

Animal feed operators tend various animal feed processing machines in industrial plants such as mixing machines, filling machines, and loading machines.


cacao beans cleaner
cocoa bean treatment system operator
cocoa bean shelling machine operator
coca bean winnower controller
cocoa bean cleaning machine operator

Cacao beans cleaners operate machines for the removal of foreign materials such as stones, string and dirt from cacao beans. They operate silos as to move beans from there to hoppers. They direct the cleaned beans to specified silos. They operate air-cleaning system in order to remove further foreign materials.


candy production worker
candy machine operator
candy machine operative
candy production operative
sweets machine operator

Candy machine operators tend machines that weigh, measure, and mix candy ingredients. They form soft candies by spreading candy onto cooling and warming slabs and cutting them manually or mechanically. They cast candies in moulds or by machine that extrude candy.


sparkling machine operator
gasifier operator
drinks gasification processor
carbonation operator
beverage carbonation worker

Carbonation operators perform the injection of carbonation into beverages.


fermentation cellar supervisor
fermentation cellar operative
fermentation cellar machine minder
fermentation inspector
fermentation operator
vinegar production operator
fermentation equipment operator
fermentation cellar operator
cellar operator
cellar worker

Cellar operators take charge of fermentation and maturation tanks. They control fermentation process of wort inoculated with yeast. They tend equipment that cools and adds yeast to wort as to produce beer. For the purpose, they control the flow of refrigeration that goes through cool coils regulating the temperature of hot wort in the tanks.


centrifuge operator
spinning operator
spinning operative
centrifugal process operator
centrifuge operative

Centrifuge operators tend centrifugal machines that separate impurities from food materials aimed to be further processed as to achieve finished foodstuffs.


chilling operator
prepared meals operator

Chilling operators perform various processes and tend specific machines for manufacturing prepared meals and dishes. They apply chilling, sealing, and freezing methods to foodstuffs for non-immediate consumption.


chocolate mould worker
chocolate mould operator
chocolate molding operator
chocolate moulder
chocolate mould operative

Chocolate moulding operators tend machines and equipment that pour tempered chocolate into moulds to form bars, blocks, and other shapes of chocolate. They monitor machines to ensure that moulds do not jam.


cider products fermenter
cider fermentation process operator
cider fermentation operator
cider fermenter

Cider fermentation operators control the fermentation process of mash or wort inoculated with yeast.


filter cigarette-making machine operator

filter cigarette making machine operator

high-speed machine operator (tobacco products)

Cigarette making machine operators tend cigarette-making machines to encase tobacco in continuous paper rolls followed by cutting cigarettes from roll. They place roll of cigarette paper on spindles and set monogram-printing devices to print brand name on cigarette paper at specified position.


oil extractor operative
clarifier machine controller
oil extractor operator
clarifier
clarifier equipment operator

Clarifiers operate equipment to remove sediments and moisture from oleo and oils. They heat clarifying tank with steam and strainers for the clarification process. They remove foreign matters from the surface of hot oleo or oil stacks using skimmers.


bread making machine operator
baking operator
bakery worker

Baking operators tend automatic reels or conveyor-type ovens to bake bread, pastries and other bakery products. They interpret work orders to determine the products and the quantities to be baked. They set the operational speed of conveyors, baking times, and temperatures. They supervise the baking process and maintain oven operations in control.


cocoa mill worker
cocoa milling operator
cocoa mill operator
cocoa miller

Cocoa mill operators tend machines to pulverise cacao beans into powder of specified fineness. They use air classification systems that separate powder based on its density. Moreover, they weigh, bag, and stack the product.


cocoa press operator
cocoa compression operator
cocoa pressing operative
cocoa compression operative
cocoa pressing operator

Cocoa press operators tend one or more hydraulic cocoa presses to remove specified amounts of cocoa butter (natural oil of cocoa bean) from chocolate liquor.


grinding machine attendant
coffee grinder
grinder operator

Coffee grinders operate grinding machines to grind coffee beans to specified fineness.


coffee bean roasting specialist
coffee roaster
coffee bean roasting expert
coffee bean roaster

Coffee roasters control gas fired roasters to dry coffee beans. They dump coffee beans into roasting ovens and once roasted, they compare colour of roasting beans against specifications. They perform cooling of the beans by operating mechanical blowers.


