Ornamental-Metal Worker
Set up and operate machines to fabricate ornamental metal products.
Tends machine that cuts staves or strips for slat baskets from sheets of veneer: Turns nuts, using handtools, to adjust frequency of clipping blade descent onto veneer sheet. Starts conveyor to carry veneer sheets under knife that automatically cuts sheets into staves or strips. Removes staves or strips from machine and examines them for defects and conformance to standards, using ruler.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Nationally: $18,000 – $39,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor