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Work Activities — Handling and Moving Objects   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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94   93   51-9197.00 Tire Builders
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • perform repetitive tasks in assembly setting
92   92   49-9092.00 Commercial Divers
  • cut metal or plastic
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • stretch, bend, straighten, shape, pound, or press metal or plastic
91   94   47-2022.00 Stonemasons   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
  • apply grouting or other masonry adhesives
  • construct molds
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • finish concrete surfaces
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
91   77   51-6093.00 Upholsterers
  • apply protective coating to products
  • cut or trim fabric or leather
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • repair tears or defects in fabrics, garments, or leather products
  • sew by hand
  • spread fabric or clothing article on worktable or ironing board
90   87   47-2021.00 Brickmasons and Blockmasons Bright Outlook
  • apply grouting or other masonry adhesives
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
89   94   47-2081.00 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
  • cut metal or plastic
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
89   92   49-9095.00 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
  • assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
89   78   25-4013.00 Museum Technicians and Conservators
  • apply protective coating to products
  • cut metal or plastic
  • package goods for shipment or storage
  • polish jewelry, silverware or related products
  • retrieve or place goods from/into storage
88   93   47-2221.00 Structural Iron and Steel Workers   Green Occupation Green
  • cut metal or plastic
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • file, sand, grind, or polish metal or plastic objects
88   89   49-9091.00 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • fill money changers in vending machines
88   87   49-9044.00 Millwrights Green Occupation
  • assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
87   94   47-2041.00 Carpet Installers
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • sew by hand
87   89   49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Green Occupation
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
87   87   47-3011.00 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Bright Outlook
  • apply grouting or other masonry adhesives
  • assist mechanic, or extractive or construction trades craft worker
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • finish concrete surfaces
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
87   86   47-2231.00 Solar Photovoltaic Installers Green Occupation
87   79   51-9032.00 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
  • load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
87   79   51-9082.00 Medical Appliance Technicians
  • construct medical supportive devices
86   93   47-4021.00 Elevator Installers and Repairers
  • assemble gear systems
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
86   90   51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
86   89   51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
86   88   47-2011.00 Boilermakers Green Occupation
  • assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures
  • cut metal or plastic
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • stretch, bend, straighten, shape, pound, or press metal or plastic
85   92   47-2152.01 Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters Bright Outlook Green Occupation
  • assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
85   77   53-7011.00 Conveyor Operators and Tenders
  • collect samples for testing
84   94   47-5071.00 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
  • assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
84   92   47-5061.00 Roof Bolters, Mining
84   86   51-3022.00 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
  • cut, trim, or clean meat, or carcasses
  • grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry or fish
  • retrieve or place goods from/into storage
  • use knives
  • wrap products
84   86   47-5012.00 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
  • assemble detonation units for construction or extraction work
  • connect sections of drill pipe
  • detonate blasting charges for construction or extraction work
84   84   33-2011.02 Forest Firefighters Bright Outlook
84   84   43-5081.03 Stock Clerks- Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard Bright Outlook
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • package goods for shipment or storage
  • retrieve or place goods from/into storage
  • wrap products
84   83   33-2011.01 Municipal Firefighters Bright Outlook

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