Ornamental-Metal Worker
Set up and operate machines to fabricate ornamental metal products.
Tends machine that fills cans with snuff and seals lids on cans: Presses buttons to start or stop machine. Observes operation of machine for malfunctions and to determine if cans are filled and sealed according to specifications. May fill hopper of machine with lids. May weigh random sample of filled can to determine if weight specifications are met. May turn handwheel to increase or decrease rate of feed when filled cans deviate from weight specifications.
Flexible: You're open to change and think variety is the spice of life.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
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