51-0000 PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
51-1000 Supervisors of Production Workers
51-1010 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
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51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.
Illustrative examples: Assembly Line Supervisor, Machinist Supervisor, Printing Worker Supervisor
51-2000 Assemblers and Fabricators
51-2010 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
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51-2011 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.
Illustrative examples: Aircraft De-Icer Installer, Aircraft Fuselage Framer, Aircraft Riveter
51-2020 Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical Assemblers
This broad occupation includes the following three detailed occupations:
51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, bobbins, armature cores, electrical motors, generators, and control equipment.
Illustrative examples: Coil Builder, Motor Winder, Wire Coiler
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Illustrative examples: Anode Builder, Battery Builder, Circuit Board Assembler, Electric Motor Controls Assembler
51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Illustrative examples: Programmable Logic Controller Assembler, Synchronous Motor Assembler, Vacuum Cleaner Assembler, Vending Machine Assembler
51-2030 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
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51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
Illustrative examples: Gas Turbine Assembler, Machine Builder, Steam Turbine Assembler
51-2040 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products. Shipfitters are included in “Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic” (51-4192).
Illustrative examples: Mill Beam Fitter, Protector Plate Attacher
51-2050 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-2051 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
Illustrative examples: Fiberglass Boat Builder, Fiberglass Ski Maker
51-2060 Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-2061 Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components. Watchmakers are included in “Watch and Clock Repairers” (49-9064).
Illustrative examples: Digital Watch Assembler, Electrical Timing Device Adjuster, Marine Chronometer Assembler
51-2090 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
51-2092 Team Assemblers
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
51-2092 Team Assemblers
Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them, rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis. May participate in making management decisions affecting the work. Includes team leaders who work as part of the team. Assemblers who continuously perform the same task are classified elsewhere in 51-2000.
Illustrative examples: Lead Team Assembler, Team Assembly Line Machine Operator, Team Automobile Assembler
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
All assemblers and fabricators not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Air Bag Builder, Crate Builder, Doll Maker
51-3000 Food Processing Workers
51-3010 Bakers
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-3011 Bakers
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods. Pastry chefs in restaurants and hotels are included with “Chefs and Head Cooks” (35-1011).
Illustrative examples: Bagel Maker, Bread Baker, Pastry Finisher
51-3020 Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing Workers
This broad occupation includes the following three detailed occupations:
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters
Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.
Illustrative examples: Butcher Apprentice, Kosher Butcher, Meat Carver, Meat Counter Worker
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.
Illustrative examples: Fish Filleter, Oyster Shucker, Poultry Eviscerator, Shrimp Picker
51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments. Excludes “Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers” (51-3022) who perform routine meat cutting.
Illustrative examples: Halal Meat Packer, Poultry Slaughterer, Shochet
51-3090 Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers
This broad occupation includes the following four detailed occupations:
51-3091 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
51-3092 Food Batchmakers
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
51-3099 Food Processing Workers, All Other
51-3091 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.
Illustrative examples: Coffee Roaster, Fish Smoker, Meat Curer, Smokehouse Worker
51-3092 Food Batchmakers
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
Illustrative examples: Frozen Yogurt Maker, Honey Blender, Peanut Butter Maker
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products. Excludes “Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders” (51-3091).
Illustrative examples: Doughnut Machine Operator, Dumpling Machine Operator, Potato Chip Frier
51-3099 Food Processing Workers, All Other
All food processing workers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Olive Pitter, Poultry Hanger, Yeast Maker
51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
51-4020 Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
This broad occupation includes the following three detailed occupations:
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
Illustrative examples: Wire Drawing Machine Tender
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Illustrative examples: Cold Header Operator, Forging Roll Operator, Spike Machine Operator, Swager Operator
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Illustrative examples: Brass Roller, Forming Roll Operator, Plastic Straightening Roll Operator, Steel Roller
51-4030 Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
This broad occupation includes the following five detailed occupations:
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Illustrative examples: Crimping Machine Operator for Metal, Metal Punch Press Operator, Metal Slitter
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.
Illustrative examples: Boring Mill Operator for Metal, Drill Press Operator for Metal, Radial Drill Press Operator for Plastic
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
Illustrative examples: Aluminum Polisher, Jewel Bearing Facer, Metal Grinder, Tool Polishing Machine Operator
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.
Illustrative examples: Engine Lathe Operator, Gear Cutter, Screw Machine Operator
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
Illustrative examples: Metal Milling Machine Operator, Plastic Thread Milling Machine Setup Operator
51-4040 Machinists
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51-4041 Machinists
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Machinists who primarily program or operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment are classified in “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators and Programmers” (51-9160).
Illustrative examples: Automotive Machinist, Gear Machinist, Production Machinist
51-4050 Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, and Casters
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal
51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting or to produce specified types of steel. Excludes “Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic” (51-4191).
Illustrative examples: Electric Arc Furnace Operator, Smelter Operator
51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal
Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.
Illustrative examples: Ingot Caster, Molten Iron Pourer, Steel Pourer
51-4060 Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.
Illustrative examples: Metal Mockup Maker, Plastic Jig and Fixture Builder
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.
51-4070 Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries. Excludes “Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic” (51-4072) and “Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic” (51-9195).
Illustrative examples: Airset Caster, Green Sand Molder, Wax Pattern Coater
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
Illustrative examples: Aluminum Molding Machine Operator, Blow Mold Operator, Plastic Cup Fabricating Machine Operator
51-4080 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
Illustrative examples: Combination Machine Tool Operator, Multi-operation Forming Machine Setter
51-4110 Tool and Die Makers
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools.
Illustrative examples: Jig Bore Tool Maker, Metal Die Finisher, Metal Gauge Maker
51-4120 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Illustrative examples: Arc Welder, Cutting Torch Operator, Pipe Welder, Silver Solderer
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
Illustrative examples: Electron Beam Welder Setter, Ultrasonic Welding Machine Operator
51-4190 Miscellaneous Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
This broad occupation includes the following five detailed occupations:
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4192 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
51-4193 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat treat metal or plastic objects.
Illustrative examples: Annealing Furnace Operator, Induction Machine Setter, Wire Temperer
51-4192 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters.
Illustrative examples: Shipfitter Apprentice
51-4193 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend plating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. Typically, the product being coated is immersed in molten metal or an electrolytic solution. Excludes “Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders” (51-9124).
Illustrative examples: Anodizer, Galvanizer, Nickel Plater
51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
Illustrative examples: Tool Grinding Machine Operator
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Electrical Discharge Machine Setup Operator, Metal Rivet Machine Operator, Tin Recovery Worker
51-5100 Printing Workers
51-5110 Printing Workers
This broad occupation includes the following three detailed occupations:
51-5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers
51-5112 Printing Press Operators
51-5113 Print Binding and Finishing Workers
51-5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers
Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.
Illustrative examples: Digital Proofing and Platemaker, Photoengraver, Plate Mounter
51-5112 Printing Press Operators
Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.
Illustrative examples: Gravure Press Operator, Offset Press Operator, Web Press Operator
51-5113 Print Binding and Finishing Workers
Bind books and other publications or finish printed products by hand or machine. May set up binding and finishing machines.
Illustrative examples: Bookbinder, Bookbinding Machine Operator
51-6000 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers
51-6010 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
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51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.
Illustrative examples: Laundry Attendant, Laundry Equipment Operator, Laundry Sorter
51-6020 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
Illustrative examples: Clothes Ironer, Pants Presser, Wool Presser
51-6030 Sewing Machine Operators
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators
Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.
Illustrative examples: Blind Stitch Machine Operator, Button Sewing Machine Operator, Custom T-Shirt Embroidery Machine Operator
51-6040 Shoe and Leather Workers
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
51-6042 Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles. May use hand tools.
Illustrative examples: Cobbler, Saddle Maker, Shoe Repairer, Shoemaker
51-6042 Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.
