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RC Holland Code careers (Realistic, Conventional)

Explore occupations with an O*NET interest code corresponding to RC, see what the work involves, and compare related occupations.

These U.S. O*NET 31.0 codes describe the interests associated with work activities. See each profile for its tasks and entry requirements. O*NET 31.0

Occupations with the code RC

  • Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    In the United States, cutting and slicing machine setters, operators and tenders correspond to O*NET-SOC 51-9032.00 (Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders), setting up, operating or tending cutting and slicing machines to cut and slice glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper and insulation materials, among others, to specification: determining the components, settings and adjustments from the work order, drawing or sample and positioning the tools, rollers and templates; positioning and feeding, starting the equipment to trial cut, monitoring the run and adjusting alignment, speed and pressure; measuring and weighing with measuring tools, micrometers and scales to verify specification, removing non-conforming material and readjusting the machine; removing finished products and stacking and sorting them, cleaning and lubricating the machine and tools and replacing or sharpening blades, saw blades and grinding wheels when necessary; and recording output, type and dimensions and transferring the finished products and edge material to the next process. The preparation level for this occupation is Job Zone 1-2 (little to some preparation, SVP below 6.0), typically requiring a high school diploma or equivalent with some positions requiring none, and on-the-job training ranging from a few days to a year. Comparable positions in China are cutting, slicing and blanking equipment operation positions in manufacturing and processing enterprises; their duties and pay basis do not correspond one-to-one with this U.S. occupational subcategory and cannot be interchanged.

    RC · 51-9032.00

  • Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

    Cleaning vehicles, machinery and other equipment with water and cleaning agents and brushes and cloths and hoses and similar materials: rinsing and scrubbing and spraying mechanical parts and equipment and vehicles, mixing cleaning solutions to formula, adjusting pressure and flow per the equipment manual, checking cleanliness and damage and polishing and waxing and lubricating and fitting trim as needed, and leaving verifiable job and anomaly records.

    RC · 53-7061.00

  • Textile winding, twisting and drawing out machine setters, operators and tenders

    Textile winding, twisting and drawing-out machine operators monitor yarn movement and machine operation. They record batches, stoppages and issues for maintenance to review.

    RC · 51-6064.00

  • Logging Equipment Operator

    Logging equipment operators use machinery to fell trees, move timber and load logs. They check the equipment and work area before a shift and hand off unfinished work and faults.

    RC · 45-4022.00

  • Refuse and recyclable material collectors

    Refuse and recyclable material collectors pick up materials along routes and document missed stops or exceptions. Driving, sorting, and facility duties vary by assignment.

    RC · 53-7081.00

  • Textile cutting machine setters, operators and tenders

    Textile cutting machine operators set up jobs from patterns or digital layouts, inspect the size and shape of cut pieces, and report pattern discrepancies at handoff.

    RC · 51-6062.00

  • Dishwashers

    Dishwashers clean dishes and cookware, put clean items away and keep the dish area ready. Some jobs include restocking, bussing or food prep. Ask about combined duties, shifts, training and local health requirements.

    RC · 35-9021.00

  • Maintenance operators

    Track equipment operators install and maintain rails, switches, and ballast. Identify the exact track section and record the defect before handing it off. Ask who operates the equipment, checks the repair, and authorizes reopening.

    RC · 47-4061.00

  • Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

    Rolling machine workers set up or monitor metal or plastic forming and track batches, dimensions, and inspection results.

    RC · 51-4023.00

  • Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders

    Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders (O*NET 51-9023.00) set up, operate, or tend machines for mixing or blending materials, weigh and load according to work orders and formulas, monitor batches, sample and record, and stop and escalate anomalies.

    RC · 51-9023.00

  • Machine Feeders and Offbearers

    Machine feeders and offbearers supply material to equipment or remove processed items. They check identifiers and counts, then hand off mismatches, jams and holds under site procedures.

    RC · 53-7063.00

  • Adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders

    Adhesive bonding machine operators prepare parts, monitor equipment, check bonds and log deviations against the work order. Check job authority for adjustments, repairs and chemical handling.

    RC · 51-9191.00

  • Timing device assemblers and adjusters

    Timing device assemblers and adjusters put together small components, observe movements or subassemblies, and measure fit and accuracy. They use records to review irregularities.

    RC · 51-2061.00

  • Watch and clock repairers

    Watch and clock repairers inspect worn parts and timing deviations, then clean, adjust or reassemble the movement and document its condition before return.

    RC · 49-9064.00

  • Sewing Machine Operators

    Sewing machine operators thread machines, position and guide fabric or other products according to process sheets, and machine sew, reinforce, or decorate them; they monitor broken threads, stitch defects, and equipment irregularities and check dimensions and appearance. Equipment types, materials, and shifts depend on the target position.

    RC · 51-6031.00

  • Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators and tenders

    Textile knitting and weaving machine operators tend yarn and equipment, watch for fabric defects or stoppages and log their location and timing for the crew.

    RC · 51-6063.00

  • Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders

    In the United States crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders correspond to O*NET-SOC 51-9021.00 (Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders), who set up, operate, or tend machines used for crushing, grinding, or polishing materials, handling materials such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber: setting the mill and grinding fineness per work orders and specifications, starting and adjusting machine controls, watching auxiliary equipment such as pumps and conveyors to keep material flowing, weighing or measuring materials and products at intervals and sampling for laboratory testing, observing equipment operation to find anomalies in time and clear blockages, cleaning, adjusting, and maintaining equipment and reporting needed repairs, judging and removing nonconforming product per specifications, and recording operation, test, and production data on the designated forms. The preparation level for this occupation is Job Zone 1-2 (usually requiring a high school diploma or equivalent and providing from a few days to one year of on-the-job training); the comparable positions on the Chinese side are crushing, grinding, and polishing equipment operation and watching positions in industries such as mineral processing, building materials, and food processing, whose duty and authorization bases do not correspond one-to-one with this US occupation segment and cannot be interchanged.

    RC · 51-9021.00

  • Production Helpers

    Production helpers stage and supply materials or tools, clean assigned areas and record material lots and unresolved issues. Crews assign tasks according to the equipment, process and authorization.

    RC · 51-9198.00

  • Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

    Operate or tend steam vats, fryers, pressure cookers, and kettles. Check ingredients against orders and recipes, observe gauges and products, and record steps, times, batches, and tests. Actual operation, maintenance, and release follow training, procedures, and job authorization.

    RC · 51-3093.00

  • Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

    Operate or tend food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying equipment, monitor temperatures, times, and moisture under work orders and valid processes, and record batches, samples, and abnormalities. Perform actual operation, maintenance, and release according to training, procedures, and job authorization.

    RC · 51-3091.00

  • Tool grinders, filers and sharpeners

    Tool grinders, filers and sharpeners finish tools, parts or dies to a specified shape and check the profile, surface and dimensions against the work order.

    RC · 51-4194.00

  • Hand Laborers and Material Movers

    This guide compares hands-on roles in loading, moving, sorting and packing goods. Employers may separate or combine tasks. Physical demands, work schedules and equipment depend on the site. The U.S. figures in the main card cover only the hand freight and material moving component (53-7062).

    RC · 53-7062.00

  • Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

    Septic and sewer maintenance workers inspect, clean, or repair designated systems and record blockages, work performed, and follow-up checks.

    RC · 47-4071.00

  • Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders

    Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators tend washing, bleaching or dyeing equipment, monitor fabric and instrument readings, and record batch or equipment exceptions.

