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Abrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is co…
Absorbent pad machine operators tend a machine that takes in cellulose fibres and compresses them to a highly absorbent pad material for us…
Anaerobic digestion plant operators oversee and maintain the process of breaking down organic matter in the absence of oxygen, such as food…
Animal feed operators tend various animal feed processing machines in industrial plants such as mixing machines, filling machines, and load…
Anodising machine operators set up and tend anodising machines designed to provide otherwise finished metal workpieces, usually aluminum-ba…
Asphalt plant operators extract raw materials such as sand and stones and operate mobile equipment for their transport to the plant. They t…
Auger press operators control and adjust an auger-press in order to perform clay forming, extrusion and cutting operations on products acco…
Automated cutting machine operators send files from the computer to the cutting machine, place the material to be cut and digitize and sele…
Baking operators tend automatic reels or conveyor-type ovens to bake bread, pastries and other bakery products. They interpret work orders …
Band saw operators work with industrial saws that feature a continuous flexible blade revolving around two or more wheels. Band saws are mo…
Belt builders make transmission and conveyor belts by building up plies of rubberised fabric. They cut the ply to requird length with sciss…
Beverage filtration technicians operate machines that clarify beverages prior to filtering. For the purpose, they transfer fermented bevera…
Blanching operators remove outer coverings or skins from almonds and nuts in general. They cut leaves and impurities of raw material and co…
Bleacher operators tend a machine that bleaches wood pulp to serve in the production of white paper. Different bleaching techniques are use…
Blender operators produce non-alcoholic flavoured waters by managing the administration of a large selection of ingredients to water. They …
Blending plant operators control equipment to weigh and mix vegetable oils used in products such as salad oil and margarines. They tend pum…
Block machine operators control, maintain and operate concrete blocks casting machine which fills and vibrate molds to compact wet concrete…
Blow moulding machine operators operate and monitor blow moulding machine to mould plastic goods, according to requirements. They regulate …
Boiler operators maintain heating systems such as low-pressure boilers, high-pressure boilers and power boilers. They work mostly in large …
Braiding machine operators supervise the braiding process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and braiding conditions. They i…
Braiding textile technicians perform operations related to setting up the braiding process.
Brew house operators monitor the processes of mashing, lautering and boiling of raw materials. They make sure that the brewing vessels are …
Brick and tile casters operate and maintain mixing machines used in brick and tile products development.
Bulk fillers perform dumping of food products into barrels, tubs, or containers together with prescribed amounts of preservatives, such as …
Cacao bean roasters set up and operate cacao processing equipment such as continuous roasters, crackers fanners, drying and grinding equipm…
Cacao beans cleaners operate machines for the removal of foreign materials such as stones, string and dirt from cacao beans. They operate s…
Cake press operators set up and tend the hydraulic presses that compress and bake plastic chips into cake moulds to produce plastic sheets.…
Candy machine operators tend machines that weigh, measure, and mix candy ingredients. They form soft candies by spreading candy onto coolin…
Canning and bottling line operators observe bottles and cans passing by during the production process. They stand next to conveyors belts t…
Canvas goods assemblers construct products made from closely woven fabrics and leather such as tents, bags or wallets. Artists also use it …
Capsule filling machine operators control the filling of gelatine capsules with the specific medicinal preparations.
Carbonation operators perform the injection of carbonation into beverages.
Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape. They set up and tend casting machines to proc…
Cellar operators take charge of fermentation and maturation tanks. They control fermentation process of wort inoculated with yeast. They te…
Centrifuge operators tend centrifugal machines that separate impurities from food materials aimed to be further processed as to achieve fin…
Chemical mixers operate and maintain mixing tanks and blenders in order to develop chemical products out of raw materials, making sure the …
Chilling operators perform various processes and tend specific machines for manufacturing prepared meals and dishes. They apply chilling, s…
Chipper operators tend machines that chip wood into small pieces for use in particle board, for further processing into pulp, or for use in…
Chocolate moulding operators tend machines and equipment that pour tempered chocolate into moulds to form bars, blocks, and other shapes of…
Cider fermentation operators control the fermentation process of mash or wort inoculated with yeast.
