Manufacturing

Foundry moulder

Foundry moulders create moulds and castings to make parts and components for use in industry and manufacturing.

Garment technologist

Garment technologists check the quality of designs, fabrics and products that are sent to manufacturers for production.

Glassmaker

Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.

Leather craftworker

Leather craftworkers make clothes, shoes and accessories from leather, using traditional methods.

Maintenance fitter

Maintenance fitters install, service and repair industrial machinery and equipment.

Manufacturing systems engineer

Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing machinery and production lines.

Marine engineer

Marine engineers build and repair boats, ships, submarines, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.

Materials engineer

Materials engineers study how materials behave under different conditions and discover ways to improve their performance or put them to new uses.

Materials technician

Materials technicians test how materials behave under different conditions to help develop new products and improve existing ones.

Mechanical engineering technician

Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial machines and parts.

Metrologist

Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.

Motor mechanic

Motor mechanics repair and service cars and vans.

Motorsport engineer

Motorsport engineers design, test and build racing cars, rally cars and motorcycles.

Musical instrument maker and repairer

Musical instrument makers and repairers construct new musical instruments and fix ones that have been damaged.

Naval architect

Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.

Non-destructive testing technician

Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians test materials and components used in buildings, structures and machinery.

Packaging technologist

Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.

Packer

Packers work in factories and warehouses, putting products into containers like boxes, crates and bottles to be sent out for delivery.

Paint sprayer

Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.

Patent attorney

Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents for new inventions, designs or processes.

Pattern cutter

Pattern cutters create templates based on designer drawings, and cut and shape fabrics to make clothing and costume samples.

Product designer

Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.

Production manager (manufacturing)

Production managers make sure manufacturing processes run smoothly, are cost-effective and deliver products on time and of the right quality.

Production worker (manufacturing)

Production workers manufacture goods and parts in industries like food and drink, pharmaceuticals, battery technology and engineering.