Ornamental-Metal Worker
Set up and operate machines to fabricate ornamental metal products.
Operates capsulating machine to fill gelatin capsules with medicinal preparations: Scoops empty capsules into loading hopper and scoops medicinal preparation into filling hopper of capsulating machine. Fills capsule rings with empty capsules, uncouples rings, and fills lower half of capsule with powdered or pelletized medicine. Recouples capsule rings and inserts rings into closing and ejecting forks. Depresses pedal to close filled capsules and eject them into receiving container. Polishes capsules, using polishing cloth, and inspects capsules for breakage and defective filling. Weighs specified number of capsules and compares weight with weight specification sheet. May operate capsule branding machine to print establishment name on capsule.
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Nationally: $17,000 – $42,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
Tend machines that insert washers and affixes cover to dry-cell containers.