    RC · 51-6061.00

  • Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators

    This occupational group supports train and yard movements by checking signals, car connections, and brake tests and handing off exceptions. Actual duties depend on the operator and assignment.

    RC · 53-4022.00

  • Recycling and reclamation workers

    Recycling and reclamation workers sort paper, plastic, metal, glass, and other recyclables by material, remove items unsuitable for the process, and bale, move, weigh, and record the destination per on-site procedures. Equipment, vehicles, and suspected hazardous materials must be handled by trained, authorized personnel; when something is abnormal, stop work first, isolate, and escalate.

    RC · 53-7062.04

  • Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

    Read work orders and drawings, set up or run cutting and press equipment, check the first piece for dimensions and burrs, and log problems. Ask whether the job runs an existing setup, changes dies independently, or adjusts the machine.

    RC · 51-4031.00

  • Light Truck Drivers

    In the U.S. O*NET classification, light truck drivers operate trucks or vans below 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight, mainly collecting goods and making deliveries. Work can include loading, checking freight documents, obtaining receipts or payments, and recording vehicle or delivery problems. This U.S. weight boundary does not define a Chinese vehicle class or driving licence.

    RC · 53-3033.00

  • Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

    This page covers O*NET 51-3022.00. Workers cut, debone or trim meat, poultry and fish to specifications in processing operations. They may also weigh products, clean tools and report exceptions to their crew or quality staff.

    RC · 51-3022.00

  • Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

    Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators (O*NET 47-2071.00) run asphalt or concrete paving, leveling, and compacting equipment, working to road elevation, thickness, and the construction plan alongside dump trucks and ground personnel, checking equipment condition and recording anomalies. Before work, on-site traffic control, equipment training, and employer authorization should be verified.

    RC · 47-2071.00

  • Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Separation and filtration equipment workers set up or monitor process equipment and record batches, samples, and anomalies. Materials and processes vary by industry.

    RC · 51-9012.00

  • Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    The US O*NET51-9041.00 covers setting up, operating, or tending machines such as glass forming machines, plodders, and tubers to form products such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick and tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics. Official tasks include parameter and material control, measuring and weighing, gauge monitoring, handling jams and defective products, and production records; installing parts and disassembly and repair are supplementary items in the task set, and not every position performs all tasks.

    RC · 51-9041.00

  • Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

    Set up, operate, or tend extruding and drawing machines to form thermoplastic or metal materials into tube, rod, hose, wire, or profile shapes; select dies and components to specification, set controls, measure and inspect, change dies, cut and coil, and may handle mixing, inventory, and minor equipment repair. Specific materials, inspection duties, and operating authority are checked by position.

    RC · 51-4021.00

  • Industrial Truck or Forklift Operator

    Industrial truck operators move and stack materials with authorized equipment in warehouses, plants or yards. They coordinate with people working nearby and document handoffs. Training and authorization depend on the equipment and site.

    RC · 53-7051.00

  • Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

    Pump operators monitor material transfers, equipment status, and operating records. Handoffs distinguish readings, anomalies, and actions requiring authorization.

    RC · 53-7072.00

  • Home Appliance Repairer

    Home appliance repairers respond to problems with household equipment such as washers and refrigerators. They gather information, diagnose faults, repair or replace parts and explain the outcome to the customer.

    RC · 49-9031.00

  • Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

    Locksmiths and safe repairers inspect faults, repair or replace components within the authorized scope, and document equipment, requests and service status. Access requests require authorization checks.

    RC · 49-9094.00

  • Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

    Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (O*NET 51-4035.00) set up, operate, or tend mills and planers to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic workpieces.

    RC · 51-4035.00

  • Cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders

    Operate cooling and freezing equipment, monitor temperature, flow and equipment status, and record output and exceptions. Cold-storage and frozen-food roles in mainland China overlap in some tasks; a one-to-one classification covering the same duties has not been verified.

    RC · 51-9193.00

  • Coil winders, tapers, and finishers

    Operate or tend winding machines to wind wire into coils used in electrical components (such as resistors and transformers) and in electrical equipment and instruments (such as field cores, forms, armature cores, motors, generators, and control devices): determine the material and part types from the work order and specification, select and load workpieces and materials, use hand tools to terminate, reconnect, and trim wire and insulation, cut, strip, and bend the wire ends at the coil ends, use sheet insulation to line the slots and insert the coils, apply solution or varnish to the wound parts and bake them, use measuring devices to inspect and test wound electrical parts and record the test results, disassemble and assemble motors and repair and maintain electrical parts and machine parts, and record production and operating data on the required forms.

    RC · 51-2021.00

  • Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Welding, soldering and brazing machine operators follow the job specification, set up and monitor equipment, check samples and record stoppages. The site assigns changes and restart authority.

    RC · 51-4122.00

  • Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

    Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude liquid polymer, rayon, or glass fiber and similar materials into continuous filaments; control equipment and feeding, observe gauges and abnormalities, record faults and job tags, and clean and maintain. Specific processes, inspection duties, and operating authority are checked by position.

    RC · 51-6091.00

  • Heat Treating Equipment Operator

    Heat treating equipment operators set up or run furnaces and other heating systems to change material properties. They follow process instructions, document batch conditions and help check results. The job can cover different equipment and materials.

    RC · 51-4191.00

  • Gas Compressor and Pumping Station Operator

    Gas compressor station operators monitor compressors, instruments and station conditions that support gas movement. They document readings and report deviations under site procedures. Gas processing operators focus more on treatment and product specifications.

    RC · 53-7071.00

  • Roofers

    Roofers install, maintain, or repair roofing materials to project requirements and record work areas and inspection status.

    RC · 47-2181.00

  • Pile driver operators

    Pile driver operators run pile driving rigs according to the construction plan and site signals, driving piles into the foundation to support buildings, bridges, or wharves. The core is pre-shift inspection, pile position and hammer position control, observing abnormalities, and stopping work on instruction; paper exercises must not be treated as authorization to operate real equipment.

    RC · 47-2072.00

  • Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders and Finishers

    Glass blowers and formers shape glass to a pattern by blowing, molding, bending or finishing it. They check dimensions and defects before handing off the work. U.S. wages and projections cover the broader parent occupation.

    RC · 51-9195.04

  • Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

    In the United States, cutters and trimmers, hand, correspond to O*NET-SOC 51-9031.00 (Cutters and Trimmers, Hand), using hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim finished products such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass and rubber: reading the work order to determine dimensions, cutting positions and quantities, positioning to template or measuring tool and marking on the material; cutting to order and profiling with hand cutting tools, shears, hand-held power tools or bench cutting equipment; separating materials by size, weight, type, colour or colour difference, and folding or shaping before and after cutting; trimming excess material and loose threads and pressing bench cutting tools down to the specified specification; adjusting guides and stops to control cutting depth and width; replacing or sharpening blunt tools and blades; sanding, polishing, cleaning and marking the finished item, and counting or weighing before bundling, stacking and moving to the next process. The preparation level for this occupation is Job Zone 1-2 (little to some preparation, SVP below 6.0), typically requiring a high school diploma or equivalent with some positions requiring none, and on-the-job training ranging from a few days to a year. Comparable positions in China are manual cutting, trimming and sanding positions in manufacturing and processing enterprises; their duties and pay basis do not correspond one-to-one with this U.S. occupational subcategory and cannot be interchanged.

    RC · 51-9031.00

  • Wellhead Pumpers

    Wellhead pumpers monitor pumps, flow, pressure and line conditions, record production and exceptions, and hand off servicing, isolation and restart to authorized staff.

