High School Diploma – or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

Career Overview Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment. Also Known As CNC Machine Operator (Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator) CNC Machinist (Computer Numerical Control Machinist) CNC Operator (Computer Numerical …

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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Career Overview Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials. Includes painters of transportation vehicles such as painters in auto body repair …

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Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Career Overview Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers …

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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Career Overview Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products. Also Known As Bundler Filler Operator Machine Operator Packaging Operator Alternate Job Titles Ampoule Filler Ampoule Sealer Apple Press Operator Assembly Line Worker Assembly Person Assembly Worker Auto Roller Automatic Cigar Wrapper …

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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

Career Overview Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters. Also Known As Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician) Optical Lab Technician (Optical Laboratory Technician) Optical Technician Surfacing Technician Alternate Job Titles …

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Gem and Diamond Workers

Career Overview Fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools. Also Known As Diamond Cutter Diamond Setter Gemologist Lapidarist Alternate Job Titles Brilliandeer Brilliandeer Lopper Clarity Expert Diamond Assorter Diamond Cleaner Diamond Cleaver Diamond Cutter Diamond Die Driller Diamond Die Polisher Diamond Driller Diamond Grader Diamond Heister …

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Dental Laboratory Technicians

Career Overview Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. Also Known As Dental Ceramist Dental Laboratory Technician (Dental Lab Tech) Dental Technician (Dental Tech) Denture Technician (Denture Tech) Alternate Job Titles Bridge Technician CAD Tech (Computer-Aided Design Technician) CAM Tech (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technician) Ceramist Certified Dental Technologist (CDT) Crown and Bridge Dental …

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Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

Career Overview Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems. Also Known As Bench Jeweler Goldsmith Jeweler Silversmith Alternate Job Titles Antique Jewelry Repairer Appraisal Technician (Appraisal Tech) Appraiser Arborer Artisan Jeweler Artist Bead Maker Bench Jeweler Bench Molder Bracelet Maker Brass Chaser Brilliandeer Looper Bronze Chaser Brooch Maker …

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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Career Overview Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass-forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics. Also Known As Extruder Operator Extrusion Operator Machine Operator Press Operator Alternate Job Titles Abrasive Wheel Molder Air Bag Curer …

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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

Career Overview Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities such as annealing glass, drying lumber, curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap. Also Known As Dry Kiln Operator Furnace Operator Kiln Fireman Kiln Operator Alternate Job Titles Ager Operator Annealer Annealing Operator Autoclave Operator …

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