Ornamental-Metal Worker
Set up and operate machines to fabricate ornamental metal products.
Feeds and off bears automatic belt sanding machine that sands tops of sandstone table and counter tops, assisted by coworker: Pulls cart loaded with sandstone table and counter tops to work area and transfers stone from cart to roller conveyor. Presses button to start sanding machine and pushes stone tops from roller conveyor onto belt conveyor that carries stone under belt sander. Guides stone tops emerging from sanding machine onto roller conveyor. Feels edges of stone to detect rough or uneven areas and sands edges of stone tops, using sandpaper. Pushes stone along roller conveyor for further processing.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Nationally: $18,000 – $40,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor