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Agricultural machinery technicians repair, overhaul and maintain agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage equipment, seeding equi…
Aircraft assembly inspectors use measuring and testing equipment to inspect and monitor aircraft assemblies to ensure conformity to enginee…
Aircraft de-icer installers assemble, install, test, maintain and repair mechanical de-icing and anti-icing systems that prevent ice accumu…
Aircraft engine specialists advise on maintaining procedures to engines of aircrafts and helicopters. They perform operability tests to com…
Aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technicians perform overhaul, maintenance and repair work on gas turbine engines. They disassemble, in…
Aircraft maintenance coordinators plan, schedule, and manage the preparation and maintenance works in the hangars and workshops. They commu…
Aircraft maintenance technicians perform preventive maintenance to aircrafts, aircraft components, engines and assemblies, such as airframe…
Antique furniture reproducers duplicate and recreate antique furniture. They prepare drawings and templates of the article, create, fit and…
Artisan papermakers create paper slurry, strain it on screens, and dry it manually or using small scale equipment.
Asbestos abatement workers remove asbestos from buildings and other constructions, compliant with health and safety regulations concerning …
ATM repair technicians install, diagnose, maintain and repair automatic teller machines. They travel to their clients' location to provide …
Automated optical inspection operators (AOI operators) operate automated optical inspection machines to inspect assembled printed circuit b…
Automotive battery technicians assemble, install, inspect, maintain and repair batteries in motor vehicles. They use electrical test equipm…
Automotive brake technicians inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair braking, steering and suspension systems as well as wheels and tyres.
Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles such as air conditioning systems, …
Automotive test drivers drive prototype and pre-production vehicles and assess their performance, safety and comfort. They test the models …
Avionics technicians install, test, inspect and adjust electrical and electronic equipment, such as navigation, communication and flight co…
Bakers make a wide range of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. They follow all the processes from receipt and storage of raw material…
Basketmakers use stiff fibres to manually weave objects such as containers, baskets, mats and furniture. They use various traditional techn…
Bathroom fitters install bathroom elements. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and…
Battery test technicians use positive and negative wired plugs to test battery's resistance capacity. They also test rejected batteries to …
Bespoke footwear technicians perform activities in small production environments, e.g. workshops, where footwear is typically custom-made. …
Bicycle mechanics maintain and repair a variety of bicycle models and component parts. They may perform customized alterations, according t…
Bindery operators tend machines that bind printed or unprinted paper into volumes using staples, twine, glue or other binding technologies.
Blacksmiths heat metal, usually steel, in a forge and shape it with a hammer, chisel, and an anvil. Contemporarily, they predominantly crea…
Boat riggers use hand and power tools to install motors, gauges, controls and accessories such as batteries, lights, fuel tanks and ignitio…
Boilermakers operate a variety of equipment and machinery to create, repipe and retube hot water and steam boilers, producing them in all s…
Book restorers work to correct and treat books based on an evaluation of their aesthetic, historic and scientific characteristics. They det…
Book-sewing machine operators tend a machine that stitches paper together to form a volume. They check that signatures are inserted the rig…
Boring machine operators prepare, operate, and maintain single or multiple spindle machines using a boring bar with a hardened, rotary, mul…
Braziers operate various equipment and machinery in order to join two metal pieces together, by heating, melting and forming a metal filler…
Bricklayers assemble brick walls and structures by skilfully laying the bricks in an established pattern, using a binding agent like cement…
Briquetting machine operators tend equipment to dry, mix, and compress metal chips into briquettes for use in a smelter.
Brush makers insert different types of material such as horsehair, vegetable fiber, nylon, and hog bristle into metal tubes called ferrules…
Building electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in buildings. They make sure installed el…
Building exterior cleaners remove dirt and litter from a building's exterior, as well as perform restoration tasks. They ensure the cleanin…
Butchers order, inspect and buy meat to prepare it and sell it as consumable meat products. They perform activities such as cutting, trimmi…
Cabinet makers build cabinets or other pieces of furniture by cutting, shaping and fitting pieces of wood. They use different kind of power…
Cable jointers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in underground pipes and grooves. They also make and repair electrica…
Candle makers mold candles, place the wick in the middle of the mold and fill the mold with wax, by hand or machine. They remove the candle…
Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as …
Carpet fitters lay rolls of carpet as a floor covering. They cut the carpet to size, prepare the surface, and put the carpet in place.
Carpet handicraft workers use handicraft techniques to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or other text…
Carpet weavers operate machinery to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or synthetic textiles using spec…
Casting mould makers create metal, wooden or plastic models of the finished product to be cast. The patterns are then used to create moulds…
Ceiling installers install ceilings in buildings. They apply different techniques as the situation requires-for example when fire resistanc…
Ceramic painters design and create visual art on ceramic surfaces and objects such as tiles, sculptures, tableware and pottery. They use a …
Chain making machine operators tend and operate the proper equipment and machinery for the creation of metal chains, including precious met…
Chimney sweeps undertake cleaning activities of chimneys for all types of buildings. They remove ash and soot and perform maintenance on a …
Chimney sweep supervisors oversee and coordinate the activities of chimney sweeps. They do quality checks and ensure compliance with safety…
Chocolatiers make confectionery products with chocolate. They perform activities such as examination, feeling, and tasting of ground chocol…
Cigar inspectors test, sort, sample and weigh cigars in order to find defects and deviations from the product's specifications.
