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🇬🇧 UKSOC 8120· Process, Plant, Machine and Construction Operatives

Metal working machine operatives

Metal working machine operatives operate machines to cut, shape, abrade and otherwise machine metal, use hand and power tools to remove surplus metal and rough surfaces from castings, forgings or other metal parts, and clean, smooth and polish metal workpieces.

Engineer (nos)Machinist (metal trades)Metal polisherProcess worker (metal trades)Shot blaster
£31,344
median salary
£26,355 – £36,839
27,800
currently employed
45,161
projected 2035
Stable
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