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1330.1.1.1 ISCO 1330 - Information and communications technology service managers
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digital transformation manager

Digital transformation managers are professionals in charge of the acceleration of digital transformation in business by implementing emerging trends initiatives and digital strategies within an organisation. Additionally, they identify new business opportunities in sustainable innovation and develop guidance regarding to ensure a qualified transition to the latest technology business processes. Digital transformation managers translate business requirements and market needs into digital solutions.

digital transformation directordigital transformation officer
8122.6 ISCO 8122 - Metal finishing, plating and coating machine operators
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dip tank operator

Dip tank operators set up and tend dip tanks, which are coating machines, designed to provide otherwise finished work pieces with durable coating by dipping them in a tank of a specific sort of paint, preservative or molten zinc.

dipping tank operatorimpregnating tank operatorhot dip platerplating tank operatormetal dipping machine operatorcoating machine workercoating machine operativecoating machine operatorplating tank techniciandip tank workerplating tank operativedipping tank specialistdipping tank operativedip tank operativeimpregnating tank operativehot dipping platerhot dip galvanizing operativedip tank techniciandipping tank workerhot dip galvanizerplating tanker operatormetal dipping machine operativedip tank specialistdipping tank techniciantanker
1112.3 ISCO 1112 - Senior government officials
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diplomat

Diplomats represent their home nation and government in international organisations. They negotiate with the organisation's officials to ensure the home nation's interests are protected, as well as facilitate productive and friendly communication between the home nation and the international organisation.

UN diplomatdiplomatic agentforeign service officerenvoydiplomatic service officerher majesty's diplomat
1213.9 ISCO 1213 - Policy and planning managers
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director of compliance and information security

Directors of compliance and information security follow the regulatory compliance and oversee information security to ensure security of all information technology associated.

compliance and information security directorICT compliance managermanager of compliance and information securitycyber legal advisorcyber law consultantIT compliance managercybersecurity compliance directorcompliance and information security managercybersecurity legal officer
1213.9.1 ISCO 1213 - Policy and planning managers
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director of compliance and information security in gambling

Directors of compliance and information security in gambling follow the regulatory compliance for gambling and oversee information security to ensure secure and safe use of all information technology associated with gambling.

manager of compliance and information security in gamblinggambing compliance and information security managergambling compliance and information security director
2654.1.3 ISCO 2654 - Film, stage and related directors and producers
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director of photography

Directors of photography are responsible for the visual interpretation of the script and all photography components of the film, including framing, colouring, lightning, style and locations. They create the visual look of the film or television programme and select the filming equipment, including the lens and filters. Directors of photography manage the visual equipment operators and lighting technicians. They work together with the video and motion picture director to achieve the desired effect.

photography directorsenior director of photographycamera and lighting directorcinematographerhead of camera and lighting crewlighting cameraman
3412.4.4 ISCO 3412 - Social work associate professionals
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disability support worker

Disability support workers provide personal assistance and support to individuals of all ages with disability conditions, either intellectual or physical disabilities. They work with other health professionals to maximise individuals physical and mental well being. Their duties include bathing, lifting, moving, dressing or feeding people with disability.

learning disability support carerdisability carerlearning disability support assistantdisability support assistantdisability care workerdisability support carerdisability care personal assistantdisability care assistant
2652.6 ISCO 2652 - Musicians, singers and composers
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disc jockey

Disc jockeys mix music from various sources using turntables or a mixing console and play music at events in front of a live audience. They may provide the music on the radio. They select the music played on the radio and make sure that it is broadcasted according to schedule. Disc jockeys can also create mixes for later distribution and playback.

music selector and broadcasterradio disc jockeymusic selectorlive mixerdeejaylive mixing disc jockeyDJclub disc jockeylive music mixer
2149.8 ISCO 2149 - Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified
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dismantling engineer

Dismantling engineers research and plan the optimal way to dismantle industrial equipment, machinery and buildings that reached the end-of-life phase. They analyse the required work and schedule the various operations. They give team leaders instructions and supervise their work.

disassembly plannerdismantling managerdismantling planner
3123.1.9 ISCO 3123 - Construction supervisors
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dismantling supervisor

Dismantling supervisors monitor the operations involved in dismantling activities such as removing and possibly recycling industrial equipment and machinery or decommissioning of plants. The distribute the task among workers and supervise if everything is done according to safety regulations. If problems arise they consult with engineers and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

disassembly supervisordisassembly team leaderdismantling team leader
7214.1 ISCO 7214 - Structural-metal preparers and erectors
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dismantling worker