Clock and watchmakers make mechanical or electronic clocks and watches. They use precision hand tools or automated machinery to assemble th…
Clothing CAD patternmakers design, evaluate, adjust and modify patterns, cutting plans and technical files for all kinds of wearing apparel…
Clothing cutters mark, cut, shape, and trim textile or related materials according to blueprints or specifications in the manufacture of we…
Clothing product graders produce patterns in different sizes (i.e. scaled-up and scaled-down) to reproduce the same wearing apparel in diff…
Clothing quality inspectors inspect manufactured components and ready-made garments in order to classify them according to their quality by…
Coachbuilders execute work on vehicle bodies and coaches. They have skills to form body parts from panels, manufacture and assemble the fra…
Coffee tasters taste coffee samples in order to evaluate the features of the product or to prepare blending formulas. They determine the pr…
Communication infrastructure maintainers install, repair, run and maintain infrastructure for communication systems.
Computer hardware repair technicians install, examine, test and repair computer hardware and peripheral components. They test computers' fu…
Computer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the prod…
Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. The…
Confectioners make a varied range of cakes, candies and other confectionery items for industrial purposes or for direct selling.
Construction commercial divers work below the surface of the water to install equipment, such as hydraulic structures, waterways and marine…
Construction equipment technicians inspect, maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, forestry and earthworks such as b…
Construction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specia…
Construction scaffolders put up scaffolds and platforms in order to make safe construction work at heights possible.
Consumer electronics repair technicians use electrical equipment to diagnose malfunctions and test functionality of consumer electronics su…
Consumer goods inspectors evaluate assembled parts of consumer goods and products for compliance with specifications and defects in-line wi…
Container equipment assemblers manufacture containers such as boilers or pressure vessels. They read blueprints and technical drawings to a…
Control panel testers test the electrical control panels. They read blueprints to check if the wiring is connected correctly. Control panel…
Coopers build barrels and related products made of segments of wood, like wooden buckets. They shape the wood, fit hoops around them, and s…
Coppersmiths craft and repair items made of non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass and similar materials. They shape and form the raw mat…
Coquille casting workers manufacture castings, including pipes, tubes, hollow profiles and other products of the first processing of steel,…
Costume makers construct, sew, stitch, dye, adapt and maintain costumes to be used in events, live performances and in movies or television…
Crane technicians assemble industrial and harbor cranes components. They install conveyors and controls. Crane technicians perform the fina…
Curing room workers assist in the blending, aging, and fermenting of tobacco strips and stems for the production of cigars, chewing tobacco…
Dairy products makers artisanally process raw milk to make dairy products such as butter, cheese, cream and milk.
Decontamination workers remove and dispose of hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials or contaminated soil. They handle hazardou…
Decorative painters design and create visual art on different kinds of surfaces such as pottery, casings, glass and fabric. They use divers…
Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures. They safely destroy buildings and remove the debris to permit the site to be u…
Diesel engine mechanics repair and maintain all types of diesel engines. They use hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine …
Digital printers work with machines that print directly to the medium, without an intervening plate. Digital printers usually use laser or …
Digital prototypers transform paper pattern into digital form using special computer software. They operate and monitor machines which make…
Dismantling workers perform the dismantling of industrial equipment, machinery and buildings as instructed by the team leader. They use hea…
Doll makers design, create and repair dolls using various materials such as porcelain, wood or plastic. They build moulds of forms and atta…
Domestic electricians install and maintain electrical infrastructures and domestic machinery in homes and other residential buildings. They…
Door installers set doors in place. They remove the old door if present, prepare the frame opening, and set the new door in place square, s…
Drain technicians install and maintain drainage equipment used in sewer systems, such as pipes and valves. They analyse the design and ensu…
Dressmakers design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other m…
Drilling machine operators set up, program and control drilling machines, designed to drill holes in workpieces using a computer-controlled…
Drill press operators set up and operate drill presses designed to cut excess material from or enlarge a hole in a fabricated workpiece usi…
Drop forging hammer workers utilise forging machinery and equipment, specifically machined hammers, in order to form ferrous and non-ferrou…
Electrical equipment inspectors check finished electrical products for physical defects and faulty electrical connections. They record insp…
Electrical mechanics install, repair and maintain mechanical and electrical components of machinery, tools and equipment. They test electri…
Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring systems. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machinery. This…
Electricity distribution technicians construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution systems. They maintain and repair …
Electric meter technicians install and maintain electric meter systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance…
Electron beam welders set up and tend machines designed to join separate metal workpieces together through the use of a high-velocity elect…
Electronic equipment inspectors check electronic equipment for any defects and malfunctions. They ensure that the equipment is correctly as…
Embroiderers puch designs and decorate textile surfaces by hand or by using an embroidery machine. They apply a range of traditional stitch…
Engineered wood board graders inspect finished engineered wood products for quality issues such as inclomplete gluing, warping or blemishin…
Engraving machine operators set up, programme, and tend engraving machines designed to precisely carve a design in the surface of a metal w…
Event electricians set up and dismantle temporary, reliable electrical systems to support events. They work in locations without access to …
Event scaffolders set up and dismantle temporary seating, stages and structures which support performance equipment, artists and the audien…
Farm milk controllers are responsible for measuring and analysing the production and quality of the milk and providing advise accordingly.
