Skilled Trades careers

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Services and repairs farm machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation pumps. Diagnoses mechanical and hydraulic faults in the wor…

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Installs, services, and repairs heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in homes, offices, and commercial facilities, diagnosing faults …

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Services and repairs aircraft engines, landing gear, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components. Carries out scheduled inspections, replac…

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Lays out fabric, positions patterns, and operates cutting machines to produce garment pieces accurately and efficiently, minimising waste wh…

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Sets up, operates, and mixes sound recording and live audio systems for music, film, or events, positioning microphones, adjusting levels, a…

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Removes and replaces damaged windscreens and vehicle glass, cutting and fitting new panels and ensuring seals are watertight and meet safety…

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Diagnoses and repairs electrical and electronic systems in cars, trucks, and other vehicles, including wiring, batteries, lighting, and engi…

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Heats and shapes metal using a forge, hammer, and anvil to create or repair items such as gates, tools, and decorative ironwork. Combines tr…

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Constructs and repairs boats using fibreglass, timber, or aluminium, reading plans, laminating hulls, fitting decks, and installing hardware…

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Fabricates, assembles, and repairs large vessels such as boilers, tanks, and pressure containers used in power plants and factories. Reads b…

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Lays bricks, blocks, and stone to construct walls, arches, and other masonry structures, mixing mortar and following plans to build level, p…

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Lays bricks, concrete blocks, and natural stone to construct walls, arches, fireplaces, and decorative facades. Mixes mortar, reads blueprin…

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Cuts, trims, and prepares meat for retail sale or further processing. May also produce smallgoods such as sausages, bacon, and cured meats, …

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Crafts custom cabinets, shelving, and fine furniture from wood and composite materials using hand tools and CNC machinery. Reads technical d…

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Measures, cuts, and sews heavy-duty canvas and synthetic fabrics to create awnings, tarpaulins, boat covers, and outdoor shelters, working f…

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Looks after a building or property by handling minor repairs, cleaning common areas, managing security, and coordinating with tradespeople f…

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Measures, cuts, and assembles wooden structures and fixtures for buildings, from framing walls and roofs to installing trim and cabinetry. R…

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Cuts, shapes, and assembles timber frameworks, walls, roofs, and interior fittings for buildings, reading plans and using hand and power too…

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Measures rooms, cuts carpet to fit, and stretches and secures it over padding using knee-kickers and power stretchers. Prepares subfloors, s…

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Pours, levels, and finishes concrete for foundations, sidewalks, driveways, and structural elements. Operates vibrators and screeds, applies…

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Cleans and maintains rooms and common areas in hotels, offices, or other commercial buildings, following set schedules and hygiene standards…

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They install, maintain, and calibrate the valves, regulators, and control devices that manage the flow of liquids and gases in industrial sy…

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They manoeuvre heavy lifting equipment to hoist steel beams, concrete panels, and other loads on construction and industrial sites. Constant…

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Manages pedestrian safety at school crossings or busy intersections by stopping traffic and guiding children and adults safely across the ro…

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Operates commercial dishwashing machines and hand-washes cookware in a restaurant or catering kitchen, keeping a steady supply of clean plat…

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Performs underwater tasks such as welding, inspecting, salvaging, and construction work using scuba or surface-supplied breathing equipment …

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Trains dogs for obedience, detection, assistance, or show work by using reward-based techniques and structured exercise programs. Assesses b…

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Manages cleaning, laundry, and general upkeep of private homes, often coordinating tasks like grocery shopping and meal preparation for hous…

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Cleans garments and textiles using chemical solvents and specialised machines rather than water. Inspects items for stains, selects appropri…

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Assembles, installs, and maintains electrical motors, generators, and control systems in industrial settings, diagnosing faults and replacin…

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They install, maintain, and repair wiring, outlets, and electrical panels in homes and commercial buildings. Reading blueprints, pulling per…

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Installs, tests, and repairs electrical wiring, switchboards, and fittings in residential and commercial buildings, ensuring all work meets …

