What jobs are in production?

Assemblers and Fabricators - assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. Bakers - mix ingredients according to recipes to make breads, pastries, and other baked goods.

Butchers - cut, trim, and package meat for retail sale.

Dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians construct, fit, or repair medical appliances and devices.

Food and Tobacco Processing Workers - operate equipment that mixes, cooks, or processes ingredients used to manufacture food and tobacco products.

Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants.

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers - construct, adjust, repair, appraise and sell jewelry.

Machinists and Tool and Die Makers - set up and operate various computer-controlled and mechanically controlled machine tools.

Metal and Plastic Machine Workers - set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.

Painting and Coating Workers - paint and coat a wide range of products, including cars, jewelry, and ceramics, often using machines.

Power Plant Operators - control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.

Quality Control Inspectors - examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators - control stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial purposes.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System - manage a system of machines, often through control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers - use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join or cut metal parts.

Woodworkers manufacture various products such as cabinets and furniture using wood, veneers, and laminates.