Farriers inspect, trim and shape the hooves of horses and make and fit horseshoes, in compliance with any regulatory requirements.
Fibre optic installers carry out the installation of optical fibre and are responsible for all the tasks required to assemble the cabling s…
Filigree makers create a delicate kind of jewellery, usually of gold and silver, called a filigree. They solder together tiny beads, twiste…
Fireplace installers install wood, gas and electric fireplaces in homes, according to the instructions from the manufacturer and in complia…
Fisheries assistant engineers assist the marine chief engineer with checking operations and maintenance of the propulsion plant, machinery …
Fishing net makers make and assemble fishing net gear and carry out reparation and maintenance, as directed by the drawings and/or traditio…
Fish preparation operators realize the preparation of fish and shellfish according to hygiene, food safety and trade regulations. They carr…
Fish trimmers cut off fish heads and remove organs from the body for fish and seafood production. They remove organs by scraping and washin…
Fitters and turners use machine tools to create and modify metal parts according to set specifications in order to fit components for machi…
Flexographic press operators use flexographic relief plate to print on almost any material. The relief plate is inked and pressed onto the …
Fluid power technicians install and assemble equipment that uses liquid or gas pressure to transmit or regulate power. They also perform te…
Food graders inspect, sort and grade food products. They grade food products according to sensory criteria or with the help of machinery. T…
Footwear 3D developers design footwear models, make, adjust and modify patterns using computer aided design systems. They focus on the sust…
Footwear CAD patternmakers design, adjust and modify patterns for all kinds of footwear using CAD systems. They check laying variants using…
Footwear hand sewers join the cut pieces of leather and other materials using simple tools, such as needles, pliers and scissors to produce…
Footwear patternmakers design and cut patterns for all kinds of footwear using a variety of hand and simple machine tools. They check vario…
Footwear quality controllers perform visual analysis of the aspects of footwear, raw material and components applying criteria previously d…
Forestry machinery technicians maintain and transport forestry machinery. As part of the maintenance of forestry machinery, they make use o…
Forge equipment technicians maintain and repair forge machinery such as presses and material handling equipment. They perform evaluations o…
Foundry moulders manufacture cores for metal moulds, which are used to fill a space in the mould that must remain unfilled during casting. …
Foundry operative manufacture castings, including pipes, tubes, hollow profiles and other products of the first processing of steel, by ope…
Frame makers build frames, mostly out of wood, for pictures and mirrors. They discuss the specifications with customers and build or adjust…
Furniture finishers treat the surface of wood furniture using hand and power tools to sand, clean and polish. They apply wood coatings onto…
Furniture restorers analyse materials and techniques in order to assess the state of an old piece of furniture and to identify and classify…
Furniture upholsterers provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing and covers. Sometimes they have to remove old padding, filling and …
Gas service technicians install and maintain gas service appliances and systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in a…
Gear machinists make precision parts for gears and other driving elements. They use a variety of machine tools.
Geothermal technicians install and maintain geothermal power plants and commercial and residential geothermal heating installations. They p…
Glass bevellers measure, cut, assemble and install flat glass and mirrors. They also load and unload glass, mirrors and equipment, drive to…
Glass-blowers design, produce and decorate glass artefacts such as stained glass windows, mirrors and architectural glass. Some glass-blowe…
Glass engravers engrave lettering and ornamental designs onto glass articles, using engravers hand tools. They sketch and lay out the lette…
Glass painters design and create visual art on glass or crystal surfaces and objects such as windows, stemware and bottles. They use a vari…
Glove makers design and manufacture technical, sport or fashion gloves.
