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2149.2.1 ISCO 2149 - Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified
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calculation engineer

Calculation engineers draw conclusions about real systems, such as on strength, stability and durability, by performing experiments on virtual models. They test production processes as well.

stress calculation engineertechnical engineersimulation calculation engineerstructural engineerstructural calculation engineerpiping calculation engineersupports and structural calculation engineerprocess modelling engineerpipe stress calculation engineerprocess engineercomputational engineer
3113.1.1 ISCO 3113 - Electrical engineering technicians
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calibration technician

Calibration technicians test and calibrate electrical and electronic equipment. They read blueprints and other technical drawings to develop testing procedures for every product.

instrument calibration techniciantechnician in instrument calibrationtechnician in calibration of electrical and electronic equipmentpyrometry instrument calibration technicianinstrumentation calibration technicianinstrument and calibration techniciancalibratorelectrical instrument calibration technologistelectronic instrument calibration technicianelectrical and electronic equipment calibratorelectrical and electronic equipment calibration technicianelectrical instrument calibration techniciancalibration technologistinstrument calibration technologistinstrument calibratorcalibrator of electrical and electronic equipmentcalibrations technician
5244.1 ISCO 5244 - Contact centre salespersons
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call centre agent

Call centre agents handle incoming or outgoing customer calls for a business. They call existing and prospective customers to promote goods and services. They also obtain sales and arrange sales visits.

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3341.1 ISCO 3341 - Office supervisors
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call centre analyst

Call centre analysts examine data regarding incoming or outgoing customer calls. They prepare reports and visualisation.

trainee data analystcall center analystcall centre reporting analystcall centre operations analystcustomer data analystIT data analystassistant call centre analystsenior data analystgraduate data analystCRM data analystsales data analystassistant data analystcontact centre analystcall center agenttrainee call centre analystgraduate call centre analystmarketing data analystservice desk analystsenior call centre analyst
1439.1 ISCO 1439 - Services managers not elsewhere classified
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call centre manager

Call centre managers set the objectives of the service per month, week, and day. They perform micromanagement of the results obtained in the centre in order to proactively react with plans, trainings, or motivational plans depending on the problems faced by the service. They strive for achievement of KPIs such as minimum operating time, sales per day, and compliance with quality parameters.

contact centre managercontact centre coordinatorcall centre coordinatorcall center managerclient centre managercustomer centre managercall centre director
3341.2 ISCO 3341 - Office supervisors
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call centre quality auditor

Call centre quality auditors listen to calls from the call centre operators, recorded or live, in order to assess compliance with protocols and quality parameters. They grade the employees and provide feedback on the issues that require improvement. They interpret and spread quality parameters received by the management.

call center quality auditorcall centre quality analystcall centre quality controllercontact centre quality auditorcustomer service centre analystcall centre quality assurance auditorcall centre quality control auditorcall centre quality audit associate
3341.3 ISCO 3341 - Office supervisors
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call centre supervisor

Call centre supervisors oversee call centre employees, manage projects and understand technical aspects of the call centre activities.

contact centre managercall center supervisorinbound call center supervisortele-sales supervisorcustomer contact centre supervisorcustomer centre supervisorcontact centre supervisortelephone sales supervisorcustomer service supervisordirect sales supervisortelemarketing managerinbound call centre supervisortelemarketing supervisoroutbound call centre supervisorcustomer service centre manageroutbound call center supervisor
3521.1.2 ISCO 3521 - Broadcasting and audiovisual technicians
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camera operator

Camera operators setup and operate digital film cameras to shoot domestic motion pictures or television programs. They work together with the video and motion picture director, the director of photography, or the private client. Camera operators give advice on how to shoot scenes to actors, the video and motion picture director and other camera operators.

cameramancamerawomancamera crane operatortowercam operatorrailcam operatorremote head operatorvideographersteadicam operatorcamera equipment operatorvideo camera operator
2432.6.1 ISCO 2432 - Public relations professionals
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campaign canvasser

Campaign canvassers operate on field level to persuade the public to vote for the political candidate they represent. They engage in direct conversation with the public in public places, and gather information on the public's opinion, as well as perform activities ensuring that information on the campaign reaches a wide audience.