Dismantling workers perform the dismantling of industrial equipment, machinery and buildings as instructed by the team leader. They use heavy machinery and different power tools depending on the task. At all times safety regulations are taken into account.

disassembly worker
8131.5 ISCO 8131 - Chemical products plant and machine operators
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distillation operator

Distillation operators run and oversee the oil distillation process and assist with troubleshooting. They operate distillation equipment to separate intermediate products or impurities from oil. They turn control valves and gauges to attain temperatures, material flow rate, pressure, etc. 

distillation process expertoil refinery expertpetroleum refinery technicianrefinery techniciandistillation operatorspetroleum refinery operator
8160.26 ISCO 8160 - Food and related products machine operators
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distillery miller

Distillery millers tend distillery mills in order to clean and grind whole grain for use in production of distilled liquors. They tend cleaning machines to remove impurities from grains followed by the grinding and weighing of grains. They perform daily maintenance on pumps, air-conveyor chutes and machines.

distillery grain millerdistillery mill workerdistillery grain mill workerdistilling miller
3122.4.3 ISCO 3122 - Manufacturing supervisors
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distillery supervisor

Distillery supervisors coordinate the production processes comprised in the production of spirits and manage the workers engaged in the process. They verify distilled liquors being produced at specified amounts and proofs.

distilling supervisordistillery manager
8160.27 ISCO 8160 - Food and related products machine operators
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distillery worker

Distillery workers operate industrial distillery equipment and machinery. They perform the maintenance and cleaning of the machinery, roll barrels, and stamp barrel heads.

distillery production workerdistillerspirit beverage workerspirits production worker
9333.2 ISCO 9333 - Freight handlers
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distribution centre dispatcher

Distribution centre dispatchers ensure efficient shipping of manufactured goods. They stipulate routes and complete shipping documents.

bulk station operatordistribution centre operatordistribution center dispatcherdistribution center operatorproduct dispatcherbulk station dispatchermanufactured goods dispatcherdistribution centeredispatcherdispatcher at distribution centre
1324.3.1 ISCO 1324 - Supply, distribution and related managers
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distribution manager

Distribution managers plan the distribution of goods to various points of sales.

senior distribution managergraduate distribution plannertrainee logistics managergraduate distribution managerassistant supply chain managerassistant distribution managergraduate supply chain managertrainee supply chain managerassistant distribution plannerassistant traffic office managertrainee distribution managersenior distribution plannertrainee traffic office managertrainee distribution plannerassistant logistics managergraduate traffic office managersenior traffic office managersenior logistics managergraduate logistics managersenior supply chain manager
2411.1.6 ISCO 2411 - Accountants
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dividend analyst

Dividend analysts calculate and allocate dividends and interest incomes of a company's earnings to a category of its shareholders. They assess business systems and processes in order to identify user needs and to deliver appropriate solutions. They also undertake dividend forecasts on amounts and payment schedules and identify potential risks, based on their financial and market price expertise.

dividend calculation clerkdividends analystdividends clerkdividend clerkdividend and coupon analyst
3256.1 ISCO 3256 - Medical assistants
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doctors' surgery assistant

Doctors' surgery assistants support doctors of medicine in medical measures, in performing simple support activities during medical procedures, standardised diagnostic programmes and standardised point-of-care tests, ensuring surgery hygiene, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilising and maintaining medical devices and performing the organisational and administrative tasks required for operating a doctor`s surgery under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.

cast assistantdoctors' surgery assistantradiology assistanthealthcare assistantphysician's assistantdoctor's assistantclinical assistantmedical assistantophthalmic assistantsurgical assistantautopsy assistantorthopedic assistantphysician assistantsurgery assistant
1349.11 ISCO 1349 - Professional services managers not elsewhere classified
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document management officer

Document management officers ensure that the documents required for their organisation's functioning and daily operations are registered, classified and archived correctly and are made available to the different services or to the public upon request. They oversee the implementation of internal procedures and promote proper document management practices within the organisation, providing training to other employees on document management procedures. They may operate electronic records management systems (ERMS), electronic document management systems (EDMS) and archives management systems (AMS) and provide support in defining related technical requirements.

records managerdocument managerarchive managerdocument management specialistlead document controllerdocument controllerdocumentation managerdocument control manager
5164.6 ISCO 5164 - Pet groomers and animal care workers
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dog breeder

Dog breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of dogs. They maintain the health and welfare of dogs.