dairy processing operator
dairy operator
dairy processor

Dairy processing operators set up and operate continuous flow or vat-type equipment to process milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products following specific instructions, methods and formulas.


dairy plant employee
dairy plant worker
dairy products manufacturing worker
dairy products worker
dairy production worker

Dairy products manufacturing workers set up, operate and tend equipment to process milk, cheese, ice cream and other dairy products.


distillery grain miller
distillery miller
distillery mill worker
distillery grain mill worker
distilling miller

Distillery millers tend distillery mills in order to clean and grind whole grain for use in production of distilled liquors. They tend cleaning machines to remove impurities from grains followed by the grinding and weighing of grains. They perform daily maintenance on pumps, air-conveyor chutes and machines.


distillery production worker
distillery worker
distiller
spirit beverage worker
spirits production worker

Distillery workers operate industrial distillery equipment and machinery. They perform the maintenance and cleaning of the machinery, roll barrels, and stamp barrel heads.


dryer attendant
drying attendant
drying worker
dryer
food products dryer operator

Dryer attendants tend rotary dryers to remove moisture from raw materials or food products in transformation. They observe instruments to verify dryer temperature and regulate steam pressure in order to determine if products have the specified moisture content.


spice sifter
extract mixer tester
tea blender
extract mixer
mechanical sifter operator

Extract mixer testers sift spices using mechanical sifters. They operate mixing machines to blend spices and weigh them until a specified consistency is reached. They compare colours of mixtures with the standard colour chart to ensure that colours of the mixture meet the specifications.


drinks filtration worker
beverage filtration technician
beverage filtration expert
drink filter operator
beverage filtration worker

Beverage filtration technicians operate machines that clarify beverages prior to filtering. For the purpose, they transfer fermented beverages from settling casks into clarifying tanks and spread chemicals over the surface of beverages to aid their clarification. Then, they pump beverages to transfer them to filtering tanks.


fat purifier
fat-purification worker
fat-purification operator
fats purifier
fat-purification operative

Fat-purification workers operate acidulation tanks and equipment that help with the separation of undesirable components from oils.


fish canning operative
fish canning operator
fish canner

Fish canning operators brine, cook and package fish. They sterilise fish canning lines and introduce fishes in tanks once heads and visceras have been removed from the body. They tend cooking stoves to preheat the fish, and fill the cans either manually or mechanically with fish, olive oil or other products.


fish products production operative
fish products manufacture specialist
fish products operator
fish production operator
fish production worker

Fish production operators regulate and supervise fish product manufacturing facilities. They keep stock of all required ingredients and equipment for mass manufacturing. They also perform processes such as moulding, breading, frying, freezing, setting the system's temperature and checking speeds.


grain purifier
flour purification operator
flour purification operative
flour purifier operator
flour purifier

Flour purifier operators tend machines to blend and sift flour. They tend screw conveyors to transport flour for blending and purification processes. They operate separators to sieve blended flour and to remove lumps before it is ready for packaging.


food production operator
food production operative
food production worker
food manufacturing worker
food worker

Food production operators supply and perform one or more tasks in different stages of the food production process. They perform manufacturing operations and processes to foods and beverages, perform packaging, operate machines manually or automatically, follow predetermined procedures, and take food safety regulations on board.


fruit-press operator
fruit press worker
fruit presser
fruit squeezer
fruit press operative

Fruit-press operators tend power presses to extract juice from fruits. For the purpose, they spread fruit evenly in cloth before tending the press and keep filter bags between sections in the machines ready for the extraction process. They are in charge of removing filter bags or pull cart from press and dump fruit pulp residue into containers.


fruit and veg canner
fruit ad veg canning operative
fruit and vegetable canner

Fruit and vegetable canners tend machines to prepare industrial products based on fruits and vegetables for storage or shipping. They perform a wide range of tasks such as sorting, grading, washing, peeling, trimming, and slicing. Moreover, they follow procedures for canning, freezing, preserving, packing food products.


brewer
malster
germination operator
steep vessel operator
maltster
brewery technician

Germination operators tend steeping and germination vessels where barley is germinated to produce malt.


honey extraction operative
extractor
honey production worker
honey extractor
honey process worker

Honey extractors operate machines to extract liquid honey from honeycombs. They place decapped honeycombs in honey-extracting machine baskets to empty honeycombs.


hydrogenation machine operative
hydrogenation machine operator
hydrogenator
hydrogenation operator
hydrogenation process operator