campaign canvass workerpolitical campaign canvasserparty campaignerpolitical canvassercanvasserpolitical party activistparty activistpolitical party volunteercampaign worker
1439.2 ISCO 1439 - Services managers not elsewhere classified
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camping ground manager

Camping ground managers plan, direct, or coordinate all campsite facilities and manage employees.

campgrounds managercampground managercamp-site managercountryside managercamping managercamping pitch manager
4224.1.1 ISCO 4224 - Hotel receptionists
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camping ground operative

Camping ground operatives perform customer care in a campsite facility and other operational work.

camp-site workercampgrounds operativecamp-site operatorcamp-site staffcamping facility workercamping pitch operativecountryside operativecamp-site operative
7319.1 ISCO 7319 - Handicraft workers not elsewhere classified
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candle maker

Candle makers mold candles, place the wick in the middle of the mold and fill the mold with wax, by hand or machine. They remove the candle from the mold, scrape off excess wax and inspect the candle for any deformities.

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8160.11 ISCO 8160 - Food and related products machine operators
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candy machine operator

Candy machine operators tend machines that weigh, measure, and mix candy ingredients. They form soft candies by spreading candy onto cooling and warming slabs and cutting them manually or mechanically. They cast candies in moulds or by machine that extrude candy. 

candy production workercandy machine operativecandy production operativesweets machine operator
8183.1 ISCO 8183 - Packing, bottling and labelling machine operators
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canning and bottling line operator

Canning and bottling line operators observe bottles and cans passing by during the production process. They stand next to conveyors belts to ensure that bottles are filled to standard levels and that there are no major deviations. They discard defective bottles or cans.

canning and bottling operativecanning operativecanning and bottling workercanner
8159.3 ISCO 8159 - Textile, fur and leather products machine operators not elsewhere classified
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canvas goods assembler

Canvas goods assemblers construct products made from closely woven fabrics and leather such as tents, bags or wallets. Artists also use it as painting surface.

canvas sail makercanvas goods producercanvas goods production workercanvas tent makercanvas product assemblercanvas products makercanvas goods production operative
8131.1 ISCO 8131 - Chemical products plant and machine operators
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capsule filling machine operator

Capsule filling machine operators control the filling of gelatine capsules with the specific medicinal preparations.

pharmaceutical machine operativepharmaceutical machine operatorcapsule fillerfilling machine operatorcapsule machine operatorcapsule machine operative
8322.2 ISCO 8322 - Car, taxi and van drivers
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car and van delivery driver

Car and van delivery drivers transport goods and packages to specified locations by car or van. They load and unload goods according to schedule, ensure proper handling of packages, follow directions and plan the best route to each destination.

pizza delivery persondry cleaning driverdelivery persongroceries delivery personchinese food delivery personmediterranean food delivery personfast food delivery driverdelivery van driverdeliverymandelivery car drivertelephone directory delivery driverdeliverywomanfood delivery person
5165.1.2 ISCO 5165 - Driving instructors
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car driving instructor

Car driving instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a car safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to drive and prepare them for the driving theory tests and the practical driving test.

car driver instructordriving instructorcar driving training instructorcar driver training instructorautomobile driving instructordriver education instructor
5223.1 ISCO 5223 - Shop sales assistants
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car leasing agent

Car leasing agents represent businesses involved in financing vehicles, offering appropriate leasing schemes and additional services related to the vehicle. They document transactions, insurances and instalments.

senior car leasing agentvehicle fleet leasing consultantcar leasing team leadervehicle leasing sales agentcar leasing office managerassistant car leasing agentvehicle fleet leasing agentgraduate car leasing agentcar leasing team workertrainee car leasing agentvehicle leasing consultantcar leasing office workerautomobile leasing agentfleet leasing consultantautomobile leasing representativefleet leasing agent
8160.12 ISCO 8160 - Food and related products machine operators
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carbonation operator

Carbonation operators perform the injection of carbonation into beverages.

sparkling machine operatorgasifier operatordrinks gasification processorbeverage carbonation worker
3412.4.2 ISCO 3412 - Social work associate professionals
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care home worker

Care home workers provide domiciliary services to vulnerable adults including frail elderly or disabled people who are living with physical impairment or convalescing, following a specific plan to provide day-to-day care to clients. They look after the physical and mental wellbeing of clients by providing them social care. These services could be developed in residential homes, care homes or in the patient's home. In relation to this last case, they aim to improve patients' lives in the community and assure patients can live safely and independently in their own home.