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Coats metal parts with thin layers of chrome, nickel, zinc, or other metals using electrochemical baths. Prepares surfaces, mixes chemical s…

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They install, service, and modernise lifts and escalators in buildings, working with complex electrical and mechanical systems in confined s…

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Creates precise patterns and moulds from wood, metal, or plastic that are used to produce castings for engines, machinery, and other industr…

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Cuts designs, text, or patterns into metal, glass, or other materials using hand tools, pantographs, or computer-controlled engraving machin…

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Trims and shoes horses' hooves to maintain soundness and prevent lameness. Forges custom horseshoes, assesses hoof health, and works closely…

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Inspects, tests, and services fire extinguishers, alarm panels, and suppression systems in buildings, ensuring all equipment meets regulator…

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Installs and maintains fire sprinkler systems, hydrants, and hose reels in buildings, following strict codes to ensure the systems activate …

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Assembles, installs, and maintains mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, and conveyor systems in factories and industrial plants. Read…

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Operates lathes and milling machines to shape metal parts to exact dimensions, then assembles them into mechanical equipment. Reads engineer…

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Combines fitting and welding skills to fabricate and assemble structural steel, pipework, and mechanical equipment. Reads drawings, cuts and…

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Manages logging and forest maintenance crews, planning harvesting schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating the transport of t…

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Sands, stains, paints, and lacquers timber furniture to achieve a desired colour and sheen, repairing surface defects and applying protectiv…

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Designs and builds custom furniture from timber and other materials, reading drawings, operating woodworking machinery, and hand-finishing p…

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Maintains gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces by planting, pruning, mowing, and weeding. Applies fertilisers and pest treatments, operates ga…

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Checks garment samples for fit, construction quality, and specification compliance, liaising between designers and manufacturers to resolve …

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Patrols and maintains gas distribution pipelines, locating leaks, repairing mains, and connecting new supply lines while following strict sa…

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Cuts, installs, and replaces glass panels in windows, doors, skylights, and storefronts. Reads blueprints, measures openings, and uses speci…

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Prepares digital artwork files for commercial printing, checking colour profiles, adjusting layouts, and creating printing plates or proofs …

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Repairs, services, and modifies firearms by diagnosing mechanical faults, replacing worn parts, and adjusting triggers and sights. May also …

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Carries out a wide range of small repair and maintenance jobs around homes or buildings, from fixing leaky taps and patching walls to assemb…

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Repairs road surfaces, clears debris, maintains signage, and operates snowploughs or mowing equipment to keep roads safe. Works outdoors in …

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Diagnoses and fixes problems with household appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, and ovens. Replaces faulty parts, tests elec…

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Prepares racehorses or performance horses for competition through daily exercise programs, dietary management, and behavioural conditioning.…

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Installs, repairs, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in homes and commercial buildings. Reads wiring diagrams…

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Maintains and troubleshoots high-voltage electrical systems, programmable controllers, and automated equipment in factories and processing p…

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Installs insulation materials in walls, ceilings, pipes, and ducts to control temperature and reduce energy loss. Measures spaces, cuts mate…

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Selects colour schemes, fabrics, furniture, and accessories to style residential and commercial interiors, consulting with clients and coord…

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Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems including sprinklers, drip lines, pumps, and controllers. Adjusts watering schedules, tr…

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Constructs outdoor spaces by laying paving, building retaining walls, installing garden beds, and planting trees and shrubs according to a d…

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Plants, trims, and maintains lawns, shrubs, and flower beds for residential and commercial properties. Operates mowers, trimmers, and irriga…

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Distributes printed materials such as newspapers, flyers, and catalogues to letterboxes along a set route, typically on foot or by bicycle i…

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Hand-cuts, stitches, and finishes leather products such as bags, belts, and wallets, selecting hides, tooling patterns, and applying dyes to…

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Installs, maintains, and repairs passenger and freight elevators and escalators, testing safety devices, adjusting controls, and replacing w…

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Installs, repairs, and opens locks on doors, safes, and vehicles. Cuts keys, re-pins cylinders, fits electronic access systems, and responds…