Hydrogenation machine operators control equipment to process base oils for manufacture of margarine and shortening products.


blanching operator
blancher
blanching process worker
blanching operative
blanching worker

Blanching operators remove outer coverings or skins from almonds and nuts in general. They cut leaves and impurities of raw material and control the flow of nuts, seeds, and/or leaves in the process. They use pressure and temperature to blanch the raw material if necessary.


chewing gum production operative
gum sheeting machine operator
kettle tender
chewing gum mixer operator
chewing gum production machinist

Kettle tenders operate machines that mix chewing gum base with sugar or sweetener. They follow procedures to place gum base in containers and then direct it to flow into mixers.


Liquor blenders regauge, filter, rectify, blend and verify proof of alcoholic drinks before these are prepared for bottling. For the purpose, they tend equipment and machinery to perform each one of these processes.


Liquor grinding mill operators run mills that grind cracked cocoa beans or nibs of cocoa bean paste as to obtain liquid chocolate of specified consistency. They operate hoppers by sliding their gates to release cocoa nibs which then go through grinding stones.


malt kiln worker
malt kiln operative
malt kiln operator
malt kiln specialist
malt worker

Malt kiln operators tend kiln machines and equipment while supervising that the grain roasting operation maintains in specified roasting parameters.


milk treatment operator
milk processing operator
milk treatment operative
milk heat treatment process operator
milk processing operative

Milk heat treatment process operators use equipments to perform different methods of pasteurisation and/or sterilisation to dairy liquid products. They operate equipment such as raw product booster pumps, homogenisers, flavour control equipment, clarifiers, separators, auxiliary pumps, and filters.


flour miller
miller
flour mill worker
grain mill worker
grain miller

Millers tend mills to grind cereal crops to obtain flour. They regulate the flow of materials that go into mills and adjust the grind to a specified fineness. They ensure basic maintenance and cleaning of equipments. They evaluate sample of product to verify fineness of grind.


pasta manufacturer
pasta production operator
pasta maker

Pasta operators manufacture dry pasta products. They unload raw ingredients from storage silos and ingredient delivery systems. These operators mix, press, extrude as to reach desired drying levels of pasta.


prepared meat operator
meat processor
meat manufacturer
meat process worker
meat machine operator

Prepared meat operators process meat either by hand or using meat machines such as meat grinding, crushing or mixing machines. They perform preservation processes such as pasteurising, salting, drying, freeze-drying, fermenting and smoking.  Prepared meat operators strive to keep meat free from germs and other health risks for a longer period than fresh meat.


refining operator
refining machine operator
refining worker
refining machine operative
refining machine worker

Refining machine operators tend machines to refine crude oils, such as soybean oil, cottonseed oil, and peanut oil. They tend wash tanks to remove by-products and remove impurities with heat.


sauce production plant worker
sauce making machine worker
sauce making machine operative
sauce production worker
sauce production operative
sauce making machine operator
sauce production plant operative
sauce maker
sauce production plant operator
sauce production operator

Sauce production operators process, produce and manufacture sauces made from fruits, vegetables, oils and vinegars. They operate machinery and equipment for activities such as mixing, pasteurising and packaging sauces.


manufacturers of soft-drinks
soft drinks manufacturer
beverage manufacturer
soft drinks supplier
tank tender
soft drinks producer
soft drinks retailer
blender operator

Blender operators produce non-alcoholic flavoured waters by managing the administration of a large selection of ingredients to water. They handle and administer ingredients such as sugar, fruits juices, vegetable juices, syrups based on fruit or herbs, natural flavours, synthetic food additives like artificial sweeteners, colours, preservatives, acidity regulators, vitamins, minerals, and carbon dioxide. They manage the quantities depending on the product.


starch converter
starch converting operator
starch conversion worker
starch worker
starch operator

Starch converting operators control converters to change starch into glucose or corn syrup. After processing, they test products to verify their purity.


refinery starch extractor
starch extraction operator
refinery starch operator

Starch extraction operators use equipment to extract starch from raw material such as corn, potatoes, rice, tapioca, wheat, etc.


sugar production operative
sugar refinery operator
sugar refinery operative
sugar worker
sugar plant operative

Sugar refinery operators tend and control refinery equipment to produce sugars and related products from raw sugar or other raw materials like corn starch.