Illustrative examples: Arch Cushion Press Operator, Lasting Machine Operator, Rasper Machine Operator
51-6050 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
51-6051 Sewers, Hand
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
51-6051 Sewers, Hand
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
Illustrative examples: Hand Quilter, Hand Stitcher
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.
Illustrative examples: Alterations Tailor, Coat Maker, Vest Maker
51-6060 Textile Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
This broad occupation includes the following four detailed occupations:
51-6061 Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-6061 Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
Illustrative examples: Cloth Dyer, Rug Dyer, Skein Yarn Dyer
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
Illustrative examples: Canvas Cutter, Industrial Fabric Cutter, Welt Trimming Machine Operator
51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles. Excludes “Sewing Machine Operators” (51-6031).
Illustrative examples: Crochet Machine Operator, Jacquard Loom Weaver, Looping Machine Operator
51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators.
Illustrative examples: Rope Machine Setter, Silk Winding Machine Operator
51-6090 Miscellaneous Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers
This broad occupation includes the following four detailed occupations:
51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
51-6092 Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
51-6093 Upholsterers
51-6099 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other
51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
Illustrative examples: Fiber Machine Tender, Synthetic Filament Extruder
51-6092 Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
Illustrative examples: Clothing Patternmaker, Embroidery Patternmaker, Fabric Pattern Grader
51-6093 Upholsterers
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
Illustrative examples: Aircraft Seat Upholsterer, Furniture Upholsterer
51-6099 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other
All textile, apparel, and furnishings workers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Apparel Embroidery Digitizer, Feltmaker, Hat Blocking Machine Operator
51-7000 Woodworkers
51-7010 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or fabricate parts for wood products.
Illustrative examples: Cabinet Builder, Marquetry Worker, Wood Furniture Assembler
51-7020 Furniture Finishers
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-7021 Furniture Finishers
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
Illustrative examples: Furniture Sander, Piano Refinisher, Wood Cabinet Finisher
51-7030 Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
51-7031 Model Makers, Wood
51-7032 Patternmakers, Wood
51-7031 Model Makers, Wood
Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.
Illustrative examples: Architectural Wood Model Maker
51-7032 Patternmakers, Wood
Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.
Illustrative examples: Wood Die Maker
51-7040 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate CNC equipment. Includes lead sawyers.
Illustrative examples: Buzzsaw Operator, Circle Saw Operator, Rip Saw Operator, Trim Saw Operator
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines.
Illustrative examples: Wood Dowel Machine Operator, Wood Lathe Operator, Wood Planer
51-7090 Miscellaneous Woodworkers
This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:
51-7099 Woodworkers, All Other
All woodworkers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Pole Framer, Wood Carver, Wood Casket Assembler
51-8000 Plant and System Operators
51-8010 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
This broad occupation includes the following three detailed occupations:
51-8011 Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers
51-8013 Power Plant Operators
51-8011 Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs.
Illustrative examples: Nuclear Control Room Operator, Nuclear Reactor Operator
51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
Illustrative examples: Steam Plant Control Room Operator, Substation Operator
51-8013 Power Plant Operators
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
Illustrative examples: Hydroelectric Plant Operator, Powerhouse Operator
51-8020 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes.
Illustrative examples: Boiler Engineer, HVAC Mechanic Boiler Operator
51-8030 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
Illustrative examples: Sewage Plant Operator, Liquid Waste Treatment Plant Operator
51-8090 Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators
Includes:
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
Illustrative examples: Nitric Acid Plant Operator, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators
Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.
Illustrative examples: Gas Controller, Gas Plant Dispatcher
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units.
Illustrative examples: Hydrotreater Operator, Oil Pipeline Operator, Oil Refiner
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other
All plant and system operators not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Asphalt Plant Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator, Lime Filter Operator
51-9000 Other Production Occupations
51-9010 Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Includes:
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products.
Illustrative examples: Acid Purification Equipment Operator, Chemical Process Equipment Operator
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment, filter presses, centrifuges, fermenting tanks, or batch stills to separate liquids, gases, or solids.
Illustrative examples: Brewmaster, Fermentation Operator, Pasteurizer
51-9020 Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending Workers
Includes:
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials such as coal, glass, or grain.