Goldsmiths design, manufacture and sell jewellery. They also adjust, repair and appraise gems and jewellery for customers using experience …
Gravure press operators work with gravure presses, where the image is engraved directly on a roll. They set up the press and monitor it dur…
Greasers make sure industrial machines are properly lubricated to maintain operations. They use grease guns to oil machines. Greasers also …
Grinding machine operators set up, program and control grinding machines, designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amo…
Ground lighting officers carry out the inspection and maintenance of airports' lighting systems. They record their findings and formulate t…
Ground riggers assist level riggers assembling temporary suspension structures to support performance equipment. Their work is based on ins…
Guitar makers create and assemble parts to build guitars according to specified instructions or diagrams. They work wood, measure and attac…
Gunsmiths modify and repair metal fabricated firearms for special costumer specifications. They use machines and hand tools such as planers…
Halal butchers order, inspect and buy meat to prepare it and sell it as consumable meat products in accordance with Islamic practices. They…
Halal slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses of halal meat from cows and chickens for further processing and distribution. Th…
Hand brick moulders create unique bricks, pipes, and other heat-resistant products using hand moulding tools. They create moulds according …
Hand lasting operators shape and secure linings and uppers over the last by hand. They pull the forepart, the waist and the seat of the upp…
Hardwood floor layers install floors made of solid wood. They prepare the surface, cut parquet or board elements to size, and lay them in a…
Harp makers create and assemble parts to create harps according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, measure and attach s…
Harpsichord makers create and assemble parts to make harpsichords according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, tune, te…
Harvest divers perform extraction and collection of marine resources, such as algae, coral, razor shells, sea urchins and sponges, in a saf…
Heating and ventilation service installers maintain and place industrial heating and refrigeration systems. They set up furnaces, thermosta…
Heating technicians install and maintain gas, electric, oil, solid-fuel and multiple fuel heating and ventilation equipment as stand-alone …
Heat treatment furnace operators monitor the process of heat treatment of castings. They control the treatment furnaces and direct all acti…
Hide graders sort hides, skins, wet blue, and crust depending on the natural characteristics, category, weight and also magnitude, location…
High riggers assemble and hoist temporary suspension structures on heights to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruc…
Hot foil operators tend machines which apply a metallic foil on other materials using pressure cylinders and heating. They also mix colors,…
House builders construct, maintain and repair houses or similar small buildings using a range of techniques and materials of several constr…
Household appliances repair technicians use electrical equipment to test resistance or voltage and to identify appliances' malfunctions. Th…
Hydraulic forging press workers set up and tend hydraulic forging presses, designed to shape ferrous and non-ferrous metal workpieces inclu…
Idiophone musical instruments makers create and assemble parts to make idiophone instruments to specified instructions or diagrams. They sh…
Imagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible res…
Industrial electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in large industrial and commercial buil…
Industrial machinery mechanics work on new machinery and equipment in operation. They set up for the specific application and build accesso…
Instrument technicians assist and support musicians before, during and after the performance to ensure the instruments and the connected eq…
Insulation workers install a variety of insulation materials to shield a structure or materials from heat, cold, and noise from the environ…
Irrigation system installers build the necessary infrastructure for irrigation of soil, usually for agricultural purposes. They may be spec…
Irrigation technicians specialise in the installation, maintenance and repair of sprinklers, pipes and other irrigation systems. They opera…
Jewellers fabricate and repair various jewellery articles. They create models from wax or metal and they may undertake the casting process …
Jewellery engravers engrave lettering and ornamental designs onto jewellery articles, using engravers handtools. They sketch and lay out th…
Jewellery mounters create the framework for a piece of jewellery, on which the precious stones are added to later.
Jewellery polishers ensure that finished jewellery pieces are cleaned by customer demand or prepared for sale. They may also perform minor …
Jewellery repairers use specialised hand tools to carry out adjustments and repairs to all types of jewellery pieces. They resize rings or …
Keyboard musical instrument makers create and assemble parts to create keyboard instruments according to specified instructions or diagrams…
Kitchen unit installers install kitchen elements in homes. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if…
Knitters create textiles or fabric by knitting pieces of yarn. They use traditional techniques to create interlocking loops of yarn which f…
Kosher butchers order, inspect and buy meat to prepare it and sell it as consumable meat products in accordance with Jewish practices. They…
Kosher slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses of kosher meat for further processing and distribution. They slaughter animals …
Lacquer spray gun operators operate lacquer spray guns designed to provide otherwise finished metal, wooden or plastic workpieces with a ha…
Land-based machinery technicians maintain, overhaul and repair agricultural equipment and machinery.