dogs breeder
5164.2.1.1 ISCO 5164 - Pet groomers and animal care workers
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dog trainer

Dog trainers train animals and/or dog handlers for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, entertainment and education, in accordance with national legislation.

agility dog trainersecurity dog trainergun dog trainerpuppy trainerdog handler instructordog training instructorcanine training centre workerpolice dog trainercanine behaviour trainersheepdog trainerdog handler trainerguide dog trainercanine behaviouristgreyhound trainerpet dog trainerassistance dog trainer
7533.1 ISCO 7533 - Sewing, embroidery and related workers
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doll maker

Doll makers design, create and repair dolls using various materials such as porcelain, wood or plastic. They build moulds of forms and attach parts using adhesives and handtools.

dolls clothes makerporcelain doll makerdolls house furniture makerplastic dollmakerdolls fashion designerantique doll repairerwooden dollmakerdollmakerdolls house makerwooden doll makerdoll repairerdolls accessories makerporcelain dollmakerplastic doll maker
1420.4.17 ISCO 1420 - Retail and wholesale trade managers
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domestic appliances shop manager

Domestic appliances shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.

home and electrical appliances shop managerelectrical appliances store managerelectrical appliances shop managerdomestic appliances superstore managerelectrical house appliances store managerelectrical superstore managerelectrical household goods shop managerdomestic appliances store managerelectrical household goods store managerhome appliances shop managershop manager (electrical household appliances)
5223.7.14 ISCO 5223 - Shop sales assistants
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domestic appliances specialised seller

Domestic appliances specialised sellers sell domestic appliances in specialised shops.

home and electrical appliances shop salespersonelectrical home appliances specialised sellerdomestic appliances superstore specialised sellerdomestic appliances salespersonelectrical superstore specialised sellerelectrical home appliances salespersonelectrical appliances specialised sellerelectrical appliances salespersonelectrical household goods specialised sellerelectrical household goods salespersonhome and electrical appliances shop specialised sellerdomestic appliances superstore salespersondomestic appliances specialized sellerelectrical superstore salesperson
5152.2.1 ISCO 5152 - Domestic housekeepers
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domestic butler

Domestic butlers serve at official meals, monitor meal preparations and table setting and manage the household staff. They may also offer personal assistance in booking travel arrangements and restaurants, valeting and clothing care.

major-domobutlerdomestic house manager
9111.1 ISCO 9111 - Domestic cleaners and helpers
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domestic cleaner

Domestic cleaners perform all necessary cleaning activities in order to clean their clients' houses. They vacuum and sweep floors, wash dishes, launder clothes, dust, scrub and polish surfaces and disinfect equipment and materials.

domestic helperservanthousehold workerhousekeeping cleanercharworkerpersonal maiddomestic workermaiddomestic maidcleaning ladyhouse cleanerhousekeepercleaning maidchambermaid
7411.1.1.1 ISCO 7411 - Building and related electricians
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domestic electrician

Domestic electricians install and maintain electrical infrastructures and domestic machinery in homes and other residential buildings. They perform inspections and repair defective parts to ensure efficiency.

electricianresidential electriciandomestic and commercial electrician
3112.1.5.1 ISCO 3112 - Civil engineering technicians
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domestic energy assessor

Domestic energy assessors advise individuals on energy supply for their homes. They assess the individual's needs and recommend the appropriate source of energy and supplier, attempting to secure energy sales. They also advise on economic and environmental advantages of types of energy, and create energy plans compliant with regulations and the technical requirements and conditions of the residence.

domestic energy sales promoterresidential energy saleswomanresidential energy sales negotiatorresidential energy sales promoterdomestic energy sellerresidential energy salesmandomestic energy sales negotiatorresidential energy sellerresidential energy salespersonresidential energy sales represidential energy sales representative
5152.2 ISCO 5152 - Domestic housekeepers
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domestic housekeeper

Domestic housekeepers are responsible for all the household activities in a private house. They oversee and execute duties according to the needs of the employer such as cooking, cleaning and washing activities, taking care of children and gardening. They order supplies and are in charge of expenditures allocated. Domestic housekeepers may supervise and instruct household staff in large households.

domestic housekeeperhouse caretaker couplehousekeeperprivate housekeeping directorhouse managerdomestic couple
7115.2 ISCO 7115 - Carpenters and joiners
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door installer

Door installers set doors in place. They remove the old door if present, prepare the frame opening, and set the new door in place square, straight, plumb, and watertight if called for. Door installers also inspect and service existing doors.