    RC · 53-7073.00

  • Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

    Manufactured building and mobile home installers position and set prefabricated units according to site plans. They check parts, supports and interfaces and coordinate handoffs for work handled by other trades.

    RC · 49-9095.00

  • Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

    Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles, work with this occupation’s subjects, processes, quality, and delivery; check specific tasks, training, qualifications, agreements, and authorization against original local and employer documents.

    RC · 47-2042.00

  • Brickmasons and Blockmasons

    Brickmasons and blockmasons lay brick, block or structural tile from drawings and check courses, joints, alignment and corners.

    RC · 47-2021.00

  • Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

    These attendants provide fuel, supplies, simple checks or payment services, depending on the job. Roadside filling stations, marine fueling, auto repair and boat repair have different equipment, rules and authorizations.

    RC · 53-6031.00

  • Installation, Maintenance and Repair Helper

    Installation, maintenance and repair helpers support technicians by preparing materials, supplying tools, cleaning work areas and tracking tasks. The work and level of supervision depend on the trade and employer.

    RC · 49-9098.00

  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

    Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters assemble, install, and repair piping that carries water, steam, air, or gas according to drawings, working with pipe fittings, valves, equipment, and connection points, and checking and recording abnormalities. Pressurized, gas, hot work, and confined space tasks must be carried out according to local regulations, project authorization, and safety procedures; paper exercises do not constitute an operating qualification.

    RC · 47-2152.00

  • Fence Erectors

    Build and repair fences and fence gates using hand and power tools: lay out the fence line and mark post positions according to drawings or instructions, and confirm there are no cables or water pipes in the work area before digging; dig post holes with shovels, post hole diggers or power augers and set metal or wooden posts vertically and correct plumb with a level and string line; pour concrete at the base of the posts or backfill and tamp them into place; install rails and braces on the posts and saw lumber or cut metal pipe to make rails; stretch wire, wire mesh or chain link fencing and fasten it to the frame; assemble and install fence gates; also build and repair structures such as baffles, retaining walls and trellises; discuss fence needs with clients and estimate and quote; some work involves welding metal parts with portable gas welding equipment, and in special cases rock may be handled by blasting to allow post holes to be dug.

    RC · 47-4031.00

  • Carpet installers

    Carpet installers measure floors, plan cuts and seams, lay underlay and finish edges. Batch and pile direction affect the result.

    RC · 47-2041.00

  • Tire builders

    Tire builders process casings or assemble treads to production requirements and inspect materials and output. Some work in retreading. Batch and process records need to trace back to the casing.

    RC · 51-9197.00

  • Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

    Forging machine operators use presses or hammers to shape stock. A setup can involve fitting dies, running a trial piece, checking its dimensions and stopping when the result falls outside the work order. The U.S. occupation covers metal and plastic parts.

    RC · 51-4022.00

  • Sawing machine setters, operators and tenders, wood

    Wood sawing machine workers prepare materials and set up or monitor cutting, documenting dimensions and rework needs.

    RC · 51-7041.00

  • Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

    Hazardous materials removal workers identify, remove, package or hand off hazardous materials on controlled projects. Duties depend on the material, site and training. Projects assign sampling, protective controls, transport and compliance responsibilities separately.

    RC · 47-4041.00

  • Hoist and Winch Operators

    Hoist and winch operators lift or pull loads with powered cable equipment. They watch gauges and signals, assist with loading and unloading, and record equipment status and unresolved exceptions under site procedures. The U.S. O*NET occupation 53-7041.00 centers on powered cable lifting and pulling.

    RC · 53-7041.00

  • Continuous mining machine operator

    Continuous mining machine operators drive self-propelled mining machines to cut coal, metal and non-metal ore, rock and sand and gravel continuously at the ore body face and load the material onto conveyors, shuttle cars or trucks; before work they check ventilation and methane and confirm that roof and rib support is stable, during work they monitor equipment operation, and after work they maintain machine parts and change cutting teeth.

    RC · 47-5041.00

  • Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders

    Set up, operate, or tend spraying or roll-coating machines that apply coatings or paint using varnish, silver paste, copper, rubber, clear oil, glaze, enamel, oils, or rust-preventive materials to products such as glassware, fabric, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, including transportation vehicle painters (such as painters in automotive body repair shops): start and stop equipment and adjust nozzles, flow, and air pressure, apply rust-preventive primer and do seam filling and sealing, monitor the operation and identify and correct appearance defects, inspect and measure or weigh or test samples, disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment, and dispose of hazardous waste properly and record operating data on the required forms.

    RC · 51-9124.00

  • Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

    Under U.S. O*NET-SOC 51-2031.00, assemble parts and components of engines and other machines into complete machines according to assembly drawings and process requirements, complete alignment, positioning, torque-tightening, test running, and inspection, and record parameters and defects.

    RC · 51-2031.00

  • Automotive Body and Glass Repairers

    Body repairers assess structural and panel damage, record measurements, plan repairs or replacements and check work against manufacturer requirements. Glass repair is an adjacent role. The main U.S. figures here are for body and related repairers (49-3021), with glass and combined figures shown separately.

    RC · 49-3021.00

  • Rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers

    Rail yard engineers and related operators move locomotives within yards or industrial sites. Their work includes equipment checks and confirming signals and switching instructions with ground crews.

    RC · 53-4013.00

  • Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

    Oilfield roustabouts support equipment assembly, materials handling, and repair tasks as assigned and route issues that need specialist attention.

    RC · 47-5071.00

  • Housekeeping Cleaner

    Housekeeping cleaners clean and organize rooms in settings such as hotels and private homes. They may change linen, replenish supplies and report issues. Duties vary by setting.

    RC · 37-2012.00

  • Floor sanders and finishers

    Floor sanders and finishers carry out work around this occupation's objects, processes, quality and delivery; specific tasks, training, qualifications, agreements and authorisation must be verified against local and employer original texts.

    RC · 47-2043.00

  • Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators

    Water and wastewater operators monitor equipment, collect samples under site procedures, record instrument and test results, and hand off exceptions. The site assigns process adjustments.

    RC · 51-8031.00

  • Conveyor Operators and Tenders

    Conveyor operators and tenders watch material flow and equipment readings, track loads or downtime, and report faults on assigned lines. Site training and task authorization determine who may adjust, clear, service or restart the equipment.

    RC · 53-7011.00

  • Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

    Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers join or cut materials to workpiece specifications, check dimensions and defects, and report problems within their assignment.

    RC · 51-4121.00

  • Sheet Metal Workers

    Sheet metal workers fabricate, assemble, or install sheet metal parts from drawings and check dimensions, interfaces, and delivery scope.

    RC · 47-2211.00

  • Highway Maintenance Worker

    Highway maintenance workers inspect and maintain roads and roadside features. Duties can include cleaning, minor repairs, drainage work and reporting hazards to a supervisor. Assignments vary by crew and season.

    RC · 47-4051.00

  • Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

    Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers install, test or service communications equipment and connections at equipment sites. They use diagrams and test records to isolate faults and hand off findings.

    RC · 49-2022.00

  • Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

    Automotive glass installers check vehicle and glass specifications, assess whether to repair or replace the glass, and document fitting and inspection. A vehicle with a camera or other equipment may also require a calibration check or handoff. U.S. occupation 49-3022 is separate from body repair.