Laser beam welders set up and tend laser beam welding machines designed to join separate metal workpieces together through the use of a las…
Laser cutting machine operators set up, program and tend laser cutting machines, designed to cut, or rather burn off and melt, excess mater…
Laser marking machine operators set up and tend laser marking or engraving machines designed to precisely carve a design in the surface of …
Lathe and turning machine operators set up, program and tend lathe and turning machines designed to cut excess metal from a metal workpiece…
Leaf sorters analyse colour and condition of tobacco leaves in order to determine whether they should be used as cigar wrappers or binders.…
Leaf tiers tie tobacco leaves manually into bundles for processing. They select loose leaves by hand and arrange them with butt ends togeth…
Leather goods artisanal workers manufacture leather goods or parts of leather goods by hand according to the specifications of the customer…
Leather goods CAD patternmakers design, adjust and modify 2D patterns using CAD systems. They check laying variants using nesting modules o…
Leather goods finishing operators organise leather goods products to be finished applying different types of finishing, e.g. creamy, oily, …
Leather goods hand cutting operators check leather and their materials and cutting dies, select areas to be cut, position pieces on the le…
Leather goods hand stitchers join the cut pieces of leather and other materials using simple tools such as needles, pliers and scissors to …
Leather goods manual operators handle tools to prepare the joint of the pieces in order to ready the pieces to be stitched or to close the …
Leather goods patternmakers design and cut patterns for various kinds of leather goods using a variety of hand and simple machine tools. Th…
Leather goods quality controllers analyse visual aspects of the leather goods related to appearance, robustness, absence of wrinkles, strai…
Leather sorters inspect and classify leather during and at the end of the production process according to the qualitative features, destina…
Lift technicians set lifts into a prepared framed hoist-way. They install support assembly, set up the lift pump or motor, piston or cable,…
Lithographers make and prepare metal plates to be used as the original in various printing processes and media. Plates are usually laser-et…
Locksmiths install and repair mechanical and electronic lock systems using specialized tools. They cut and make duplicated keys for their c…
Lumber graders inspect lumber, or wood cut into planks. They test the lumber, look for irregularities and grade the wood based on quality a…
Made-up textile articles manufacturers create made-up articles of any textile materials except apparel. They manufacture products such as h…
Malt masters evaluate and grade different malts on a sensory basis for brewing purposes. They assess the look, the smell, and the taste of …
Manufactured wooden building assemblers put together wooden elements for use in construction. The elements, or modules, may consist of wall…
Marine electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in vessels such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radi…
Marine electronics technicians lay out, install and repair electronic systems and equipment in vessels. They assemble electronic components…
Marine fitters work primarily in fabrication, subassembly, assembly and final assembly of all structural components on commercial and naval…
Marine mechanics are in charge of the engines and mechanical parts of the vessel and replace defective equipment and parts. They communicat…
Marine painters work in the shipbuilding industry and are responsible for completing the blasting, painting, hull washing and cleaning, scr…
Marine upholsterers manufacture, assemble and repair interior components for all types of boats. They use power tools, hand tools and shop …
Master coffee roasters design new coffee styles and ensure the quality of blends and recipes pragmatically. They write blending formulas to…
Mattress makers form mattresses by creating pads and coverings. They tuft mattresses by hand and cut, spread and attach the padding and cov…
Meat cutters cut carcasses of animals into large and smaller parts for further processing. They remove bones from pre-processed carcasses o…
Meat preparations operators prepare fresh meat with ingredients such as spices, herbs or additives in order to make ready-for-sale meat pre…
Mechanical forging press workers set up and tend mechanical forging presses, designed to shape ferrous and non-ferrous metal workpieces inc…
Membranophone musical instruments makers create and assemble parts to make membranophone instruments to specified instructions or diagrams.…
Metal engravers make incisions of a design onto a metal surface by carving grooves into it, usually for decorative purposes, including meta…
Metal nibbling operators cut detailed patterns from metal surfaces by using manual or powered metal nibblers, such as a handheld nibbling d…
Metal planer operators set up and operate a planer, which is a metalworking machine designed to cut excess material from a metal workpiece …
Metal polishers use metal working equipment and machinery to polish and buff almost finished metal workpieces in order to enhance their smo…
Metal product quality control inspectors perform preventive and operational quality control on the metal products. They examine the materia…
Metal sawing machine operators set up and operate metal sawing machines designed to cut excess metal from a metal workpiece by the use of a…
Metalworking lathe operators set up and tend a metalworking lathe manually, which is responsible for cutting metal to its desired size and …
Milk reception operators use devices that ensure the correct qualitative and quantitative reception of the raw milk. They perform initial c…
Milling machine operators set up, program and control milling machines, designed to cut excess material from metal workpieces using a compu…
Mining electricians install, maintain and repair specialised electrical mining equipment using their knowledge of electrical principles. T…
Mining equipment mechanics install, remove, maintain and repair mining equipment.
Mobile devices technicians carry out proper fault diagnosis to improve the quality of mobile devices and repair them. They provide informat…
Mobile phone repair technicians run tests to assess the mobile phones' functionality, install and update phone software, troubleshoot wirin…
Motor vehicle assembly inspectors use measuring and testing equipment to inspect and monitor motor vehicle assemblies to ensure conformity …
Motor vehicle upholsterers create manufacturing templates, manufacture and assemble interior components for cars, buses, trucks etc. They u…
Moulding machine operators operate machines that are part of the production process of moulds for the manufacturing of castings or other mo…
Moulding machine technicians service machinery used in the casting and moulding of plastics and other materials. They calibrate the equipme…
Mouldmakers manually create moulds for the production of metal products. They mix sand and hardening materials to obtain a specialised mixt…
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Nailing machine operators work with machines that nail wooden elements together, usually hydraulically. They put the elements to be nailed …
Non-destructive testing specialists carry out testing of vehicles, vessels, other manufactured objects, and construction structures without…
Office equipment repair technicians provide services to businesses related to installing, maintaining and repairing new or existing equipme…
Offset printers handle an offset press in order to print an image. The offset press transfers an inked image from the plate to a rubber bla…
Oil mill operators tend mills to extract oil from oilseed following artisanal techniques.