Cigar branders tend machines that stamp brands on cigar wrappers. They keep machines supplied with all the required input material and obse…
Cigarette making machine operators tend cigarette-making machines to encase tobacco in continuous paper rolls followed by cutting cigarette…
Clarifiers operate equipment to remove sediments and moisture from oleo and oils. They heat clarifying tank with steam and strainers for th…
Clay kiln burners bake clay products such as brick, sewer pipe or tiles using periodic or tunnel kilns. They regulate valves, observe therm…
Clay products dry kiln operators manage drying tunnels that are meant for drying clay products prior to their treatment in kiln.
Clothing alteration machinists ensure the alteration of finished garments in line with business demands. They are responsible for the quali…
Clothing sample machinists create the first made-up sample of a garment design. They make decisions regarding the makeup of garments taking…
Coagulation operators control machines to coagulate synthetic rubber latex into rubber crumb slurry. They prepare these rubber crumbs for f…
Coating machine operators set up and tend coating machines that coat metal products with a thin layer of covering of materials such as lacq…
Cocoa mill operators tend machines to pulverise cacao beans into powder of specified fineness. They use air classification systems that sep…
Cocoa press operators tend one or more hydraulic cocoa presses to remove specified amounts of cocoa butter (natural oil of cocoa bean) from…
Coffee grinders operate grinding machines to grind coffee beans to specified fineness.
Coffee roasters control gas fired roasters to dry coffee beans. They dump coffee beans into roasting ovens and once roasted, they compare c…
Coking furnace operators monitor the operation of a usually automatic industrial oven that takes in crushed, washed, and blended bituminous…
Colour sampling operators apply colours and finish mixes, such as pigments, dyes, according to the defined recipes.
Compression moulding machine operators set up and operate machines to mould plastic products, according to requirements. They select and in…
Concrete products machine operators tend machines used to produce moulded concrete products. They perform greasing, assembling and strippin…
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 light…
Cosmetics production machine operators tend machinery for the manufacturing of cosmetic products by setting up the machines and tools, clea…
Cotton gin operators perform ginning operations for separating cotton fibres from the seeds. They tend bale presses and remove the processe…
Crosscut saw operators use a manual crosscut saw for felling and bucking trees, or taking off the limbs to obtain logs.
Cutting machine operators check leather, textiles, synthetic materials, dyes and footwear. They select areas of materials to be cut in term…
Cylinder fillers operate and maintain the equipment and containers used to fill cylinders with gases in liquefied or compressed state.
Cylindrical grinder operators set up and tend cylindrical grinding machines designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small a…
Dairy processing operators set up and operate continuous flow or vat-type equipment to process milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy pro…
Dairy products manufacturing workers set up, operate and tend equipment to process milk, cheese, ice cream and other dairy products.
Debarker operators operate debarking machines to strip harvested trees of their bark. The tree is fed into the machine, after which the bar…
Deburring machine operators set up and tend mechanical deburring machines designed to strip metal workpieces of their rough edges, or burrs…
Derrickhands guide the positions and movements of drill pipes. They control the automated pipe-handling equipment. They are often responsib…
Dewatering technicians install and operate pumps, spares, pipe ranges, and vacuum dewatering systems to collect and remove liquids and chem…
Digester operators, or cooks, cook wood chips with soda ash or acid to separate the wood pulp from unwanted constituents. They test the res…
Dip tank operators set up and tend dip tanks, which are coating machines, designed to provide otherwise finished work pieces with durable c…
Distillation operators run and oversee the oil distillation process and assist with troubleshooting. They operate distillation equipment to…
Distillery millers tend distillery mills in order to clean and grind whole grain for use in production of distilled liquors. They tend clea…
Distillery workers operate industrial distillery equipment and machinery. They perform the maintenance and cleaning of the machinery, roll …
Drawing kiln operators are responsible for continuous sheet flat glass production by manipulating the drawing kiln that processes molten gl…
Drillers set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment designed to drill holes for mineral exploration, in shotfiring operations, …
Drill operators supervise a team during rigging and drilling operations. They monitor well activity and take measures in case of emergencie…
Dryer attendants tend rotary dryers to remove moisture from raw materials or food products in transformation. They observe instruments to v…
Dry press operators press dry tempered clay or silica into bricks and other shapes. They select and fix the pressing dies, using rule and w…
Edge bander operators tend machines that veneer materials, mostly wood, to increase durability and make them aesthetically pleasing. They a…
Electrolytic cell makers create, finish and test electrolytic cells using equipment, tools and concrete mixers.
Electroplating machine operators set up and tend electroplating machines designed to finish and coat the metal workpieces' (such as future …
Embroidery machine operators decorate wearing apparel by tending embroidery machines varying in their technology in order to embroider and …
Enamellers embellish metals such as gold, silver, copper, steel, cast iron or platinum by painting it. The enamel they apply, consists of c…
Engineered wood board machine operators work with machines to bond particles or fibres made from wood or cork. Various industrial glues or …
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 appl…
Extract mixer testers sift spices using mechanical sifters. They operate mixing machines to blend spices and weigh them until a specified c…
Extrusion machine operators set up, monitor and maintain machines which heat or melt raw materials, and pull or push the heated material th…
Fat-purification workers operate acidulation tanks and equipment that help with the separation of undesirable components from oils.
Fermenter operators control and maintain the equipment and tanks for the production of active and functional ingredients for pharmaceutical…
Fertiliser mixers operate and maintain machines that mix chemical ingredients in order to produce fertilisers, making sure the end product …
Fiberglass laminators mould fiberglass materials to form hulls and boat decks. They read blueprints and use hand and power tools to cut the…
Fibreglass machine operators control and maintain the machine that sprays a mix of resin and glass fibers onto products such as bathtubs or…
Fibre machine tenders operate and maintain extrusion machines that form sliver from filaments. They work with synthetic materials such as f…
Filament winding operators tend, control and maintain machines that coat filament, usually fibreglass or carbon, in resin and wind them aro…
Filing machine operators set up and tend filing machines such as band files, reciprocating files and bench filing machines in order to smoo…
Finishing textile technicians perform operations related to setting up finishing processes. The finishing processes are the final series of…
Fish canning operators brine, cook and package fish. They sterilise fish canning lines and introduce fishes in tanks once heads and viscera…
Fish production operators regulate and supervise fish product manufacturing facilities. They keep stock of all required ingredients and equ…
Flour purifier operators tend machines to blend and sift flour. They tend screw conveyors to transport flour for blending and purification …
Foam rubber mixers tend the machine that mixes foam rubber particles with liquid latex. They weigh the right amount of ingredients and pour…
Food production operators supply and perform one or more tasks in different stages of the food production process. They perform manufacturi…
Footwear finishing and packing operators apply several techniques for assuring an appropriate final appearance of the packed pairs of footw…
Footwear maintenance technicians are the professionals who install, program and tune different types of cutting, stitching, assembling and …
Footwear production machine operators tend specific machines in the industrial production of footwear. They operate machinery for lasting, …
Footwear stitching machine operators join the cut pieces of leather and other materials to produce the uppers. They use several tools and a…
Froth flotation deinking operators tend a tank that takes in recycled paper and mixes it with water. The solution is brought to a temperatu…
Fruit and vegetable canners tend machines to prepare industrial products based on fruits and vegetables for storage or shipping. They perfo…
Fruit-press operators tend power presses to extract juice from fruits. For the purpose, they spread fruit evenly in cloth before tending th…
Gaugers test oil during the processing and before dispatch. They control pumping systems and regulate the flow of oil into the pipelines.