vermouth processor
vermouth manufacturer
vermouth production operative
vermouth production operator
vermouth operative
vermouth producer

Vermouth manufacturers perform all the production processes required to produce vermouth. They mix ingredients and botanicals with wine and other spirits. They perform maceration, mixing and filtering of beverages together with the botanicals. Moreover, they manage the maturation of the beverages and forecast when the vermouth is ready for bottling.


fermenter
wine products fermenter
wine fermenter
fermentation process operator

Wine fermenters tend tanks to ferment crushed fruit or must into wines. They dump specified amounts of crushed fruits into wine tanks and mix them with syrup, chemicals or yeast. They prevent the growing of bacteria during fermentation.


yeast handler
brewing yeast distiller
yeast distilling operative
brewing yeast handling operative
yeast distiller

Yeast distillers extract alcohol from yeast to use it in the manufacture of distilled liquors. They weigh yeast quantities and gauge temperature to determine adequate conditions for distillation.


blending plant worker
blending plant operator
blending operator

Blending plant operators control equipment to weigh and mix vegetable oils used in products such as salad oil and margarines. They tend pump oils to perform the blending according to specific formulas. They draw off samples of mixed oil to examine its texture and colour and based on that make adjustments to blending processes.


brewing operator
brewery operator
brewery worker
brew house operator
brew house worker

Brew house operators monitor the processes of mashing, lautering and boiling of raw materials. They make sure that the brewing vessels are clean correctly and timely. They supervise the work in the brew house and operate the brew house equipment to deliver brews of good quality within the specified time.


bulk operator
bulk worker
bulk filling worker
bulk filler
bulk filling operative

Bulk fillers perform dumping of food products into barrels, tubs, or containers together with prescribed amounts of preservatives, such as salt, sugar, brine, syrup, or vinegar for the manufacturing of food products.


cacao bean roaster
cocoa roaster
cocoa bean processor
bean roaster
cocoa processor

Cacao bean roasters set up and operate cacao processing equipment such as continuous roasters, crackers fanners, drying and grinding equipment.


Wood Processing and Papermaking Plant Operators

Wood processing and papermaking plant operators monitor, operate, and control machinery to saw wood, cut veneer, make plywood, produce pulp and paper, and to otherwise prepare wood, pulp and paper for further use.

Pulp and papermaking plant operators operate and monitor equipment to process wood, pulp and other cellulose materials in the production of pulp and to produce coat and finish paper.

paper bleacher specialist
bleach stock preparation specialist
bleacher specialist
pulp bleacher specialist
bleach stock preparation technician
pulp bleacher technician
bleach stock preparation operator
bleacher operator
paper bleacher technician
bleacher technician
paper bleacher
pulp bleacher operator
paper bleacher operator

Bleacher operators tend a machine that bleaches wood pulp to serve in the production of white paper. Different bleaching techniques are used to complement the various pulping methods, and to obtain different grades of whiteness.


digester worker
pulp mill machine technician
digester cook
pulp mill specialist
pulp mill machine specialist
pulp mill operator
digester operative
pulp mill machine operator
pulp mill technician
digester technician
digester specialist
digester operator

Digester operators, or cooks, cook wood chips with soda ash or acid to separate the wood pulp from unwanted constituents. They test the resulting solution.


froth flotation deinking tank specialist

froth flotation deinking tank technician

Froth flotation deinking operators tend a tank that takes in recycled paper and mixes it with water. The solution is brought to a temperature around 50°C Celsius, after which air bubbles are blown into the tank. The air bubbles lift ink particles to the surface of the suspension and form a froth that is then removed.


papermaking laminate coating machine technician

paper making laminate coating machine operator

Laminating machine operators tend a machine that applies a plastic layer to paper to strenghten it and protect it from wetness and stains.


paper machine specialist
paper making machine specialist
paper making machine technician
paper machine hand
paper making machine operator
paper machine technician
paper maker
paper-making machine specialist
paper machine operator
paper-making machine operator
paper-making machine technician

Paper machine operators tend a machine that takes in pulp slurry, spread it out over a screen, and drains out the water. The drained slurry is then pressed and dried to produce paper.


paper pulp moulding machinist
paper pulp moulding machine specialist
paper pulp moulding technician
paper pulp moulding worker
paper pulp moulding operative
paper pulp moulding specialist
paper pulp moulding machine operator
paper pulp molding operator
paper pulp moulding machine technician

