![]() Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersĬrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber. Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersĬooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders operate or tend equipment, such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, that cools or freezes products, food, blood plasma, and chemicals. Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersĬleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders operate or tend machines that wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plates, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities. Chemical Plant and System OperatorsĬhemical Plant and System Operators control or operate entire chemical processes or systems through the use of machines. Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersĬhemical Equipment Operators and Tenders operate or tend equipment that controls chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Additional Production Occupations Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersĪdhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. They often combine and incorporate different materials into wood. Woodworkers manufacture a variety of products, such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates. They also fill holes, indentations, or seams in metal products. Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join or cut metal parts. ![]() Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators manage a system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater. Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Stationary engineers and boiler operators control stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or for industrial purposes. ![]() Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications. Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute electric power. Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers Painting and coating workers apply finishes, often using machines, to products such as cars, jewelry, and ceramics. Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate equipment that cuts, shapes, and forms metal and plastic materials or pieces. Machinists and tool and die makers set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled equipment to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools. Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers design, construct, adjust, repair, appraise and sell jewelry. Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products. Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. ![]() Food and Tobacco Processing Workersįood and tobacco processing workers operate equipment that mixes, cooks, or processes ingredients used in the manufacturing of food and tobacco products. Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Techniciansĭental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians construct, fit, or repair medical appliances and devices, including dentures, eyeglasses, and prosthetics. Butchersīutchers cut, trim, and package meat for retail sale. Bakersīakers mix ingredients according to recipes in order to make breads, pastries, and other baked goods. They use handtools and machines to make vehicles, toys, electronic devices, and more. Assemblers and FabricatorsĪssemblers and fabricators build finished products and the parts that go into them. The median annual wage for production occupations is $37,710, which is lower than the median annual wage for all occupations of $45,760. Fewer workers are expected to be needed in the manufacturing sector as many processes have become computer-controlled. Technological advancements are expected to continue to replace many of the manufacturing workers that make up a large share of the production occupations. Employment of production occupations is projected to show little or no change, with a loss of about 39,000 jobs over the next ten years.
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