Germination operators tend steeping and germination vessels where barley is germinated to produce malt.
Glass annealers operate electric or gas kilns used to strengthen the glass products by a heating-cooling process, making sure the temperatu…
Glass forming machine operators operate and maintain machines that press or blow molten glass in moulds to form or shape products, such as …
Glass polishers finish plate glass to make a variety of glass products. They polish the edges of the glass using grinding and polishing whe…
Granulator machine operators perform the mixing and granulation of powdered ingredients using mixing and milling machines in order to prepa…
Heat sealing machine operators operate sealing and gluing machines to join items together for further processing or to seal products or pac…
Honey extractors operate machines to extract liquid honey from honeycombs. They place decapped honeycombs in honey-extracting machine baske…
Hydrogenation machine operators control equipment to process base oils for manufacture of margarine and shortening products.
Injection moulding operators operate and monitor injection moulding machines, in order to cast products from thermoplastic materials. They …
Insulating tube winders set up and operate a machine to wind up insulating tubes and cut them to specified dimensions.
Kettle tenders operate machines that mix chewing gum base with sugar or sweetener. They follow procedures to place gum base in containers a…
Kiln firers operate kilns in order to fire decorations or glazes. They determine the level and uniformity of oven temperature, regulate the…
Knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor knitting machines. They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to…
Knitting machine supervisors supervise the knitting process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and knitting conditions. They…
Knitting textile technicians perform operations related to setting up knitting processes. They may work in weft or warp knitting factories,…
Lacquer makers operate and maintain laquers and syntetic paints mixers and jar mills, making sure the end product is according to formula.
Laminating machine operators tend a machine that applies a plastic layer to paper to strenghten it and protect it from wetness and stains.
Lasting machine operators pull the forepart, the waist and the seat of the upper over the last using specific machines with the aim of obta…
Laundry ironers re-shape clothing items and linen and remove creases from them by using irons, presses and steamers. They clean and maintai…
Laundry workers operate and monitor machines that use chemicals to wash or dry-clean articles such as cloth and leather garments, linens, d…
Laundry workers supervisors monitor and coordinate the activities of the laundry and dry-cleaning staff of laundry shops and industrial lau…
Leather finishing operators use machines for finishing leather according to the required specifications for surface characteristics, as pro…
Leather goods machine operators tend specific machines in the industrial production of leather goods products. They operate machinery for c…
Leather goods maintenance technicians programme and tune different types of cutting, stitching, finishing and specific equipment related to…
Leather goods packing operators perform the final revision of the leather goods products. They apply accessories such as the handles, padlo…
Leather goods stitching machine operators join the cut pieces of leather and other materials to produce leather goods, using tools and a wi…
Leather measuring operators use machines to measure the surface area of leather and ensure that the machines are regularly calibrated. They…
Leather production machine operators use the tannery machinery and programs according to specific requirements in order to meet the departm…
Lime kiln operators control equipment that burns limestone to produce lime or carbon dioxide. They control the flow of the materials, fuel,…
Liquor blenders regauge, filter, rectify, blend and verify proof of alcoholic drinks before these are prepared for bottling. For the purpos…
Liquor grinding mill operators run mills that grind cracked cocoa beans or nibs of cocoa bean paste as to obtain liquid chocolate of specif…
Malt kiln operators tend kiln machines and equipment while supervising that the grain roasting operation maintains in specified roasting pa…
Man-made fiber spinners perform fibre or filament processing operations.
