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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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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
89   94   47-2081.00 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
  • cut metal or plastic
  • 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
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
94   93   51-9197.00 Tire Builders
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • perform repetitive tasks in assembly setting
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
86   93   47-4021.00 Elevator Installers and Repairers
  • assemble gear systems
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
80   93   51-4192.00 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
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
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
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
84   92   47-5061.00 Roof Bolters, Mining
80   92   45-4021.00 Fallers
79   92   51-4052.00 Pourers and Casters, Metal
  • cast metal objects
  • collect samples for testing
  • construct molds
  • load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
77   92   51-7011.00 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
  • 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
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
87   89   49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Green Occupation
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
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
82   89   51-9051.00 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
  • collect samples for testing
  • 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
82   88   49-2096.00 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
82   88   51-4121.06 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters Bright Outlook Green Occupation
  • apply protective coating to products
  • clean or degrease weld, or parts to be welded or soldered
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • file, sand, grind, or polish metal or plastic objects
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
  • position, clamp or assemble workpiece prior to welding
  • preheat metal before welding, brazing, or soldering
  • sharpen metal objects
80   88   37-3013.00 Tree Trimmers and Pruners
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
  • use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides or related products
  • use portable hand spray equipment
79   88   47-2031.02 Rough Carpenters Bright Outlook Green Occupation
  • assemble detonation units for construction or extraction work
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
76   88   53-5011.00 Sailors and Marine Oilers
  • deploy running gear on watercraft
  • mend or repair fishing nets or other watercraft gear
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
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   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
83   87   51-2091.00 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
  • perform repetitive tasks in assembly setting

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