door installation workerdoor fitterdoor hangerdoor furniture fitterdoor carpenter and joinerdoor refurbishment team memberdoor refurbishment team workerdoor fitting specialistreplacement door installerdoor joiner and fitterdoor installation specialist
5414.1.4 ISCO 5414 - Security guards
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door supervisor

Door supervisors ensure that the people entering public places such as bars, restaurants and concert venues are suitable and that they do not represent potential problems. They enforce legal regulations by checking individuals' legal age to enter a bar, manage crowds and emergencies, monitor dress codes and handle aggressive and abusive behaviours.

nightclub doormandisco doormanbouncerbar doorman
5243.1 ISCO 5243 - Door to door salespersons
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door to door seller

Door to door sellers sell goods and services door to door.

travelling saleswomandoor to door salesmanhome sellerdoor to door salespersondoor-to-door sellerdoor to door saleswomandoor to door entrepreneurtravelling salesmandoorstep sellertravelling salesperson
9621.1 ISCO 9621 - Messengers, package deliverers and luggage porters
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doorman/doorwoman

Doormen/doorwomen welcome guests to a hospitality establishment and provide additional services related to assistance with luggage, guests' safety whilst ensuring security.

doorwomanhotel doormanclub doormanbouncerdoormanclub doorman/doorwomanhotel doorwomanhotel doorman/doorwomandoor security staffclub doorwomandoor keeper
3118.3 ISCO 3118 - Draughtspersons
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drafter

Drafters prepare and create technical drawings using a special software or manual techniques, to show how something is built or works.

draftspersondraughtspersondrafting expertCAD draughtercomputer aided design draughterdrafting adviserdrafting consultantdraughterdrafting specialist
7126.2 ISCO 7126 - Plumbers and pipe fitters
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drain technician

Drain technicians install and maintain drainage equipment used in sewer systems, such as pipes and valves. They analyse the design and ensure the proper installation of the drainage system, and perform maintenance and repair duties.

sewer inspectorsewer and drain inspectorsewer pipe inspectorsewer pipe repairerstorm water drain techniciandrainage system technicianwater resources techniciansewer and drain repairerflood risk techniciansewer line repairerplumbing and drainage technicianwater and drainage technicianpublic works inspectordrainage systems technicianservice drain inspectorsewer cleanerdrain cleanersewer line inspectorsewer technician
2142.1.3 ISCO 2142 - Civil engineers
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drainage engineer

Drainage engineers design and construct drainage systems for sewers and storm water systems. They evaluate the options to design drainage systems that meet the requirements while ensuring compliance with legislation and environmental standards and policies. Drainage engineers choose the most optimal drainage system to prevent floods, control irrigation and direct sewage away from water sources.

drainage engineering adviserdrainage systems engineerflood risk engineerirrigation engineerdrainage technology engineering adviserdrainage engineering consultantdrainage engineering specialistdrain engineerdrainage technology engineering consultantdrainage technology engineerdrainage engineering expertplumbing and drainage engineerdrainage system engineerdrainage technology engineering specialistwater and drainage engineerproject engineerdrainagestorm water drain engineersewer engineerwater resources engineerdrainage technology engineering expert
9312.1.1 ISCO 9312 - Civil engineering labourers
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drainage worker

Drainage workers assemble and maintain drainage and dewatering systems. They lay tubes or drainpipes to dry out the ground of a certain structure in order to put a hold to imminent groundwater. This work is usually performed under pavements and in basements.

drainage system installergroundwater drainage workergroundwater drainage operativedeep drainage workerpipelayerdrainage pipe layerdrainage groundworkerdrainage installerdeep drainage operativedrainage operative
2355.4 ISCO 2355 - Other arts teachers
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drama teacher

Drama teachers instruct students in a recreational context in the various theatrical genres and dramatic expression forms, such as comedy, tragedy, prose, poetry, improvisation, monologues, dialogues etc. They provide students with a notion of theatre history and repertoire, but mainly focus on a practice-based approach in their courses, in which they assist students in experimenting with and mastering different dramatic expression styles and techniques and encourage them to develop their own style. They cast, direct and produce plays and other performances, and coordinate the technical production and the set, props and costume usage on stage.

performing and dramatic arts teacherdrama instructorperforming and dramatic arts instructorinstructor in performing and dramatic artsteacher of dramatic artsdrama educatoreducator in dramateacher of drama
2330.1.6 ISCO 2330 - Secondary education teachers
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drama teacher secondary school