Mattress making machine operators utilise machines to form mattresses. They create pads and coverings and cut, spread and attach the paddin…
Metal annealers operate electric or gas kilns to soften metal so it can be cut and shaped more easily. They heat the metal to a specific te…
Metal drawing machine operators set up and operate drawing machines for ferrous and non-ferrous metal products, designed to provide wires, …
Metal rolling mill operators set up and tend metal rolling mills designed to form metal workpieces into their desired shape by passing them…
Milk heat treatment process operators use equipments to perform different methods of pasteurisation and/or sterilisation to dairy liquid pr…
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 …
Mine control room operators perform a range of tasks from the control room of a mine. They monitor the processes through electronic represe…
Mineral crushing operators operate and monitor crushers and other machines to crush materials and minerals. They move stones to the crusher…
Mineral processing operators operate a variety of plants and equipment to convert raw materials into marketable products. They provide the …
Motion picture film developers develop film material into visible videos and material. They develop the footage into different formats and …
Nitrator operators monitor and control equipment that processes chemical substances to produce explosives. They are responsible for the pro…
Nitroglycerin neutralisers maintain explosives mixing tanks by neutralizing the process remaining acids.
Nitroglycerin separator operators maintain the gravity separator, used in explosives processing, controlling the temperature and liquid flo…
Nonwoven filament machine operators perform chemical nonwoven processing operations.
Nonwoven staple machine operators perform physical nonwoven processing operations.
Nonwoven textile technicians perform operations related to setting up non-woven processes.
Oil rig motorhands assume responsibility for the engines powering the drilling equipment. They ensure that all other rig equipment operates…
Optical disc moulding machine operators tend moulding machines that melts polycarbonate pellets and inject the plastic into a mould cavity.…
Packaging and filling machine operators tend machines for preparing and packing food products in various packaging containers such as jars,…
Paint mixers operate and maintain machines that mix lacquers, solvents and paints in order to produce paint, making sure the end product is…
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 g…
Paperboard products assemblers construct the components or parts made from paperboard according to strictly laid down procedures. They asse…
Paper cutter operators tend a machine that cuts paper to the desired size and shape. Paper cutters may also cut and perforate other materia…
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…
Paper pulp moulding operators tend a machine that moulds paper pulp in various shapes, usually for use in lightweight but sturdy packaging …
Paper stationery machine operators work with machines that perform one or more operations on paper to make it suitable for specific markets…
Pasta operators manufacture dry pasta products. They unload raw ingredients from storage silos and ingredient delivery systems. These opera…
Perfume production machine operators tend machinery for the manufacturing of perfumes by setting up the machines and tools, cleaning and ma…
Pesticide mixers operate and maintain machines that mix chemical ingredients in dry or liquid state, in order to produce insecticides, fung…
Photographic developers use chemicals, instruments, and darkroom photographic techniques in specialised rooms in order to develop photograp…
Pill maker operators tend the pilling machine that create pills in various sizes and shapes. They also fill the machine with necessary mate…
Pipeline pump operators tend pump equipment and systems to transfer liquids and substances (e.g. such as chemical solutions, crude oil, gas…
Planer thicknesser operators use machinery to shave wood planks to a uniform thickness. The machine usually planes both sides of the plank …
Plastic furniture machine operators tend plastic processing machines that produce pieces such as plastic chairs and tables. They inspect ea…
Plastic heat treatment equipment operators manipulate plastic products using machinery such as furnaces or flame-hardening machines in orde…
Plastic rolling machine operators operate and monitor machines to produce plastic rolls, or to flatten and reduce the material. They examin…
Plodder operators control the milled soap compression machine that produces specific shapes and sizes of soap bars, ensuring the products c…
Precast moulders handcast decorative and structural concrete building products such as fireplace units, blocks or coloured tiles. They use …
Pre-lasting operators handle tools and equipment for placing stiffeners, moulding toe puff and carry out other actions necessary for lastin…
Prepared meat operators process meat either by hand or using meat machines such as meat grinding, crushing or mixing machines. They perform…