    RC · 49-3022.00

  • Potters, Manufacturing

    Potters, manufacturing operate pug mills, potter's wheels, forming equipment and kilns to turn clay into pottery, stoneware or other ceramic products, and must control forming, drying, glazing, firing and inspection. O*NET 51-9195.05 describes the specific potter tasks; for US wages and employment only broader BLS 51-9195 data were obtained, so the broad occupation values cannot be called potter-specific.

    RC · 51-9195.05

  • Refractory materials repairers (except brickmasons)

    Refractory materials repairers inspect and repair heat-resistant linings in equipment such as furnaces and kilns, then document materials, locations, and inspection status.

    RC · 49-9045.00

  • Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

    Camera repairers inspect optical, mechanical or electronic components, make repairs and verify whether the reported fault recurs.

    RC · 49-9061.00

  • Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

    Receive motors or power tools, match the nameplate, fault report and work order, then document repair, recheck and return status.

    RC · 49-2092.00

  • Aircraft Service Attendants

    Aircraft service attendants fuel aircraft and record the work. Some assignments include deicing, replenishment, waste servicing, exterior cleaning, marshalling or towing. Check the employer’s scope and authorization; cabin cleaning and maintenance signoff are separate work.

    RC · 53-6032.00

  • Pourers and Casters, Metal

    Metal pourers and casters (O*NET 51-4052.00) control the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots. Their work includes checking the mold and coordinating the handover with the furnace team. Real pouring, molten-metal handling and lifting require site procedures and authorization.

    RC · 51-4052.00

  • Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

    Audiovisual equipment installers and repairers install, adjust and service televisions, audio equipment or video systems. They verify the fault, record open items and hand off the result. Home service, meeting room integration and event work differ.

    RC · 49-2097.00

  • Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

    Control and valve installers and repairers install, repair and maintain mechanical regulating and control devices: installing and testing electricity and gas meters, gas pressure regulators, thermostats, safety valves and flow valves and similar equipment, calibrating instruments for pressure, temperature, flow and level, testing leaks and set values, handling faults and recording maintenance and testing data.

    RC · 49-9012.00

  • Electrician Helpers

    Electrician helpers stage tools, conduit and other materials, assist with positioning and handling as assigned, and report discrepancies in labels, counts or locations. Check local qualifications and site authorization for wiring, testing and energizing.

    RC · 47-3013.00

  • Reinforcing iron and rebar workers

    Rebar workers position and secure reinforcing bars or mesh for concrete according to drawings, then record dimensions, locations, and open checks.

    RC · 47-2171.00

  • Recreational vehicle service technicians

    Recreational vehicle service technicians inspect, diagnose, and repair the electrical, gas, water supply, HVAC, chassis, and body systems of travel trailers and other recreational vehicles. The work starts with a customer repair request and work order and finishes after isolating hazards, checking manuals and taking measurements, making the repair, function retesting, recording, and handover explanation; gas, electrical, and brake problems beyond training or authorization must be stopped and escalated.

    RC · 49-3092.00

  • Segmental Pavers

    Segmental pavers lay out, cut, and install paving units, documenting edges, coverage, and areas awaiting review.

    RC · 47-4091.00

  • Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

    Pressers smooth and shape textiles and garments with hand irons, steam, or pressing equipment, handling, inspecting, and handing over finished pieces according to material and work order. O*NET 51-6021.00 and BLS 51-6021 are a standalone occupation; tasks may also include stain removal, machine cleaning and maintenance, or joining materials, with the actual division of labor depending on the site. Fabric and equipment processes must be verified through training and are not released on paper records alone.

    RC · 51-6021.00

  • General Maintenance and Repair Worker

    General maintenance workers handle routine repairs and checks across buildings and equipment. They document problems and refer work that requires a specialist or separate authorization. The mix depends on the site.

    RC · 49-9071.00

  • Bicycle Repairers

    Bicycle repairers check the customer’s description, bike and parts, inspect brakes, gears and wheels, and document work and rechecks. U.S. statistics use 49-3091. The Mainland category also covers e-bikes. This page presents Jining’s historical wage table and public fleet service examples separately.

    RC · 49-3091.00

  • Helpers—Extraction Workers

    Extraction helpers prepare and move materials, keep work areas orderly, observe equipment or work conditions, and record and report exceptions. Equipment operation, servicing and hazardous tasks have separate training and authorization requirements.

    RC · 47-5081.00

  • Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

    Operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets in surface mining sites to strip, excavate, and load loose materials: work according to the excavation plan and elevation markings, inspect and adjust equipment before work, coordinate with haulage and signal personnel, follow safety procedures, and record operations and equipment condition.

    RC · 47-5022.00

  • Tire repairers and changers

    Tire repairers and changers inspect tires and wheels and perform removal, installation or balancing checks according to the work order. Service records identify the wheel position and work completed.

    RC · 49-3093.00

  • Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

    Oil and gas service unit operators support work on producing wells or assist with well obstructions under an approved plan, documenting equipment, conditions, and handoffs.

    RC · 47-5013.00

  • Power Plant Operators

    Power plant operators monitor generating equipment and instrument readings, record changes under site procedures and hand them off to the crew. An unusual reading should be traceable to its source point and time.

    RC · 51-8013.00

  • Agricultural equipment operators

    Agricultural equipment operators drive or tend machines for field work, check coverage and record anomalies. Operation, repair and safety actions follow the assigned equipment and procedures.

    RC · 45-2091.00

  • Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

    Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (O*NET 51-4051.00) operate or tend furnaces to melt and refine metals and molten steel. High-temperature, lifting, and energy work requires verification against applicable standards.

    RC · 51-4051.00

  • Hand packer

    According to orders and packaging specifications, manually inspect, meter, sort, box, seal, and label products, record quantities and anomalies, and deliver verifiable parcels or batches.

    RC · 53-7064.00

  • Hand Grinder and Polisher

    Hand grinders and polishers use hand tools or manually guided equipment to remove defects, smooth surfaces and check the finish. They can work with different materials. This role differs from setting up a production grinding machine.

    RC · 51-9022.00

  • Pipelayers

    Pipelayers lay pipe sections in trenches or in drainage and municipal water supply projects, verify the trench subgrade elevation, pipe position, and joint sealing, and backfill according to the construction plan. Real trench, lifting, and underground utility work must follow on-site safety rules; paper exercises do not constitute operating authorization.

    RC · 47-2151.00

  • Solar photovoltaic installers

    Based on site assessment, drawings and work requirements, assemble, install or maintain photovoltaic systems on rooftops and other structures, checking components, supports, labeling and installation records, reporting anomalies and handing over inspections. Specific electrical, height-work, commissioning and testing tasks must match training and authorization; completing construction does not equal passing inspection or being cleared for grid connection.

    RC · 47-2231.00

  • Structural metal fabricators and fitters

    Structural metal fabricators and fitters make, position, and align components from drawings and document fit deviations for review.

    RC · 51-2041.00

  • Gas Plant Operator

    Gas plant operators monitor gas processing or distribution equipment, record changes and report deviations under plant procedures. Depending on the facility, the work may involve treatment, separation or coordinating product movement.

    RC · 51-8092.00

  • Terrazzo workers and finishers

    Terrazzo workers and finishers lay out dividers and materials to the design, place and finish the surface, and compare the result with an approved sample.

    RC · 47-2053.00

  • Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers

    These roles cover petroleum transfer, refinery operations and tank gauging. Operators monitor instruments and equipment under site procedures and hand off readings, changes and open questions.

    RC · 51-8093.00

  • Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

    Telecommunications line installers and repairers install, connect and test lines or cables. They record sections and readings to help locate faults and plan follow-up work.