Oilseed pressers operate hydraulic presses that extracts oil from oilseed.
Optical instrument assemblers read blueprints and assembly drawings to assemble lenses and optical instruments, such as microscopes, telesc…
Optical instrument repairers repair optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, camera optics, and compasses. They test the instr…
Organ builders create and assemble parts to build organs according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, tune, test and in…
Ornamental metal workers use finishing equipment and machinery to shape and finish fabricated ornamental metal workpieces, often used for t…
Orthopaedic footwear technicians design footwear and make patterns, using manufacturing technology. They compensate and accommodate foot an…
Overhead line workers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in overhead power lines. They also make and repair electrical …
Oxy fuel burning machine operators set up and tend machines designed to cut, or rather burn off, excess material from the metal workpiece u…
Paper embossing press operators use a press to raise or recess certain areas of the medium, so as to create relief on the print. Two matchi…
Paperhangers are specialised in hanging up wallpaper. They apply adhesives to the paper, or to the wall in the case of reinforced wallpaper…
Pasta makers prepare fresh pasta, fillings, and other types of pasta following specific recipes and processes.
Pastry makers prepare and bake cakes, cookies, croissants, pies and alike products according to recipes.
Pesticides sprayers mix pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and other chemical solutions, and apply them via technical equipment such as …
Pest management workers identify, eliminate and repel pests by applying specific chemical solutions, setting traps and other equipment to c…
Piano makers create and assemble parts to make pianos according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, tune, test and inspe…
Pipeline maintenance workers operate different equipment to keep the suitability of the pipelines. They perform checks for deviations and a…
Pipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through t…
Plasma cutting machine operators set up and operate plasma cutting machines designed to cut and shape excess material from a metal workpiec…
Plasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish. They mix dry plaster powder with water, t…
Plate glass installers fit panes of glass into windows and other structural elements like glass doors, walls, façades and other structures.
Plumbers maintain and install water, gas and sewage systems. They inspect pipes and fixtures on a regular basis or make repairs as needed. …
Pneumatic systems technicians use blueprints and technical documentation to assemble and install equipment operated by gas or air under pre…
Porcelain painters design and create visual art on porcelain surfaces and objects such as tiles and pottery. They use a variety of techniqu…
Pottery and porcelain casters fill moulds with clay to cast pottery and porcelain wares. They pour excess slip out of the mould when needed…
Power tool repair technicians identify defects and repair electrically powered tools such as drills, chainsaws, lawn mowers and grinding ma…
Precious stone cutters use cutting machines and tools to cut or carve diamonds and other gemstones according to diagrams and patterns while…
Precious stone setters use tools to insert diamonds and other gemstones into jewellery settings according to specifications. The setting of…
Precision device inspectors make sure precision devices, such as micrometers and gauges, operate according to design specifications. They m…
Precision instrument assemblers read blueprints and assembly drawings to assemble precision instruments such as micrometers, gauges, thermo…
Precision mechanics manufacture precision metal components for machines and assemble them into functional units. They also build electronic…
Prepress operators create a prepress proof or sample of what the finished product is expected to look like. They monitor printing quality, …
Prepress technicians prepare printing processes by formatting, setting and composing text and graphics into a suitable form. This includes …
Printed circuit board test technicians inspect and test printed circuit boards. They perform a range of printed circuit board testing proce…
Print folding operators tend a machine that folds paper and bundles of paper.
Printing textile technicians perform operations related to setting up the printing processes.
Product assembly inspectors evaluate products for compliance with specifications and defects in-line with clients' requirements and organis…
Product graders perform preventive and operational quality control on products and rescources. They inspect, grade and evaluate the materia…
Production potters process and form clay, by hand or by using the wheel, into end-products pottery, stoneware products, earthenware product…
Product quality controllers check the quality of manufactured products. They work in manufacturing facilities where they perform basic insp…
Product quality inspectors check products in order to assess their compliance in reference to a standard or reference guideline. They obser…
Pulp graders grade paper pulp based on a number of possible criteria, such as pulping process, raw materials, bleaching methods, yield, and…
Punch press operators set up and tend punch presses designed to cut workpieces into their desired shape by propelling a hydraulic ram to pu…
Radio technicians install, adjust, test, maintain, and repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way r…
Railway car upholsterers create manufacturing templates, manufacture and assemble interior components for train carriages. They use power t…
Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, el…
Recreation model makers design and construct recreation scale models from various materials such as plastic, wood, wax and metals, mostly b…
Refurbishing technicians overhaul and refurbish inner parts of vehicles, such as engine parts and diesel pumps.