Paper pulp moulding operators tend a machine that moulds paper pulp in various shapes, usually for use in lightweight but sturdy packaging material, such as egg boxes.


pulp and paper technologist
pulp production engineer
pulp and paper production specialist
pulp production specialist
pulp production technologist
pulp and paper technician
pulp production technician
pulp technician

Pulp technicians perform technical tasks in the production of pulp. They work in pulp production teams where they maintain machines, resolve technical malfunctions and ensure the production process runs according to specifications.


wash deinking specialist
wash deinking operator
deinking specialist
deinking operator
deinking technician
deinking operative
wash deinking technician
wash deinking operative
wash deinking worker
deinking worker

Wash deinking operators operate a tank where recycled paper is mixed with water and dispersants to wash out printing inks. The solution, called a pulp slurry, is then dewatered to flush out the dissolved inks.


Wood processing plant operators monitor, operate, and control lumber mill equipment for sawing timber logs into rough lumber, cutting veneer, making plywood and particle board, and otherwise preparing wood for further use.

chipper machine operator
chipper machine technician
wood chipper technician
chipper operator
wood chipper specialist
chipper specialist
chipper
chipper technician
wood chipper operator
wood chipper
chipper machine specialist

Chipper operators tend machines that chip wood into small pieces for use in particle board, for further processing into pulp, or for use in its own right. Wood is fed into the chipper and shredded or crushed using a variety of mechanisms.


cross-cut saw operator
crosscut saw worker
crosscut sawyer
crosscut saw operator
cross-cut saw specialist
crosscut saw specialist
cross-cut sawyer
crosscut saw technician
cross-cut saw technician

Crosscut saw operators use a manual crosscut saw. Crosscut sawing is used for felling and bucking trees, or taking off the limbs to obtain logs. Crosscut sawyers may also work with smaller crosscut saws in a workshop to make manual cuts.


debarking machinist
debarking machine technician
log peeler operator
debarking machine operator
log peeler specialist
log peeling machine specialist
debarker specialist
debarking technician
debarker technician
debarking machine specialist
debarking operator
log peeling machinist
log peeler technician
log peeling machine operator
log peeler
debarker
log peeling machine technician
debarker operator
debarking specialist

Debarker operators operate debarking machines to strip harvested trees of their bark. The tree is fed into the machine, after which the bark is stripped using abrasion or cutting.


engineered wood board machine technician

engineered wood board machine specialist

Engineered wood board machine operators work with machines to bond particles or fibres made from wood or cork. Various industrial glues or resins are applied to obtain fibre board, particle board or cork board.


cross cut operator
sawmill operative
sawmill tender
sawing machine operator
sawmill operator
sawmill supervisor
sawmill machine operator
sawmill worker

Sawmill operators work with automated lumber mill equipment which saws timber into rough lumber. They also handle various sawing machines which further process the lumber in various shapes and sizes. These processes are nowadays often computer controlled.


contour band saw operator
band saw user
contour  bandsaw operator
band saw sawyer
band saw operative
head saw specialist
band saw technician
resaw operator
double-cut saw operator
vertical band saw operator
timber bandsaw operator
automated band saw operator
band saw operator
metal band saw operator
vertical  bandsaw operator
CNC band saw operator
timber band saw operator
band scroll saw operator
band scroll saw specialist
horizontal band saw operator
bandsaw operator
resaw specialist
band saw specialist
band scroll saw technician
automated bandsaw operator
metal bandsaw operator
head saw technician
band saw worker
production saw operator
horizontal bandsaw operator
CNC bandsaw operator
resaw technician
head saw operator

Band saw operators work with industrial saws that feature a continuous flexible blade revolving around two or more wheels. Band saws are most effective at producing irregular shapes.


thickness specialist
thickness operator
jointer technician
thicknesser specialist
planer operator
planer specialist
planer technician
planer thicknesser specialist
planer thicknesser
thickness planer technician
jointer operator
thickness planer operator
jointer specialist
thicknesser technician
planer thicknesser worker
thickness planer specialist
over-and-under technician
over-and-under operator
thickness technician
over-and-under specialist
planer thicknesser operator
thicknesser operator
planer thicknesser technician

Planer thicknesser operators use machinery to shave wood planks to a uniform thickness. The machine usually planes both sides of the plank in one operation. They feed the plank into the machine carefully to prevent excess planing at the edge known as 'snipe'.