Drama teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialised and instructing in their own field of study, drama. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate the students' knowledge and performance on the subject of drama through assignments, tests and examinations.

dramatic arts teacher secondary schoolteacher of drama in secondary schoolssecondary school drama teacherdrama teachersecondary school drama tutorhigh school performing arts teacherhigh school dramatic arts teacherdrama teacher high schoolhigh school drama teacherhigh school performing and dramatic arts teacherdrama tutor secondary school
2641.2 ISCO 2641 - Authors and related writers
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dramaturge

Dramaturges read new plays and works and propose them to the stage director and/or art council of a theatre. They gather documentation on the work, author, problems addressed, times and described environments. They also participate in the analysis of themes, characters, dramatic construction, etc.

playwright & dramaturgemusic theater dramaturgeproduction dramaturgedramatic advisorplaywrightmusic theatre dramaturgedramaturge & playwrightdramaturgist
9129.1 ISCO 9129 - Other cleaning workers
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drapery and carpet cleaner

Drapery and carpet cleaners clean draperies and carpets for their clients by removing stains, dust or odors. They do this by applying chemical and repellent solutions and with the use of brushes or mechanical equipment.

carpet and drapery cleanercarpet cleaning techniciancarpet cleanerrug cleanerdrapery cleaner
2651.6 ISCO 2651 - Visual artists
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drawing artist

Drawing artists express concepts by providing a drawn representation corresponding to the idea.

cartoon artiststreet artistvisual art expertartistillustrator
8181.4 ISCO 8181 - Glass and ceramics plant operators
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drawing kiln operator

Drawing kiln operators are responsible for continuous sheet flat glass production by manipulating the drawing kiln that processes molten glass.

drawing machine workerdrawing machine operativedrawing kiln workerglass production operativeglassmakerflat glass kiln operatordrawing kiln operativeglass kiln operatorglass operative
8342.2 ISCO 8342 - Earthmoving and related plant operators
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dredge operator

Dredge operators work with industrial equipment to remove underwater material in order to make the area accessible to ships, to establish ports, to lay cables or for other purposes, and move the material to the desired location.

dredde operatorport dredge operatorport dredger operatordredger operatordredge operatr
3123.1.10 ISCO 3123 - Construction supervisors
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dredging supervisor

Dredging supervisors monitor dredging operations. They make sure the operation proceeds per regulations and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

dredge operator supervisordredging operations supervisordredging site supervisordredge foremandredging project supervisordredging foreman
3435.7 ISCO 3435 - Other artistic and cultural associate professionals
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dresser

Dressers assist and support artists before, during and after the performance to ensure the performers costumes are in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They ensure the costume quality, maintain, check and repair costumes and assist with quick costume changes.  

principal dresserbackstage dresserwardrobe masterwardrobe mistress
7531.2 ISCO 7531 - Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and hatters
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dressmaker

Dressmakers design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other material for women and children. They produce made-to-measure wearing apparel according to customer's or garment manufacturer's specifications. They are able to read and understand size charts, details surrounding finished measurements, etc.

tailorseamstresscustom dressmakerseamsterbespoke dressmakercouture dressmaker
8113.2 ISCO 8113 - Well drillers and borers and related workers
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drill operator

Drill operators supervise a team during rigging and drilling operations. They monitor well activity and take measures in case of emergencies.

oil rig drillerrig drill operatorrig driller
7223.6 ISCO 7223 - Metal working machine tool setters and operators
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drill press operator

Drill press operators set up and operate drill presses designed to cut excess material from or enlarge a hole in a fabricated workpiece using a hardened, rotary, multipointed cutting tool that inserts the drill into the workpiece axially.

tapper operatordrill operativeplastic CNC press operativeautomatic driller and reamerreamer operatordrill-press operativemetal drill press operatorautomatic drilling machine operatordrill press operator for metalplastic drill press operativeautomatic reaming machine operatormetal cnc-press operatormetal drill-press operativecnc-press operativeplastic drill press operatormetal cnc-press operativeautomatic drilling machine operativeplastic drill-press operatorautomatic drill punch operatordrill press tenderplastic drill-press operativebarrel reamerautomatic drilling technicianmetal drill-press operatordrill operating technicianCNC press operativemetal CNC press operativeplastic CNC press operatormetal drill press operativeplastic cnc-press operativemetal CNC press operatordrill press operativedrill presserdrill operatorplastic cnc-press operator