Illustrative examples: Industrial Coffee Grinder, Marble Polisher
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Grind, sand, or polish using hand tools or hand-held power tools a variety of metal, wood, or stone objects.
Illustrative examples: Hand Buffer, Jewelry Polisher
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials such as chemicals, tobacco, or pigments.
Illustrative examples: Asphalt Blender, Clay Mixer, Ink Blender
51-9030 Cutting Workers
Includes:
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items.
Illustrative examples: Fur Trimmer, Hand Cloth Cutter
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials such as glass, stone, cork, or rubber.
Illustrative examples: Glass Cutting Machine Operator, Rubber Trimmer
51-9040 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass-forming or plodder machines, to shape and form products such as glassware, rubber, or soap.
Illustrative examples: Brick Maker, Rubber Extrusion Operator
51-9050 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment.
Illustrative examples: Lime Kiln Operator, Lumber Kiln Operator, Rubber Curer
51-9060 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Inspect, test, sort, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or finished parts for defects or deviations from specifications.
Illustrative examples: Quality Inspector, Petroleum Sampler
51-9070 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
Design, fabricate, adjust, or repair jewelry, gold, silver, and precious stones.
Illustrative examples: Diamond Setter, Gemologist, Goldsmith
51-9080 Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians
Includes:
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians
51-9082 Medical Appliance Technicians
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians
Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.
Illustrative examples: Dental Ceramist, Orthodontic Technician
51-9082 Medical Appliance Technicians
Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics, and prosthetics.
Illustrative examples: Brace Maker, Prosthetics Technician
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses or lenses; assemble and mount lenses into frames.
Illustrative examples: Eyeglass Maker, Lens Grinder
51-9110 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend machines to prepare products for storage or shipment.
Illustrative examples: Bottle Capper, Keg Filler
51-9120 Painting Workers
Includes:
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
51-9124 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Paint, coat, or decorate articles such as furniture, glass, pottery, or toys.
Illustrative examples: Ceramic Painter, Sign Painter
51-9124 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint products including metal, cloth, or wood.
Illustrative examples: Auto Painter, Electrostatic Paint Operator
51-9140 Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Perform functions in semiconductor manufacture: load materials, operate furnaces, saw ingots, polish wafers, and form circuitry.
Illustrative examples: Semiconductor Processor, Wafer Fabricator
51-9150 Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
Develop and process photographic images from film or digital media.
Illustrative examples: Photo Lab Specialist, Photo Retoucher
51-9160 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators and Programmers
Includes:
51-9161 CNC Tool Operators
51-9162 CNC Tool Programmers
51-9161 CNC Tool Operators
Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine parts or other work pieces.
Illustrative examples: CNC Machinist, CNC Milling Machine Operator
51-9162 CNC Tool Programmers
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools.
Illustrative examples: CNC Programmer, Numerical Tool Programmer
51-9190 Miscellaneous Production Workers
Includes:
51-9191 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
51-9193 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9197 Tire Builders
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
51-9191 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items or form a finished product.
Illustrative examples: Glue Line Operator, Paper Gluing Operator
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products or remove impurities.
Illustrative examples: Acid Dipper, Degreaser Operator
51-9193 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend cooling and freezing units or batch freezers to cool or freeze products.
Illustrative examples: Chiller Tender, Refrigerating Machine Operator
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers
Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials.
Illustrative examples: Glass Etcher, Metal Engraver
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Mold, shape, form, or cast products such as food, figurines, tile, pipes, or candles.
Illustrative examples: Glass Blower, Neon Tube Bender
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Operate machines that convert or shape paper or paperboard into finished products.
Illustrative examples: Box Fabricator, Corrugator Operator
51-9197 Tire Builders
Operate machines to build tires.
Illustrative examples: Auto Tire Recapper, Tire Molder
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers
Assist production workers by supplying or holding materials and cleaning work areas.
Illustrative examples: Baker Helper, Welder Helper
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
All production workers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Machine Helper, General Factory Worker