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Sets up and operates lathes, milling machines, and grinders to shape metal parts to precise specifications. Reads technical drawings, select…

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Performs a variety of building upkeep tasks such as fixing plumbing, patching walls, replacing light fixtures, and maintaining grounds. Resp…

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Installs and maintains large-scale heating, cooling, and ventilation pipework in commercial buildings, connecting chillers, boilers, and air…

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Produces metal parts by preparing moulds, melting metals in furnaces, and pouring molten material into casting forms. Finishes cast items by…

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Sets up and operates precision machine tools such as CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinders to manufacture metal parts to tight toleranc…

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Buffs and polishes metal surfaces to achieve a smooth, mirror-like, or textured finish using hand tools and powered polishing machines. Prep…

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Builds scale models and prototypes of products, buildings, or vehicles from materials like wood, metal, clay, and plastics. Interprets techn…

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Conducts practical driving tests and assesses whether applicants meet the standards required to hold a license. Evaluates road skills, expla…

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Sells new and used cars, trucks, or caravans by guiding customers through the selection process, arranging test drives, and negotiating pric…

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Installs aftermarket parts and accessories on vehicles such as bull bars, roof racks, and audio systems, following manufacturer guidelines t…

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Grinds, polishes, and coats optical lenses for eyeglasses and instruments, operating precision machinery to meet prescriptions and quality s…

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Applies paint, stain, and coatings to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings using brushes, rollers, and sprayers. Prepares surfaces by…

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Measures artwork, selects mouldings and mats, and cuts and assembles custom frames, advising customers on presentation options and using spe…

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Operates large rigs that hammer or vibrate structural supports deep into the ground to form foundations for bridges, buildings, and retainin…

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Installs, assembles, and maintains piping systems that carry steam, chemicals, or other fluids in industrial and commercial settings. Reads …

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Digs trenches and lays pipes for water, sewer, drainage, and gas systems, connecting sections and ensuring proper grade and alignment. Works…

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Applies plaster, stucco, and similar coatings to walls and ceilings, creating smooth or decorative finishes on interior and exterior surface…

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Applies plasterboard sheeting and finishing compounds to interior walls and ceilings, taping joints and sanding surfaces to create smooth, p…

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Cuts, shapes, and joins plastic materials using heat welding, solvent bonding, or mechanical fastening techniques. Reads technical drawings,…

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Sets up and operates injection moulding, extrusion, and thermoforming machines to produce plastic components, adjusting temperatures, pressu…

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Installs, repairs, and maintains water supply, drainage, and gas piping systems in residential and commercial buildings. Diagnoses leaks and…

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Installs and repairs water supply, drainage, and gas piping systems in residential and commercial buildings, reading plans to position pipes…

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Inspects plumbing installations in residential and commercial buildings to ensure they comply with regulations and safety standards. Identif…

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Builds and repairs highly accurate instruments such as gauges, optical devices, and scientific apparatus. Works to extremely fine tolerances…

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Welds pipes, boilers, and pressure vessels to strict standards using specialised techniques that ensure joints can withstand high temperatur…

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Operates folding, cutting, binding, and laminating equipment to turn printed sheets into finished products such as books, brochures, and pac…

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Sets up and runs offset, digital, or flexographic printing presses, loading inks and substrates, adjusting registration, and monitoring qual…

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Ensures the safe operation of passenger trains by checking tickets, opening and closing doors, making announcements, and communicating with …

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Monitors train movements across a rail network from a control centre, managing signalling systems, coordinating schedules, and responding to…

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Installs and repairs gutters, downpipes, roof flashings, and rainwater collection systems, working at heights to ensure buildings shed water…

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Measures, cuts, and lays concrete or terracotta tiles on roof structures, ensuring correct overlap and waterproofing at ridges, valleys, and…

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Installs, repairs, and replaces roofing materials such as shingles, tiles, and waterproof membranes on residential and commercial buildings,…

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Designs, cuts, and sews sails from specialised fabrics for racing and cruising yachts, calculating panel shapes and reinforcement placement …

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Sharpens, sets, and repairs saw blades for sawmills and timber processing facilities. Adjusts tension, aligns teeth, and ensures blades cut …