community home care workerhome care assistanthomecare assistantindependent living support workercare home assistantdomiciliary home care workerdomiciliary care workercare worker (homecare)domiciliary homecare workerliving at home support workercare at home workercare support workerresidential care home workercare home supervisorcare home managerhome care worker
2423.1 ISCO 2423 - Personnel and careers professionals
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career guidance advisor

Career guidance advisors provide guidance and advice to adults and students on making educational, training and occupational choices and assist people in managing their careers, through career planning and career exploration. They help identify options for future careers, assist beneficiaries in the development of their curriculum and help people reflect on their ambitions, interests and qualifications. Career guidance advisors may provide advice on various career planning issues and make suggestions for lifelong learning if necessary, including study recommendations. They may also assist the individual in the search for a job or provide guidance and advice to prepare a candidate for recognition of prior learning.

school careers advisorcareers officercareer coachcareers advisorcareer guidance education advisoreducational advisorcareer guidance practitionermentor for prior learningcareer guidance counsellorschool career guidance advisorcounsellor in career guidance
8332.2 ISCO 8332 - Heavy truck and lorry drivers
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cargo vehicle driver

Cargo vehicle drivers operate vehicles such as trucks and vans. They may also take care of the loading and unloading of cargo.

courier delivery driverteamsterdelivery driverheavy goods vehicle drivertruckervan driverHGV drivertruckiedriver of cargo vehicleslorry drivertruck drivercourierfreight driverpackage delivery driver
7115.1 ISCO 7115 - Carpenters and joiners
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carpenter

Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as plastic and metal in their creations. Carpenters create the wooden frames to support wood framed buildings.

timber workerjoinery workercraft carpenterframe-makerheritage carpentrywoodworkerjoinercraftsman carpentercarpentry framercommercial carpenterjoiner supervisor
3123.1.3 ISCO 3123 - Construction supervisors
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carpenter supervisor

Carpenter supervisors monitor carpentry operations in construction. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. They pass their skills on to apprentice carpenters.

joinery shop supervisorjoiner supervisorjoinery supervisorcarpentry foremancarpentry overseercarpentry supervisortimber workshop supervisorframer supervisorsupervisor of carpentry operations
7122.1 ISCO 7122 - Floor layers and tile setters
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carpet fitter

Carpet fitters lay rolls of carpet as a floor covering. They cut the carpet to size, prepare the surface, and put the carpet in place.

carpet layercommercial carpet fitterdomestic carpet layercarpetlayercommercial carpet layerindustrial carpet fitterdomestic carpet fitterindustrial carpet layerindustrial and commercial carpet layercommercial and industrial carpet fitter
7318.1 ISCO 7318 - Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials
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carpet handicraft worker

Carpet handicraft workers use handicraft techniques to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or other textiles using traditional crafting techniques. They can use diverse methods such as weaving, knotting or tufting to create carpets of different styles.

traditional carpet workercarpet makercarpet weavertraditional carpet makerhand carpet makerhandemade carpet workercarpet worker
7318.2 ISCO 7318 - Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials
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carpet weaver

Carpet weavers operate machinery to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or synthetic textiles using specialised equipment. Carpet weavers can use diverse methods such as weaving, knotting or tufting to create carpets of different styles.

carpet makerrug makercarpet-weaving machine operatorrug weavercarpet weaverscarpet-tufting machine operator
9332.1 ISCO 9332 - Drivers of animal-drawn vehicles and machinery
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carriage driver

Carriage drivers tranport passengers in horse-drawn carriages. They ensure passengers' safety and care for the horses.

coachwomanhorse-drawn hackney carriage drivercoachmanhorse-drawn carriage driverhorse-drawn fiacre driverfiacre driver
2165.2 ISCO 2165 - Cartographers and surveyors
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cartographer

Cartographers create maps by combining various scientific informations depending of the purpose of the map (e.g. topographic, urban, or political maps). They combine the interpretation of mathematical notes and measurements with the aesthetics and visual depiction of the site for developing the maps. They may also work on developing and improving geographic information systems and may perform scientific research within cartography.