Pre-stitching machine operators handle tools and equipment for splitting, skiving, folding, punching, crimping, placking, and marking the u…
Protective clothing apparel manufacturers produce personal protective equipment (PPE) made of textiles. They produce wearing apparel resist…
Pulp technicians perform technical tasks in the production of pulp. They work in pulp production teams where they maintain machines, resolv…
Pultrusion Machine Operators tend, control, and maintain machines which enable the production of composite materials with consistent cross-…
Pyrotechnics drying room attendants monitor and maintain the drying room, making sure the pyrotechnics are dried and stored within the corr…
Record press operators tend a machine that presses vinyl with a negative impression of a master disc. As pressure is applied, the vinyl is …
Refining machine operators tend machines to refine crude oils, such as soybean oil, cottonseed oil, and peanut oil. They tend wash tanks to…
Roughnecks make or break connections when the drill pipe is tripped in or out of the drilling hole. They assemble and disassemble pipes and…
Roustabouts maintain and repair oil field equipment and machinery using hand and power tools. They do general labor, such as cleaning, digg…
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 pa…
Rubber dipping machine operators dip forms into liquid latex to manufacture rubber products such as balloons, finger cots or prophylactics.…
Rubber products machine operators operate machines which knead, blend, calender, mould, extrude and cure rubber products from natural and s…
Rustproofers use the proper equipment and machinery to provide metal workpieces with a hard, durable finishing coat, composed of specific c…
Sauce production operators process, produce and manufacture sauces made from fruits, vegetables, oils and vinegars. They operate machinery …
Sawmill operators work with automated lumber mill equipment which saws timber into rough lumber. They also handle various sawing machines w…
Sectional belt mould assemblers operate the machine that presses belts into a V-shape. They stretch the belt around the mould and start the…
Sewing machine operators tend specific sewing machines in the industrial production chain of wearing apparel. They perform operations such …
Slate mixers operate and maintain slate mixing machines that mix multicolored slate granules used for asphalt-coated roofing felt surfacing.
Slitter operators set up, operate, or tend machines, in order to cut, slit, bend, or straighten sheets of metal, paper, or other materials …
Soap chippers operate the machinery that turns soap bars into soap chips, making sure the end product is according to specifications. They …
Soap drier operators control and maintain viscous soap machine to produce soap flakes. They perform sample tests and coordinate the dried f…
Soap makers operate equipments and mixers that produce soap, making sure the end product is produced according to specified formula.
Soap tower operators control, monitor and maintain tower operations, using the control panel, in order to produce soap powders. They inspec…
Sole and heel operators attach soles or heels to the footwear by stitching, cementing or nailing. They may work with several machines, for …
Spinning machine operators produce yarns, twists, and other fibres by tending spinning, twisting, winding, and reeling machines. They handl…
Spinning textile operators perform operations related to setting up spinning processes.
Spring makers operate a variety of equipment and machinery designed to manufacture different types of spring, including leaf, coil, torsion…
Starch converting operators control converters to change starch into glucose or corn syrup. After processing, they test products to verify …
Starch extraction operators use equipment to extract starch from raw material such as corn, potatoes, rice, tapioca, wheat, etc.
Steam plant operators operate and maintain mechanical equipment such as stationary engines and boilers to provide utilities for domestic or…
Stone drillers operate the drilling machine that bores holes into stone blocks. They manipulate granit, sandstone, marble and slate accordi…
Stone planers operate and maintain planing machines that are used for stone blocks and slabs finishing. They manipulate the stone and ensur…
Stone polishers operate grinding and polishing tools and equipment in order to smooth stones.
Stone splitters operate and maintain machines that split stone. They manipulate stone into different forms such as blocks, cobbles, tiles a…
Sugar refinery operators tend and control refinery equipment to produce sugars and related products from raw sugar or other raw materials l…
Surface grinding machine operators set up and tend surface grinding machines designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small …
Surface miners perform a wide range of ancillary surface mining operations, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, such as pump…
Table saw operators work with industrial saws that cut with a rotating circular blade. The saw is built into a table. The operator sets the…
Textile dyeing technicians perform operations related to setting up dyeing processes.