    RC · 49-9052.00

  • Tile and stone setters

    Tile and stone setters translate a design layout to the wall or floor and check piece dimensions, orientation and joints. A natural stone job may also call for matching the appearance to an approved sample.

    RC · 47-2044.00

  • Electricians

    Under U.S. O*NET-SOC 47-2111.00, install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures: follow drawings and codes to install conduit, pull wires, make connections, and secure equipment; de-energize, verify absence of voltage, and test insulation, grounding, and circuits; troubleshoot faults; energize according to procedure and hand over work records.

    RC · 47-2111.00

  • Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

    Derrick operators, oil and gas (United States 47-5011.00) are responsible for derrick inspection, mud circulation and reporting, tripping coordination and equipment maintenance. In 2025 the United States national median annual wage is 58,620 USD; the BLS2025—2035 projection is growth of 2% and a net increase of 200 people. The older 2024—2034 annual average openings of about 1,000 include growth and replacement and cannot be spliced with the new projection. In China, verify training and qualifications according to unit category, the actual work items and onshore/offshore special requirements; special operation certificates are renewed on expiry, and the new catalogue assessment for offshore drillers is implemented from June 1, 2028 onward. Comparable evidence on Chinese occupational wages and on generative AI adoption and effects in this narrow occupation has not been obtained; see each section for details.

    RC · 47-5011.00

  • Grounds Maintenance Worker

    Grounds maintenance workers keep lawns and planted areas in usable condition across parks, campuses and other properties. They record issues and coordinate handoffs across the site. U.S. statistics here are for occupation 37-3011.

    RC · 37-3011.00

  • Rail Car Repairer

    Rail car repairers diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars or rail transit vehicles: inspect bodies, roofs, doors, bearings, seals, wheels, couplers and other components for defects and wear; remove or replace faulty and worn parts; repair, fabricate and install steel or wooden fittings according to drawings; service electrical controls for propulsion and braking systems; install car ends, crossmembers and interiors and adjust car bodies; test and adjust units before and after repair; record vehicle conditions and maintenance work and perform scheduled maintenance. This page uses the exact U.S. O*NET occupation Rail Car Repairers (49-3043.00). U.S. wages use its OEWS percentiles; unavailable industry-specific medians retain an insufficient-evidence label. No verifiable occupation-specific wage data were obtained for China, so that insufficient-evidence label is also retained.

    RC · 49-3043.00

  • Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

    Lay up layers of fiberglass and resin on molds to make hulls and decks, golf cart and automobile bodies, and other fiberglass reinforced plastic products: inspect, clean and assemble molds and apply mold release wax and varnish to the mold surface; mix catalyst into resin and saturate fiber cloth and fiber mat with a brush; select and cut fiber mat, fiber cloth and wooden reinforcement materials; lay the saturated fiber layers onto the mold by hand or with a squeegee and use rollers to remove air bubbles and flatten seams; repeatedly apply resin layers to the mold surface until the required thickness is reached; cure the material by leaving it at room temperature, using heat lamps or an oven; trim excess material with hand shears or a trim knife and saw cured parts with a diamond cutting blade; measure with calipers or micrometers and inspect visually and by tapping to check whether the finished part meets specifications and has no bubbles or voids, and repair or modify defective fiberglass parts; mask areas that are not to be laminated and verify that the mold, templates and cutting templates match the drawings or customer specifications.

    RC · 51-2051.00

  • Painters, Construction and Maintenance.

    Protect the site per the work order, clean, patch, and sand the substrate, and after choosing the coating apply it with a brush, roller, or spray gun, then inspect adhesion, coverage, and surface quality and clean up and hand over.

    RC · 47-2141.00

  • Riggers

    Riggers prepare, inspect, and maintain rigging for lifting or setup. Signaling, equipment operation, and approval depend on the work assignment.

    RC · 49-9096.00

  • Biomass plant technicians

    Biomass plant technicians monitor units and auxiliary systems, inspect equipment, record readings, report anomalies and perform routine maintenance within their assigned authority. Fuel receiving, boiler operation and instrument maintenance may be separate jobs. Ask about the unit type, shift duties and who takes over abnormal conditions. BLS projects the U.S. Power Plant Operators parent group (51-8013) from about 29,800 jobs in 2025 to 28,300 in 2035, down 5.1%, a net decrease of about 1,500, with about 2,300 annual openings from growth and replacement. The baseline includes 0.3% self-employment. It does not isolate biomass technicians.

    RC · 51-8013.03

  • Roof Bolters, Mining

    Mining roof bolters install supports under site plans and record locations and inspection status. Authorized staff confirm support status.

    RC · 47-5043.00

  • Semiconductor Processing Technicians

    Semiconductor processing technicians (O*NET 51-9141.00) clean and load and unload wafers per work orders, operate specialised equipment, monitor parameters and inspect and record defects. U.S. 2025 wages and 2025–2035 employment come from the 51-9141 occupational line; Chinese urban unit averages are industry background only and are not this occupation's precise wage.

    RC · 51-9141.00

  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

    Aircraft structure and systems assemblers position, fit and fasten components using controlled drawings, then measure, document and hand off their work. Structural riveting, control system installation and final assembly can involve different stations and authorizations.

    RC · 51-2011.00

  • Rock Splitters, Quarry

    Quarry rock splitters separate rough stone blocks and record material and dimensions for processing or handoff.

    RC · 47-5051.00

  • Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

    Cement masons and concrete finishers level and finish surfaces, check slopes and elevations and document issues for the next crew.

    RC · 47-2051.00

  • Painting and Plastering Helpers

    Painting and plastering helpers stage and deliver materials and tools for painting, paperhanging, plastering or stucco crews. They check labels and counts, protect assigned surfaces and clean work areas. Ask the site lead about ventilation, protective controls, tools and work at height.

    RC · 47-3014.00

  • Millwrights

    Millwrights (O*NET 49-9044.00) install, dismantle, repair, and calibrate industrial machinery and equipment, including leveling, alignment, assembly, weld repairs, and troubleshooting.

    RC · 49-9044.00

  • Sewers, Hand

    Hand sewers stitch, reinforce, and finish products against samples or work orders, then check materials and finish quality.

    RC · 51-6051.00

  • Construction Laborers

    Construction laborers do physical work on construction sites, operating pneumatic breakers, tampers and small machines to clear sites, excavate trenches, erect formwork and scaffolding, move materials and clear waste, and assist other skilled trades.

    RC · 47-2061.00

  • Structural iron and steel workers

    Structural iron and steel workers position, erect, and connect members on site and record connection and inspection status.

    RC · 47-2221.00

  • Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Motorboat mechanics and service technicians (O*NET-SOC 49-3051.00) repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment on boats with inboard or inboard-outboard engines: start engines and listen for abnormal sounds and vibration; replace oil and filters on schedule; disassemble, inspect, and replace components such as gears and piston rings; adjust carburetors and ignition timing; inspect and repair propellers and drive shafts; repair generators and wiring; install engines in boats and test operation on waterways; and record inspection and test results.

    RC · 49-3051.00

  • Foundry Mold and Coremakers

    Foundry mold and coremakers form the molds or cores used to make metal castings. A mold defines the outside shape; a core can create a cavity inside the casting. Ask whether a vacancy centers on hand work, machine operation or both.

    RC · 51-4071.00

  • Bakers

    Bakers weigh, mix and shape ingredients, monitor proofing and baking, and record batch quality. Shops may make smaller runs of several products, while factories emphasize consistency and handover. Ask about shifts, standing, heat and who can release finished goods.

