All metalworkers and plastic workers not listed separately.

Directs and coordinates all activities of winery concerned with production of wine

contracts with growers to provide fruit for processing or cooperates with horticulturist of company vineyard in grape production. Examines grape samples to ascertain presence and extent of such factors... [+] More

Directs and coordinates all activities of winery concerned with production of wine

contracts with growers to provide fruit for processing or cooperates with horticulturist of company vineyard in grape production. Examines grape samples to ascertain presence and extent of such factors as sugar and acid content, and ripeness. Orders grapes picked when analysis indicates they are at degree of ripeness desired. Coordinates processes and directs workers concerned with testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juice, fortifying, clarifying, aging, and finishing of wine, including cooling, filtering, and bottling. Blends wines according to formulas or knowledge and experience in wine making. May develop new processes to improve product. When processing champagne, may be designated champagne maker. When processing wine into vinegar, is designated vinegar maker. [-] Less

Operates machine to assemble and weld loose nails to pierced metal ribbon

transports loose nails and metal ribbon from storage areas to machine. Threads pierced strip of metal through machine. Adjusts mechanical and electrical parts of machine to obtain specified feeds... [+] More

Operates machine to assemble and weld loose nails to pierced metal ribbon

transports loose nails and metal ribbon from storage areas to machine. Threads pierced strip of metal through machine. Adjusts mechanical and electrical parts of machine to obtain specified feeds and speeds. Starts machine that assembles and welds nails to metal ribbon. Fills cooling tank with rust inhibitor and other liquids. Closes nail assembly cartons, using stapling gun. May operate machine to assemble and weld loose nails to wire. [-] Less

Tends machines that automatically cut and shape wire to make nails of specified size

mounts coil of wire on rod, and threads wire through straightening rollers and feeding mechanism into slots of die plates. Tightens roller bolts to regulate feed of... [+] More

Tends machines that automatically cut and shape wire to make nails of specified size

mounts coil of wire on rod, and threads wire through straightening rollers and feeding mechanism into slots of die plates. Tightens roller bolts to regulate feed of wire, using wrench. Starts machine. Inspects nails for such flaws as chips and distortions. Measures sample nail, using split gauge or micrometer, and notifies nail-making-machine setter of deviations from specifications. Records production data. May tend machines that automatically cut coiled wire and attach tackheads to form tacks of specified size. May tend machine that bends and cuts wire to form spokes for tricycle wheels and be designated spoke maker. [-] Less

Feeds brush bases into machine that automatically fills and staples bristles to fabricate nail and mascara brushes

fills machine hoppers with bases or inserts base in jig of machine table. Observes machine operation for malfunctions and examines finished brushes for defects. May pack brushes for shipment.

Fabricates foundry patterns from various materials, such as wood, metal, and plastic, for use in forming molds for castings, according to blueprint specifications, and using various machine tools, power tools, and hand tools. Assesses blueprint of part to be cast,... [+] More

Fabricates foundry patterns from various materials, such as wood, metal, and plastic, for use in forming molds for castings, according to blueprint specifications, and using various machine tools, power tools, and hand tools. Assesses blueprint of part to be cast, computes dimensions, and plans sequence of operations depending upon material specified for pattern. Measures, marks, and scribes layout on metal casting or woodstock.

Sets up and operates various wood and metal machine tools and other power tools to machine, cut, and shape stock or casting to specifications. Pours or spreads materials into mold or over model of pattern or builds laminations of fiberglass cloth and plastic resin to fabricate patterns from assorted materials, such as plastic, plaster, or clay. Assembles pattern sections, using fasteners, such as nails, screws, bolts, glue, or glass cloth and resin. Shapes work piece to specified finish, using hand tools and power tools, such as scrapers, files, sanders, grinders, rasps, and planer. Verifies conformance of finished pattern to blueprint specifications, using templates and measuring instruments, such as scales, calipers, micrometer, and protractor. Applies protective finish or paints pattern sections to indicate method of assembly. Repairs broken or damaged patterns and corrects patterns to compensate for defects in castings. Constructs templates for layout and inspection. [-] Less

Fashions, fabricates, assembles, or installs displays, exhibits, and models of point-of-sale displays.

Creates displays or exhibits from pictures or sketches or according to verbal instructions from customer. Lays out, cuts, shapes, and finishes wood, plastic, Plexiglas, sheet metal, and hardboard parts... [+] More

Fashions, fabricates, assembles, or installs displays, exhibits, and models of point-of-sale displays.

Creates displays or exhibits from pictures or sketches or according to verbal instructions from customer. Lays out, cuts, shapes, and finishes wood, plastic, Plexiglas, sheet metal, and hardboard parts of displays, using woodworking machines, metal machines, and hand tools, according to drawings or blueprints. Cuts glass to specified shape with glasscutter. Assembles parts with nails, screws, bolts, and glue, using hand tools. Confers with designer, customer, or salesperson regarding refinements, additions, and adjustments. May disassemble display to make working drawings for production run and to produce estimates for accounting and sales departments. Reassembles display and sends it to prospective customer. May wire display for illumination, audio, or video. May travel and set up display on designated site. May specialize in making diorama models. [-] Less

Constructs fretted musical instruments, such as banjos, guitars, and mandolins, by hand, applying knowledge of wood properties and instrument design and construction. Cuts, shapes, and assembles wooden fretted instruments or prepares and operates a variety of woodworking machines, such as... [+] More

Constructs fretted musical instruments, such as banjos, guitars, and mandolins, by hand, applying knowledge of wood properties and instrument design and construction. Cuts, shapes, and assembles wooden fretted instruments or prepares and operates a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for the instruments.

May construct bowed instruments, such as violins or cellos. May repair bowed instruments, such as violins or cellos. May repair fretted instruments. [-] Less

Fabricates, alters, or repairs mechanical instruments or mechanical assemblies of electrical or electronic instruments, such as chronometric timing devices, barographs, thermostats, seismographs, and servomechanisms, applying knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, shop mathematics, and machining procedures and using machine tools, welding... [+] More

Fabricates, alters, or repairs mechanical instruments or mechanical assemblies of electrical or electronic instruments, such as chronometric timing devices, barographs, thermostats, seismographs, and servomechanisms, applying knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, shop mathematics, and machining procedures and using machine tools, welding and heat-treating equipment, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools.

Measures, marks, and scribes stock, such as silver, nickel, platinum, steel, ivory, and plastic, following blueprints and engineering sketches, and using square, rule, and scribe to lay out work piece for machining. Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, milling machines, grinders, brakes, and lapping and polishing machines, to machine parts to specifications. Anneals and tempers metal parts. Assembles parts in jig and brazes or welds. Fits and installs precision components, such as timing devices, springs, balance mechanisms, and gear trains, in housing, using jeweler's lathe, tweezers, loupe, and hand tools. Verifies dimensions of parts and installation of components, using measuring instruments, such as micrometer, calipers, and electronic gauges. Coats assembled instrument with protective finish, such as lacquer or enamel, using spray gun. May install wiring and electrical components to specifications. May set up and operate machines to fabricate dies for punch presses. May be designated according to product assembled. [-] Less

Constructs scale model of objects. Builds and molds models, using clay, metal, wood, fiberglass, other substance, depending on industry for which model is constructed, such as ship and boat building or automobile manufacturing.