Textile dyers tend dye machines making sure that the setting of machines are in place. They prepare chemicals, dyes, dye baths and solution…
Textile finishing machine operators operate, supervise, monitor and maintain the production of textiles finishing machines.
Textile machine operators supervise the textile process of a group of machines, monitoring quality and productivity. They inspect textile m…
Textile pattern making machine operators create patterns, designs and decoration for textiles and fabrics using machines and equipment. The…
Tissue paper perforating and rewinding operators tend a machine that takes in tissue paper, perforates it, and rolls it up to create variou…
Tool pushers assume responsibility over daily drilling operations. They do mostly administrative work. Tool pushers ensure that the oil rig…
Tracer powder blenders operate machines and equipment used to create igniters and tracer powders, by mixing liquid and dry chemicals, makin…
Tufting operators supervise the tufting process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and tufting conditions. They inspect tuft…
Tumbling machine operators set up and operate tumbling machines, often wet or drie tumbling barrels, designed to remove excess material and…
Tunnel boring machine operators work on large pieces of tunnelling equipment commonly known as TBMs. They regulate the operation of the mac…
Tunnel kiln operators control preheating chambers and tunnel kilns to preheat and bake clay products, such as bricks, sewer popes, mosaic, …
Twisting machine operators tend machines that spin two or more fibres together into a yarn. They handle raw materials, prepare them for pro…
Tyre builders build pneumatic tyres from rubber components. They operate machines and handtools.
Tyre vulcanisers repair tears and holes in castings and treads of tyres by using handtools or machines.
Underground heavy equipment operators control heavy-duty mining equipment such as cutting and loading equipment to excavate and load ore an…
Underground miners perform a wide range of ancillary underground mining operations such as inspections, conveyor attendance and the transpo…
Vacuum forming machine operators tend, control, and maintain machines that heat sheets of plastic before moving them around a mould, using …
Varnish makers operate equipment and mixers for varnish production, by melting, mixing and cooking the required chemical ingredients, accor…
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 buil…
V-belt coverers operate machines that cover belts with rubberised fabric. They cut the fabric after one revolution of the belt.
V-belt finishers operate machines to make V-belts flexible. They also position belts on machine that measures the length of the belt and st…
Veneer slicer operators slice lumber into thin sheets to be used as a cover for other materials, such as particle board or fibre board. Ven…
Vermouth manufacturers perform all the production processes required to produce vermouth. They mix ingredients and botanicals with wine and…
Wash deinking operators operate a tank where recycled paper is mixed with water and dispersants to wash out printing inks. The solution, ca…
Wax bleachers operate and maintain filter presses and tanks, used in wax bleaching, for candle production processes.
Weaving machine operators set up, operate and monitor weaving machines .They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to p…
Weaving machine supervisors monitor the weaving process. They operate the weaving process at automated machines (from silk to carpet, from …
Weaving textile technicians perform operations related to setting up weaving processes.
Well-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases. T…
Winding machine operators tend machines that wrap strings, cords, yarns, ropes, threads onto reels, bobbins, or spools. They handle materia…
Wine fermenters tend tanks to ferment crushed fruit or must into wines. They dump specified amounts of crushed fruits into wine tanks and m…
Wire weaving machine operators set up and tend wire weaving machines, designed to produce woven metal wire cloth out of the alloys or ducti…
Wood fuel pelletisers operate a hammer mill to turn wood waste products into pellets for use as fuel. The milled product is afterward press…
Wood router operators work with industrial routers to cut wood into the desired shape. Routers have a routing head that moves over the wood…
Yarn spinners convert fibres into yarns.
Yeast distillers extract alcohol from yeast to use it in the manufacture of distilled liquors. They weigh yeast quantities and gauge temper…