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Prepares screens, mixes inks, and operates screen-printing equipment to transfer designs onto textiles, signage, and promotional products, c…

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Runs industrial equipment that separates liquids, gases, or solids through filtration, distillation, or centrifugal processes, adjusting set…

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Removes wool from sheep quickly and cleanly using electric or blade shears, working in shearing sheds on farms and stations. Maintains equip…

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Fabricates and installs products made from thin metal sheets such as ductwork, gutters, and panels by reading blueprints, cutting, bending, …

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Stocks shelves and displays in retail stores by unpacking deliveries, rotating older products to the front, and keeping aisles tidy and well…

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Crafts and repairs footwear by cutting leather, assembling uppers, attaching soles, and finishing shoes, combining traditional hand skills w…

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Fabricates, positions, and mounts signage on buildings, poles, and other structures, using power tools and sometimes working at height from …

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Designs and produces signs, vehicle graphics, and building lettering using vinyl cutting, digital printing, and hand-painting techniques to …

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Manages the maintenance of sports fields and playing surfaces for stadiums, golf courses, or councils. Plans mowing, fertilising, and renova…

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Carries out hands-on turf maintenance such as mowing, aerating, top-dressing, and line-marking on sports fields. Operates specialised machin…

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Cuts, shapes, and assembles natural or artificial stone for walls, floors, monuments, and decorative features, using hand tools and machiner…

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Erects steel frameworks for buildings and bridges by reading blueprints, rigging heavy beams with cranes, and bolting or welding pieces toge…

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Lays out, cuts, and assembles metal components used in structural frameworks, operating saws, presses, and welding equipment in a shop envir…

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Maintains and repairs swimming pools and spas by balancing water chemistry, servicing pumps and filters, and diagnosing faults in heating an…

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Applies ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiles to floors, walls, and countertops, preparing surfaces, mixing adhesives, and cutting pie…

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Builds and repairs precision metal tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures used in manufacturing, reading blueprints and operating lathes, mills, an…

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Designs and manufactures jigs, dies, moulds, and cutting tools used in production machinery. Works from engineering drawings, operates CNC a…

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Exercises racehorses each morning by riding them at various paces on training tracks. Reports back to trainers on each horse's fitness, temp…

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Assists arborists by operating chippers, clearing branches, and rigging sections of trees for safe removal. Works at height using ropes and …

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Removes, fits, balances, and repairs tyres on cars, trucks, and other vehicles, advising customers on tread wear and recommending suitable r…

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Strips, re-pads, and re-covers furniture and vehicle seats, selecting fabrics, cutting patterns, and using staple guns and hand-sewing techn…

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Thoroughly cleans, polishes, and restores the interior and exterior of cars and other vehicles, applying waxes and protective coatings to ac…

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Manages vineyard workers through the seasonal cycle of pruning, canopy management, pest control, and grape harvest. Monitors vine health, co…

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Measures and lays ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles on walls and floors, preparing surfaces, cutting tiles to fit around fixtures, and gro…

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Disassembles, cleans, and repairs mechanical and electronic timepieces, replacing worn parts and adjusting movements using magnification too…

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Joins metal parts using arc, MIG, TIG, or other welding techniques, reading blueprints to position pieces correctly and inspecting finished …

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Joins metal components using arc, MIG, TIG, or oxy-acetylene welding processes on structural, mechanical, or fabrication projects. Reads eng…

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Sets up and operates industrial woodworking machines such as routers, planers, and moulders to mass-produce timber components to precise dim…

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Crafts precise wooden patterns and moulds used in metal casting, interpreting engineering drawings and using hand tools and woodworking mach…

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Sets up and runs industrial saws, planers, routers, and sanders to shape lumber and wood products, monitoring output quality and maintaining…

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Sorts and grades shorn fleeces by fibre quality, length, and cleanliness, then presses them into bales for sale. Prepares clip documentation…

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Cares for animals in a zoo or wildlife park by preparing food, cleaning enclosures, monitoring health, and enriching habitats. Educates visi…