Reprographics technicians are responsible for the full or partial process of reproduction of graphical documents through mechanical-driven …
Rescue divers are divers that manage underwater emergencies. They prevent and manage problems underwater, handle dive emergencies and opera…
Resilient floor layers place prefabricated tiles or rolls of flooring materials such as linoleum, vinyl, rubber or cork to serve as floor c…
Riggers specialise in the lifting of heavy objects, often helped by a crane or derrick. They work with crane operators to attach and detach…
Rigging supervisors oversee rigging operations. They manage and coordinate employees who operate lifting and rigging equipment. They organi…
Riveters assemble several metal parts together by riveting guns, rivet set and hammers, or by operating a riveting machine that all perform…
Roadside vehicle technicians perform onsite repairs, tests and maintenance to roadside vehicles. They locate and travel to customers' vehic…
Rolling stock assembly inspectors use measuring and testing equipment to inspect and monitor rolling stock assemblies to ensure conformity …
Rolling stock electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in rail vehicles such as air conditioning systems…
Roofers cover structures with roofs. They install the weight-bearing elements of a roof, either flat or pitched, then cover it with a weath…
Rotating equipment mechanics are responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance activities for rotating equipment such as turbines, …
Router operators set up and operate multi-spindle routing machines, in order to hollow-out or cut various hard materials such as wood, comp…
Scanning operators tend scanners. They feed print materials into the machine and set controls on the machine or on a controlling computer t…
Scrap metal operative cut big sheets of metal scrap in order to prepare them for being used in a smelter.
Screen making technicians engrave or etch screens for textile printing.
Screen printers tend a press that presses ink through a screen. They are responsible for the setup, operation and maintenance of the screen…
Screw machine operators set up and tend mechanical screw machines designed to manufacture (threaded) screws out of processed metal workpiec…
Security alarm technicians install and maintain security alarm systems to protect against hazards such as fire and burglary. They install s…
Septic tank servicers clean and maintain septic systems. They repair damages and faults, and ensure the tanks are cleaned and maintained, o…
Sewerage network operatives maintain sewerage systems which remove and transport wastewater and sewerage. They inspect pipes, pumping stati…
Sewer construction workers install sewer pipes to transport wastewater out of structures and to a body of water or treatment facility. They…
Sewing machinists sew components of wearing apparel together. They can repair and renovate wearing apparel by hand or by using different se…
Sheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and ot…
Shipwrights build and repair small type of water vessels from pleasure craft to naval vessels. They prepare preliminary sketches and create…
Shoemakers use hand or machine operations for traditional manufacturing of a various range of footwear. They also repair all types of footw…
Shoe repairers repair and renew deteriorated footwear and other items like belts or bags. They use hand tools and specialised machinery to …
Shotfirers set up and safely detonate explosives at a site in order to blast and break up in situ material.
Sign makers design and develop signs for a variety of uses such as flyers, traffic signs, billboards and business signs. They use different…
Silversmiths design, manufacture and sell jewelry. They also adjust, repair and appraise gems and jewelry. Silversmiths are specialized in …
Ski lift operators implement actions for preventions of disruptions and repair of ski lifts. Address equipment downtime through technical c…
Slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses for further processing and distribution.
Smart home installers install and maintain home automation systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, solar shadi…
Solar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, insta…
Solderers operate various equipment and machinery such as gas torches, soldering irons, welding machines, or electric-ultrasonic equipment …
Spark erosion machine operators set up and tend spark erosion machines designed to cut excess material from a metal workpiece by the use of…
Sports equipment repair technicians maintain and repair recreational sports equipment such as tennis rackets, archery tools and camping equ…
Spot welders set up and tend spot welding machines designed to press and join metal workpieces together. The metal resistance to the passag…
Sprinkler fitters are responsible for the installation of fire protection systems that sprinkle water. They connect pipes, tubing and the n…
Stagehands assist stage technicians setting up and preparing equipment for live performance. Their work includes setting up the scenery, li…
Staircase installers put in place standard or custom designed staircases between the various levels in buildings. They take the necessary m…
Stamping press operators set up and tend stamping presses designed to form metal workpieces in their desired shape by applying pressure thr…
Steeplejacks are specialised heightworkers who safely scale the outside of buildings and structures to perform critical work.
Stone engravers use hand tools, machines and chemical products to etch and carve patterns and inscriptions on stone surfaces.
Stonemasons manually carve and assemble stone for construction purposes. While CNC operated carving equipment is the industry standard, art…
Straightening machine operators set up and tend straightening machines designed to form metal workpieces into their desired shape using pre…
Street lighting electricians construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution in street lights. They maintain, test and …
Stringed musical instrument makers create and assemble parts to create stringed instruments according to specified instructions or diagrams…
Structural ironworker in construction install iron elements into structures. They erect steel frameworks for buildings, bridges and other c…
Surface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion. They calculate the mat…
Surgical instrument makers create, repair and design surgical instruments, such as clamps, graspers, mechanical cutters, scopes, probes and…
Swaging machine operators set up and tend rotary swaging machines, designed to alter round ferrous and non-ferrous metal workpieces into th…
Tailors design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other mater…
Tanners program and use tannery drums. They perform the work according to the work instructions, verify the physical and chemical character…
Telecommunications equipment maintainers repair, install or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving e…
Telecommunications technicians install, test, maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications systems. They repair or replace defective device…
Tent installers set up and dismantle temporary shelters, tents and circus tents with the associated accommodation for events and performanc…
Terrazzo setters create terrazzo surfaces. They prepare the surface, installing strips to divide sections. They then pour the solution cont…
Textile machinery technicians set up, maintain, inspect and repair mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in textile manufacturi…
Textile printers perform textile printing operations.
