Yard Worker Job Description A yard worker is someone who works at a large manufacturing plant or distribution center where large items are loaded or unloaded. A typical yard worker will be involved with moving large items around the yard, such as cars or trucks, and assisting customers with loading and unloading items. Yard workers…
Window Cleaning Technician Job Description A window cleaning technician is a person who operates a window cleaning machine and removes dirt and grime from windows. There are two main types of window cleaning machines: the pole, or extension, method, and the frame, or traditional, method. Frame window cleaning machines have frames that hold the window…
Window Tinter Job Description A window tinter is a person who works inside glass making operations. A window tinter is usually trained in glass making and is a highly skilled worker. Window tinters are most commonly associated with glass blowing, but are also commonly seen in glass cutting and glass forming. Glass tinters are skilled…
Window Treatment Installer Job Description Window treatments are the materials used to either cover or decorate a window. The term “treatments” refers to the application or finish applied to the window. Treatments can be either functional or ornamental. Functional treatments include window coverings such as blinds, shades, curtains, and draperies. Functional treatments also are insulation…
Wood Finisher Job Description A wood finisher is a type of person who applies stain, paint or other coating to wood. Many wood finishers are self-employed, working independently or for an independent contractor. Others work for the industrial, commercial, or residential woodworking industries, or in forestry or construction. A wood finisher may have expertise in…
Welder Job Description A welder is someone who uses welding equipment to fuse pieces of metal together. A welder may either use automatic or manual welding equipment. An automatic welder is operated by someone pressing the start button. However, it generally takes longer for an automatic welder to complete a weld. A manual welder is…
Welder Helper Job Description A welder helper is a person who works with welders on the job, often assisting with loading and unloading of welding equipment, setting up and maintaining the welding equipment, and assisting the welder in the welding process. A welder helper must have mechanical aptitude and be physically fit. The welder helper…
Welding Inspector Job Description A welding inspector is a person hired to inspect welds on production or manufacturing equipment and various products. Welding inspectors are not regularly employed or paid for each time they inspect a weld. Rather, they inspect welds as a part of a larger job or contract. As such, they are usually…
Upholsterer Job Description An upholsterer is someone who repairs and reconditions furniture. Upholsterers commonly use leather, velvet, vinyl, or a combination of materials. Upholstery can be traced back to ancient Egypt, India, and China. The word upholstered is a derivative of the Latin word “uposa,” which means covering. Upholstery was used to protect the furniture…
Utility Worker Job Description Utility workers are people who repair and maintain electrical, gas, and plumbing systems. Utility workers are called utility workers because they perform duties that maintain the utility systems that provide electricity, gas, and water. Repair and maintenance workers perform tasks such as replacing circuit breakers and fuses in electrical boxes, repairing…