    RC · 51-3011.00

  • Tool and die makers

    Tool and die makers interpret drawings and tolerances, plan machining and fit, and use measuring instruments to check dimensions, alignment or clearance.

    RC · 51-4111.00

  • Solar thermal installers and technicians

    Solar thermal installers and technicians install or service systems that collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water. Work and signoff follow project assignments.

    RC · 47-2152.04

  • Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

    Repair, maintain or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines and office electronic equipment such as copiers and fax machines: travel to customers' stores or offices to repair equipment or provide emergency repair service; talk with customers to establish the fault details and disassemble machines to inspect parts for wear or defects; use oscilloscopes and multimeters or diagnostic software to test circuits to locate defects; use hand or power tools to repair, adjust or replace electrical or mechanical parts and reassemble; assemble, align, adjust and calibrate to specifications; operate machines to test function; install and configure new equipment and operating system software and peripherals; reinstall or adjust software settings; update existing equipment; maintain parts inventory and order spare parts; explain operation and maintenance to customers; and maintain repair records and complete bills and time cards and expense reports.

    RC · 49-2011.00

  • Sailors and Marine Oilers

    Sailors and marine oilers cover different shipboard assignments. Check deck and engine-room duties, watches, and credentials for the vessel and route.

    RC · 53-5011.00

  • Plasterers and stucco masons

    Plasterers and stucco masons check substrates, protect adjacent surfaces and apply and finish coats to the job specification. Review includes comparing the finished appearance with the specified sample.

    RC · 47-2161.00

  • Food Batchmakers

    Food batchmakers carry out work involving this occupation's objects, processes, quality, and delivery; check specific tasks, training, qualifications, protocols, and authority against original local and employer documentation.

    RC · 51-3092.00

  • Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation

    Vegetation pesticide applicators work in assigned areas and record the plots, materials and site conditions. Clear boundaries and job records help a supervisor confirm the area covered.

    RC · 37-3012.00

  • Glaziers

    Glaziers check drawings and openings, install glass in windows, storefronts and other surfaces, and record fit, attachment and unresolved issues. Working at height or lifting glass depends on the site and authorization.

    RC · 47-2121.00

  • Carpenters

    Carpenters measure, cut, install or repair wood components, check dimensions and flag discrepancies at the site.

    RC · 47-2031.00

  • Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

    Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters cut, join and finish parts from drawings and check fit during assembly.

    RC · 51-7011.00

  • Drywall and ceiling tile installers

    Drywall and ceiling tile installers (U.S. side O*NET-SOC 47-2081.00, Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers) are the drywall and ceiling panel installation positions in building interior fit-out: they install paper-faced drywall or other wallboard to building ceilings or interior walls and install or secure acoustic tiles or blocks or strips or sheet vibration-damping material to ceilings and walls to damp or reflect sound and decorate rooms, and also secure wood or metal or rock wool lath to walls and ceilings or partitions as the supporting substrate for plaster or fire protection or acoustic material; the work includes studying the drawings and specifications to determine the installation method and sequence and materials and tools, measuring and laying out and marking according to the drawings, installing metal or wood studs and hangers and lath substrate and insulation and moisture barrier, cutting and assembling stud frames, hoisting and securing drywall and ceiling panels and acoustic tiles, measuring and cutting openings for outlets and windows and air grilles and ducts and irregular and corner boards and trimming panel edges and providing expansion joints, installing frames and decorative trim and ceiling wires and angle grid, sealing ceiling-to-wall joints, coordinating joint treatment with the tapers, inspecting the verticality and levelness of suspension fittings and mechanical fasteners and masonry surfaces, and removing existing plaster or panels and cleaning up and closing out. U.S. definition: the BLS 2025 wage data median is 58,930 USD per year (28.33 USD per hour), with annual percentiles of 38,460 / 47,440 / 58,930 / 74,230 / 102,010 USD (hourly percentiles 18.49 / 22.81 / 28.33 / 35.69 / 49.04); the O*NET summary page gives 2024 employment of about 103,100, a 2024—2034 projection of 'average (Average, 3% to 4%)', and about 7,700 projected job openings (that source gives only the category and range rather than a single precise percentage, and this page follows the source wording); the preparation level is Job Zone 1-2 (SVP below 6.0), the education feedback is 42% less than high school graduation and 24% high school or equivalent and 19% postsecondary certificate (that page shows only these three, totaling 85%), the interest code is RC, and there are 24 tasks; the work context includes standing continuously 92%, continuous use of hands 83%, continuous contact with others 88%, exposure to heights every day 72%, continuous walking or running 78%, face-to-face discussions every day 68%, time pressure every day 52%, decision freedom 'very large' 54%, precision or accuracy 'extremely important' 37%, decisions every day 74%, wearing common protective or safety equipment every day 61%, responsibility for the health and safety of others 'very high responsibility' 45%, competition 'extremely fierce' 43%, continuous climbing of ladders or scaffolds 47%, continuous bending or twisting 52%, minor burns or cuts every day 34%, exposure to hazardous equipment 'every day' 20%, consequences of error 'extremely serious' 30%, continuous kneeling, squatting, bending, or crawling 31%, work hours 'regular' 94%, and automation level 'not automated at all' 55%. Mainland China definition: ceiling works should be carried out in accordance with the current national standard Standard for Construction Quality Acceptance of Building Decoration (GB 50210-2018) and this project's design documents (including material conformity certificates and performance test reports and incoming inspection records and retest reports and concealed works acceptance records and construction records; before installing studs, carry out handover inspection of the room's clear height and opening elevations and the elevations of pipes and equipment and their supports within the ceiling as required by the design; the hanger distance from the end of the main stud must not exceed 300mm and reverse bracing is provided when the hanger length exceeds 1500mm; heavy equipment and equipment with vibration loads must never be installed on the studs of ceiling works; a steel transfer layer is provided when the hanger length exceeds 2500mm); working at height should follow the Technical Code for Safety of Working at Height in Building Construction (JGJ 80) and the Regulations on the Administration of Construction Project Work Safety (State Council Order No. 393) and the Work Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, with stable platforms and protection installed and protective equipment such as safety harnesses worn. The above is cited by standard and regulation name and verified key points, and article numbers were not verified one by one. This occupation has no unified access-type occupational qualification in mainland China. Public statistics have not established an occupation-level wage definition corresponding to this occupation, this page preserves the gap as it stands, and industry average wages serve only as a visible industry proxy.

    RC · 47-2081.00

  • Bridge and Lock Tenders

    Bridge and lock tenders operate or monitor facilities, check passage conditions, communicate signals and record events. Movable bridges, locks, ship lifts, vessel navigation and equipment maintenance have different duties and authorities.

    RC · 53-6011.00

  • Fallers

    Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees, controlling the fall direction per species characteristics and cutting technique and reducing tree damage; this includes judging tree lean and tilt direction, determining the notch position and depth, driving wedges or using jacks to control the fall direction, clearing the work area and escape routes, bucking logs to specification and verifying quality and length, and maintaining chainsaws and related equipment; the work assumes on-site safety and operating procedures.

    RC · 45-4021.00

  • Pest control workers

    Pest control workers inspect sites for signs of pest activity, perform assigned work and record locations and outcomes. A follow-up worker needs to be able to find the same inspection point from the record.

    RC · 37-2021.00

  • Butchers and meat cutters

    Butchers and meat cutters prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for retail sale, including cuts requested by customers. Work may include weighing and labeling, displaying products, checking deliveries, keeping stock records and cleaning equipment. This U.S. retail occupation is distinct from other meat-processing and slaughter occupations; compare the actual duties of a specific job.