cartographic draftspersoncartographic science researchercartographic analystcartographic draftercartographic research analystmap makercartographic research scientistcartographic researchercartographic scientistcartographers
2651.3 ISCO 2651 - Visual artists
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cartoonist

Cartoonists draw people, objects, events, etc. in a comical or derogatory way. They exaggerate physical features and personality traits. Cartoonists also portray political, economic, cultural ans social events in a humoristic way.

political cartooniststrip cartoonistcomic artistcaricaturistpocket cartoonistsatirical cartoonisttopical cartoonist
3411.1 ISCO 3411 - Legal and related associate professionals
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case administrator

Case administrators supervise the progress of criminal and civil cases from the point of opening to closing. They review the case files and case progression to ensure proceedings occur compliant with legislation. They also ensure the proceedings occur in a timely manner and that everything has been concluded before closing cases.

legal executivelegal case administratorprobation case administratorlegal administation officerprison case administratordomestic abuse case administrator
5230.1 ISCO 5230 - Cashiers and ticket clerks
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cashier

Cashiers operate the cash register, receive payments from customers, issue receipts and return change due.

supermarket cashiercheck out operatorshop cashiertoll booth attendantcheckout operatordepartment store cashierhypermarket cashiercheckout assistantfilling station cashiercheck out assistantcheckout operativeoutlet centre cashiercheck out operative
4212.3 ISCO 4212 - Bookmakers, croupiers and related gaming workers
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casino cashier

Casino cashiers exchange tokens, coins or chips for money. They arrange pay-outs and obtain customers' signatures and identification. They audit and count money in a cash register, enforcing money laundering regulations.

gaming cashiercasino head cashiergame cashierbooth cashiercasino cage cashiercasino income auditorcage cashiercasino bankermain banker
4212.4 ISCO 4212 - Bookmakers, croupiers and related gaming workers
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casino gaming manager

Casino gaming managers oversee the day-to-day operations of gaming facilities. They supervise personnel, monitor the gaming areas, oversee the security services, ensure that all gaming rules are followed, and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, responsible for implementing the operational objectives of the business.

senior gaming managergaming managergaming operations managergroup head of gaminghead of electronic gaminggaming team managergaming service managergroup gaming managerhead of gamingelectronic gaming manager
4212.4.1 ISCO 4212 - Bookmakers, croupiers and related gaming workers
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casino pit boss

Casino pit bosses support the management team and are able to manage, inspect and deal with all gaming activities. They supervise the gaming floor operation, and are accountable for influencing the spend and income per head to achieve the required margin whilst ensuring that the highest standards of efficiency, security and signature service standards are achieved in accordance with all company procedures and current legislation.

gaming supervisorcasino dealer & pit bossgaming floor bosspit bosspit managerelectronic gaming supervisorcasino dealer and pit bossgaming floor managercasino pit boss and dealergaming floor supervisorcasino pit boss & dealer
2654.1.2 ISCO 2654 - Film, stage and related directors and producers
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casting director

Casting directors select actors for all roles in a motion picture or television series. They co-operate with the producer and director to determine what they are looking for. Casting directors contact talent agents and organise interviews and auditions for the parts. They determine the fees and contracts for the actors and extras.

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8121.1 ISCO 8121 - Metal processing plant operators
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casting machine operator

Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape. They set up and tend casting machines to process molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals to manufacture metal materials. They conduct the flow of molten metals into casts, taking care to create the exact right circumstances to obtain the highest quality metal. They observe the flow of metal to identify faults. In case of a fault, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.

foundrymanladlemanpourer and casterladlepersoncastermetal casterfoundry process operatormetal moulderfoundry operatorfoundry workermetal moldermould casting workermolding and casting workermold casting worker
7222.1 ISCO 7222 - Toolmakers and related workers
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casting mould maker

Casting mould makers create metal, wooden or plastic models of the finished product to be cast. The patterns are then used to create moulds, eventually leading to the casting of the product of the same shape as the pattern.

casting mold makerinjection molding tool makerpattern maker/joinerwooden pattern-makerfoundry pattern-makerwooden patternmakerpleat pattern makerfoundry patternmakerpattern grader cutterwooden pattern makermetal patternmakerpleat pattern-makersheet metal pattern cuttermetal pattern makerinjection moulding tool makermetal pattern-makerpattern-maker/joinerpleat patternmakerfoundry pattern maker
9212.1 ISCO 9212 - Livestock farm labourers
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catcher