Textile quality inspectors ensure that the manufacture of textile products is compliant with predetermined specifications.
Theme park technicians work to maintain and repair amusement park attractions. They need a strong technical knowledge and have specialised …
Thread rolling machine operators set up and tend thread rolling machines designed to form metal workpieces into external and internal screw…
Tile fitters install tiles onto walls and floors. They cut tiles to the right size and shape, prepare the surface, and put the tiles in pla…
Tool and die makers operate a variety of equipment and machinery designed to create metal tools and dies, which are both needed in several …
Tool grinder perform precision grinding processes on metal objects and tools. They grind, sharpen or smoothen metal surfaces using the appr…
Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile. They d…
Tramways technicians conduct maintenance tasks to prevent and repair damages to lifts or aerial tramways. They use specific equipment, keep…
Transport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transpo…
Typesetters ensure that printed text is correctly set and visually pleasing. While typesetting was originally done manually and later emplo…
Tyre fitters inspect, maintain, repair and fit tyres to vehicles. They advise clients on different tyre and wheel types. Furthermore they b…
Upholsterers provide objects such as furniture, panels, orthopaedic devices, fixtures or vehicle parts with padding or soft covering. They …
Upsetting machine operators set up and tend upsetting machines, primarily crank presses, designed to form through forging processes metal w…
Vehicle electronics installers set up equipment and accessories in motor vehicles such as CD players and GPS. They use electric drills and …
Vehicle glaziers install glass in motor vehicles taking into account the automobile manufacturer specifications such as glass type, thickne…
Vehicle maintenance attendants execute basic tasks such as changing oil, changing filters, changing spark plugs at a vehicle maintenance st…
Vehicle maintenance supervisors assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a service station.
Vehicle restoration technicians overhaul old and classic vehicles as cars.
Vehicle technicians inspect, test and maintain vehicles, motorcycles, engine tune-ups and tyre replacements. They repair engine failures, l…
Veneer graders inspect slices of veneer for quality. They look for irregularities, blemishes and production errors, and grade the slices fo…
Vessel assembly inspectors use measuring and testing equipment to inspect and monitor boat and ship assemblies to ensure conformity to engi…
Violin makers create and assemble parts to create violins according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, measure and atta…
Watch and clock repairers maintain and repair wristwatches and clocks. They identify defects, change batteries, fit new straps, oil and rep…
Water conservation technicians install systems to recover, filter, store and distribute water from different sources such as rainwater and …
Water jet cutter operators set up and operate a water jet cutter, designed to cut excess material from a metal workpiece by using a high-pr…
Water network operatives maintain pipes and pumping stations used for water supply, waste water removal and sewerage. They perform planned …
Wearing apparel patternmakers interpret design sketches and cut patterns for all kinds of wearing apparel using various handtools or indust…
Weavers operate the weaving process at traditional hand powered weaving machines (from silk to carpet, from flat to Jacquard). They monitor…
Welders operate welding equipment in order to join metal workpieces together. They can use fusion welding processes based on different tech…
Welding coordinators supervise the workflow of welding applications. They monitor welding processes performed by other welders, supervise t…
Wicker furniture makers choose and prepare materials such as softened rattan or willow branches in order to produce wicker furniture such a…
Wig and hairpiece makers create adapt and maintain hair prostheses for use in live performance. They work from sketches, pictures and artis…
Wind musical instrument makers create and assemble parts to make wind instruments according to specified instructions and diagrams. They me…
Window installers place windows into structures and service them. They take out old windows if present, prepare the opening, mount the wind…
Wood boring machine operators use milling machines or specialise boring jigs to cut holes in wood workpieces. Wood boring differs from rout…
Woodcarvers manually shape wood into the desired shape using equipment like knives, gouges and chisels. Woodcarvers produce wooden products…
Wood drying kiln operators control the process of applying heat to moist or 'green' wood in order to obtain usable dry wood. Depending on t…
Wooden furniture machine operators run machines that manufacture wooden furniture parts, according to the established operating procedure. …
Wood painters design and create visual art on wooden surfaces and objects such as furniture, figurines and toys. They use a variety of tech…
Wood pallet makers create wood pallets for use in storage, shipping and manipulation of goods. Pallet makers operate a machine that takes i…
Wood sanders smoothen the surface of a wooden object using various sanding instruments. Each applies an abrasive surface, usually sandpaper…
Wood treaters apply treatments to wood to make it resistant to environmental factors like mould, cold, moisture, or staining. Treatments ma…
Woodturners use a lathe to remove superfluous material from wood. The lathe turns the workpiece around its axis, as shape tools are used to…