    RC · 51-3021.00

  • Food Preparation Workers

    Food preparation workers carry out work involving this occupation's materials, processes, quality requirements, and deliverables. Specific duties, training, qualifications, agreements, and authorization must be checked against the original requirements of the location and employer.

    RC · 35-2021.00

  • Subway and streetcar operators

    Subway and streetcar operators drive passenger rail vehicles, watch signals, platforms and crossings, and report delays or equipment issues to dispatch.

    RC · 53-4041.00

  • Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

    Oil and gas rotary drill operators operate or monitor drilling equipment and document shift conditions and anomalies for handoff.

    RC · 47-5012.00

  • Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops: use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives to prepare soil, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, and prune according to plans; identify plants, pests, and weeds and apply pesticides and fertilizers as directed; set up and operate irrigation equipment and adjust greenhouse and seedbed conditions; manually pick fruits and vegetables and wash, grade, sort, pack, and load products; record pesticide use, yields, and costs, report crop progress to farmers or managers, and maintain work areas, fences, and farm facilities.

    RC · 45-2092.00

  • Security Guards

    Security guards (O*NET 33-9032) patrol or monitor premises, verify entry and exit permissions, watch for theft, violence and rule violations, and record and report anomalies. Specific response, equipment and training follow local and employer rules; this occupation is not the same as police or security and fire alarm systems installers.

    RC · 33-9032.00

  • Dredge operators

    Dredge operators (U.S. side O*NET-SOC 53-7031.00, Dredge Operators) are the dredge operator positions for dredging and waterway maintenance: they operate a dredge to remove sand and gravel or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways; the work includes positioning the dredge with control levers for excavation and engaging the hydraulic pump and raising and lowering the suction arm and controlling cutter rotation, starting and stopping the engine to operate equipment, operating power winches to pay out and haul in lines to adjust vessel position or handling lines by hand, pumping water to flush the mechanical pipeline, lowering the spud with the winch to check the excavation depth or reading the depth gauge to determine the excavation depth, directing or assisting workers in laying out shore anchors and lines and laying the pipeline from the dredge to shore and pontoon drainage, and adjusting the excavation line and depth based on survey and depth data, performing routine maintenance on dredge equipment (such as changing oil), discharging slurry and spoil in designated areas, and recording excavation and discharge data and reporting and handing over when anomalies occur. U.S. definition: the BLS 2025 wage data median is 49,640 USD per year (23.86 USD per hour), with annual percentiles of 41,080 / 46,430 / 49,640 / 62,070 / 74,140 USD (hourly percentiles 19.75 / 22.32 / 23.86 / 29.84 / 35.65); the O*NET summary page gives 2024 employment of about 1,100, a 2024—2034 projection of 'slower than average (Slower than average, 1% to 2%)', and about 100 projected job openings (that source gives only the category and range rather than a single precise percentage, and this page follows the source wording); the preparation level is Job Zone 1-2 (SVP below 6.0), the education feedback is 80% high school or equivalent and 9% postsecondary certificate and 7% less than high school, the interest code is RC, and there are 7 tasks; the work context includes continuous contact with others 43%, face-to-face discussions every day 95%, telephone conversations every day 24% (another 39% never), email use 'never' 89%, teamwork 'extremely important' 34%, decision freedom 'very large' 39%, precision or accuracy 'very important' 19%, time pressure every day 13%, work hours 'regular (fixed schedule)' 72%, standing 'about half the time' 52%, exposure to hazardous equipment 'every day' 64%, exposure to whole-body vibration 'every day' 40%, wearing common protective or safety equipment 'every day' 97%, exposure to noise 'every day' 69%, exposure to extreme heat or extreme cold 'weekly or more' 35%, outdoor exposure to all kinds of weather 'every day' 81%, and consequences of error 'extremely serious' 13% (another 30% very serious). Mainland China definition: carrying out permitted overwater and underwater operations in jurisdictional sea areas and inland navigable waters requires a permit from the maritime administration and a designated safe work zone (Provisions of the People's Republic of China on Navigation Safety Administration of Overwater and Underwater Operations and Activities, Ministry of Transport Order No. 24 of 2021, with waterway maintenance dredging excluded); carrying out navigation channel construction and dredging of navigation channels and waters in front of wharves in inland navigable waters should be reported to the maritime administration for approval (Article twenty-five, paragraph one, item (six) of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Inland Waterway Traffic Safety Administration); the department responsible for waterway management carrying out waterway maintenance activities that affect navigation, such as waterway dredging and obstacle clearance, should set up prominent operation signs and take necessary safety measures and give advance notice to the maritime administration (Article nineteen, paragraph two of the Waterways Law of the People's Republic of China); vessels should meet minimum safe manning requirements and be crewed by personnel holding qualified and valid certificates (the Minimum Safe Manning Rules of the People's Republic of China and Article thirty-three of the Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China). Except for Order No. 24 and Article nineteen, paragraph two of the Waterways Law, the parts above are cited by regulation name and general requirements without verifying article numbers one by one. This occupation has no unified access-type occupational qualification in mainland China. Public statistics have not established an occupation-level wage definition corresponding to this occupation, and this page preserves the gap as it stands.

    RC · 53-7031.00

  • Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

    Layout workers read drawings, locate reference points and mark positions or outlines on metal or plastic workpieces. They hand off markings and dimensions that downstream workers can verify.

    RC · 51-4192.00

  • Transit and railroad police

    Transit and railroad police patrol or respond to incidents at stations, lines and rail facilities, documenting events that affect passengers, staff or property.

    RC · 33-3052.00

  • Weatherization installers and technicians

    Weatherization crews check air leakage, ducts and insulation, then carry out the assigned upgrades. Qualified project staff assess combustion equipment and ventilation.

    RC · 47-4099.03

  • Motion Picture Projectionists

    Motion picture projectionists (O*NET-SOC 39-3021.00) set up and operate film projection and related sound reproduction equipment: check projection equipment and screen and curtain controls before screenings; adjust picture size and focus and sound volume and tone; start projectors and monitor picture and sound quality while screening for multiple auditoriums; import digital content and unlocking keys; perform scheduled maintenance such as lamp replacement and lens cleaning; handle minor repairs; and record projection and repair activities.

    RC · 39-3021.00

  • Parking attendant.

    Receives vehicle owners at parking lots or garages, issues or verifies tickets, directs spaces, parks and retrieves vehicles, charges fees, and handles keys and vehicle handoff; follows on-site traffic and cashiering procedures to prevent collisions, wrong vehicles, and property loss.

    RC · 53-6021.00

  • Power Distributors and Dispatchers

    Power distributors and dispatchers monitor the system and coordinate distribution activity and clearances. Their logs tell the next shift what has been confirmed and what still needs review.

    RC · 51-8012.00

  • Power operators

    Power operators (O*NET-SOC 51-8011.00, Nuclear Power Reactor Operators) operate or control nuclear reactors from nuclear power plant main control rooms: moving control rods and regulating reactivity and power under standard procedures, monitoring coolant temperature and flow, and starting and stopping equipment; monitoring plant-wide operating parameters, recording operating data and performing periodic tests; determining causes of abnormalities and recommending or taking corrective action; implementing lockout, tagging and isolation to support maintenance; responding to accident conditions under emergency operating procedures; and participating in authorization and supervision of nuclear fuel handling, radiation monitoring and sampling. This page uses only official sources to explain occupational scope, tasks, Chinese and US qualification and authorization boundaries, and wage and employment statistical definitions.