Catchers are specialists working at poultry farms to catch the poultry.

poultry catcherpoultry gathererpoultry herderchicken gathererchicken catcherchicken herder
1221.3.2.1.1 ISCO 1221 - Sales and marketing managers
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category manager

Category managers define the sales programme for specific product groups. They research market demands and newly supplied products.

product category managerFMCG category managerindirect category managermerchandising category specialistpricing and marketing managercategory development managerproduct category specialistassistant category manageron-line category managergraduate category managervendor management managerg.m. category managergeneral merchandise category managerplanning and inventory control managersenior category manager
6121.1 ISCO 6121 - Livestock and dairy producers
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cattle breeder

Cattle breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of cattle. They maintain the health and welfare of cattle.

cattle rearercattle specialist
5164.5 ISCO 5164 - Pet groomers and animal care workers
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cattle pedicure

Cattle pedicures are specialists in taking care of hooves of cattle, in compliance with any regulatory requirement set by the national legal authority.  

cattle pedicure specialistcattle hoof trimmer
7123.1 ISCO 7123 - Plasterers
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ceiling installer

Ceiling installers install ceilings in buildings. They apply different techniques as the situation requires-for example when fire resistance is especially important, or when space is needed between the dropped ceiling and the next floor-or specialise in one.

domestic ceiling fixerdomestic ceiling installerindustrial ceiling installerceiling fixerceiling tile fixercommercial ceiling installercommercial ceiling fixersuspended ceiling installersuspended ceiling fixerceiling tile installer
8160.13 ISCO 8160 - Food and related products machine operators
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cellar operator

Cellar operators take charge of fermentation and maturation tanks. They control fermentation process of wort inoculated with yeast. They tend equipment that cools and adds yeast to wort as to produce beer. For the purpose, they control the flow of refrigeration that goes through cool coils regulating the temperature of hot wort in the tanks.

fermentation cellar supervisorfermentation cellar operativefermentation cellar machine minderfermentation inspectorfermentation operatorvinegar production operatorfermentation equipment operatorfermentation cellar operatorcellar worker
5163.1 ISCO 5163 - Undertakers and embalmers
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cemetery attendant

Cemetery attendants maintain the cemetery ground in good condition. They ensure the graves are ready for burial prior to funerals and ensure accurate burial records. Cemetery attendants offer advice to funeral services directors and the general public.

churchyard attendantgraveyard workercemetery workerburial site workerundertaker's helperburial ground workergraves diggerburial site attendantcemetery labourerburial ground attendantburial grounds custodiangraveyard attendant
1112.1 ISCO 1112 - Senior government officials
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central bank governor

Central bank governors set the monetary and regulatory policy, determine interest rates, maintain price stability, control the national money supply and issuance and foreign exchange currency rates and gold reserves. They oversee and control the banking industry.

central bank managerscentral bank directorscentral bank managernational bank governorsmain bank governorcentral bankercentral bank directorcentral bankersnational bank governor
8160.14 ISCO 8160 - Food and related products machine operators
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centrifuge operator

Centrifuge operators tend centrifugal machines that separate impurities from food materials aimed to be further processed as to achieve finished foodstuffs.

spinning operatorspinning operativecentrifugal process operatorcentrifuge operative
7316.1.1 ISCO 7316 - Sign writers, decorative painters, engravers and etchers
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ceramic painter

Ceramic painters design and create visual art on ceramic surfaces and objects such as tiles, sculptures, tableware and pottery. They use a variety of techniques to produce decorative illustrations ranging from stenciling to free-hand drawing.

painter of ceramic articlesceramic designer & painterdecorator of ceramicsceramic painter & decoratorceramic designer and painterceramic artistceramics painterceramic painter and decoratorceramic decorator
2651.4 ISCO 2651 - Visual artists
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ceramicist

Ceramicist have an in-depth knowledge of materials and the relevant know-how to develop their own methods of expression and personal projects through ceramic. Their creations can include ceramic sculptures, jewellery, domestic and commercial tablewares and kitchenwares, giftware, garden ceramics, wall and floor tiles.

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