    RC · 51-8011.00

  • Manicurists and Pedicurists

    Manicurists and pedicurists confirm the service requested, shape or decorate fingernails and toenails, and document service choices, tool-cleaning status and issues that need to be held or referred.

    RC · 39-5092.00

  • Forest and Conservation Workers

    O*NET 45-4011.00 Forest and Conservation Workers develop, maintain, or protect forests, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through physical labor under supervision.

    RC · 45-4011.00

  • Crossing guards and flaggers

    Guide pedestrians or vehicles at assigned crossings, schools or road works. Watch visibility and conflicts and report incidents under the site plan. School crossing and work-zone flagging have different equipment, training and authority.

    RC · 33-9091.00

  • Electrical and Electronics Drafters

    Turn confirmed electrical or electronic design inputs into schematics, wiring diagrams and lists. Check terminals, sheet numbers and revisions, and refer conflicts to engineering.

    RC · 17-3012.00

  • Gem and Diamond Workers

    Gem and diamond workers inspect, cut, polish or measure loose stones and record features and dimensions. Specialist grading, valuation and setting may be assigned separately.

    RC · 51-9071.06

  • Audio and Video Technicians

    Audio and video technicians set up, test, run and strike equipment for events or recordings. They trace inputs and outputs against the run sheet and document faults. Unclear power, rigging or authorization goes to the responsible person.

    RC · 27-4011.00

  • Museum Technicians and Conservators

    Museum technicians and conservators (O*NET-SOC 25-4013.00) prepare and conserve museum objects for preservation, research, and exhibition: determine whether objects need conservation and select the safest and most effective methods; clean and consolidate materials such as paper, textiles, wood, metal, glass, ceramics, and furniture; document condition, treatment plans, and methods; install and arrange objects for exhibitions; and maintain collection databases. This page uses official sources only to explain occupational scope, tasks, preparation requirements, and statistical definitions.

    RC · 25-4013.00

  • Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

    Forest fire inspectors look for hazards in forests, recommend prevention measures and may report fires or weather conditions. Some assignments include directing firefighters in the field. That does not make the inspector the overall incident commander or a building fire inspector.

    RC · 33-2022.00

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  • Print binding and finishing workers

    Print binding and finishing workers check materials and equipment against the work order, set cutting, folding, collating, binding, and surface finishing parameters, run a trial, then process in batches and spot-check dimensions, page order, and binding strength. When jams, unusual noises, misalignment, or adhesive binding defects occur, stop the machine first and troubleshoot, record, and escalate under the authorized procedure; never bypass machine guarding to handle a mechanical fault while the equipment is running.

    CR · 51-5113.00

  • Industrial Machinery Mechanic

    Industrial machinery mechanics diagnose faults in production equipment, repair or replace components and help verify that the machine can return to service. They coordinate with operators, maintenance planners and technical specialists.

    RCI · 49-9041.00

  • Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul agricultural machinery and vehicles, including tractors, harvesters, milking and feeding equipment, and irrigation systems: determine fault causes and repair plans, disassemble and assemble equipment and replace parts, service hydraulic, drivetrain, and electrical systems, make adjustments and conduct test runs, document repairs and parts used, and explain fault causes and operating precautions to users.

    RCI · 49-3041.00

  • Stationary engineers and boiler operators

    Stationary engineers and boiler operators run or maintain equipment that supplies building or process utilities and document conditions across shifts. Credentials vary.

    RCI · 51-8021.00

  • Construction equipment operator

    Operate powered construction equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, and loaders to excavate, move, and grade; follow site safety rules, inspect equipment, and coordinate with ground personnel.

    RCI · 47-2073.00

  • Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Chemical equipment operators monitor assigned equipment, record readings and report anomalies under procedures that define authorized actions.

    RCI · 51-9011.00

  • Electromechanical equipment assemblers

    Check drawings and parts lists, assemble electromechanical units, record identifiers and measurements, and route revision or measurement discrepancies to quality review.

    RCI · 51-2023.00

  • Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

    Under U.S. O*NET-SOC 49-2093.00, install, inspect, test, and repair electrical and electronic systems on transportation equipment (motor vehicles, rail vehicles, ships, aircraft, and more): read circuit diagrams and work orders, measure with instruments to locate faults, replace or adjust components, perform preventive maintenance and keep records, then retest and submit for release confirmation by an authorized role.

    RCI · 49-2093.00

  • Hydroelectric Plant Technician

    Hydroelectric plant technicians inspect generators and related equipment, record defects and support operations or maintenance. Some roles focus on mechanical, electrical or controls work. The U.S. figures here cover the broader power plant operators occupation.

    RCI · 51-8013.04

  • Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay

    Under U.S. O*NET-SOC 49-2095.00, inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in powerhouses, substations, and in-service relays: read controlled drawings and setting sheets, test equipment and circuits with instruments, repair and replace components, check protection settings and record results, then retest and submit for confirmation by an authorized role that equipment may resume operation.

    RCI · 49-2095.00

  • Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

    Security and fire alarm systems installers (O*NET 49-2098) install, program, maintain and repair alarm equipment per work orders and drawings, test circuits, sensors, backup batteries and alarm functions, and explain use and false alarm handling to clients. Construction, fire and electrical requirements follow local codes and authorization.

    RCI · 49-2098.00

  • Printing press operators

    Printing press operators read production work orders, check paper and ink, and set plate, ink feed, registration, and sheet feed parameters; they start the press and pull a trial proof, check ink color, density, and registration position, and keep spot-checking and recording anomalies during the production run. On jams, unusual noises, or guard failure, they stop the press according to on-site procedure and hand it to authorized personnel.

    CR · 51-5112.00

  • Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

    Following U.S. O*NET-SOC 49-2096.00, install, diagnose, and repair communication, audio, security, and navigation equipment on motor vehicles: check vehicle model configurations, perform disassembly/refitting, routing, wiring, and securing according to manufacturer information, commission and verify functions, and hand over vehicles under procedures while documenting warranty boundaries.

    RCI · 49-2096.00

  • Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

    Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers on scheduled or booked trips, checking routes, timing, and handoff requirements. Vehicle and licensing requirements vary.

    RCS · 53-3053.00

  • Mobile heavy equipment mechanics

    Mobile heavy equipment mechanics (O*NET 49-3042.00) diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment used in construction, logging, and mining, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors.

    RCI · 49-3042.00

  • Motorcycle Mechanics

    Motorcycle Mechanics (O*NET-SOC 49-3052.00) diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, and similar motorized vehicles. Work centers on fault diagnosis and disassembly inspection, parts replacement and assembly calibration, chassis and transmission system repair, test-ride verification, and delivery records.

    RCI · 49-3052.00

  • Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

    Check parts and revisions against the work order, assemble electrical or electronic equipment, record checks and refer discrepancies to quality or the shift lead.

    RCI · 51-2022.00

  • Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment

    Check fault records, inspect commercial equipment or industrial controls under a work order, and document repairs, rechecks and return status. Ask which equipment and decisions are within the role.

    RCI · 49-2094.00

  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

    Bus and truck mechanics diagnose and repair commercial vehicles and diesel engines, then document what the repair resolved.

    RCI · 49-3031.00

  • Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

    Recordkeeping weighers, measurers, checkers and samplers match lot IDs, labels and readings, keep inspection or shipping records, and refer discrepancies for review.

    CR · 43-5111.00

  • Locomotive Engineers

    Locomotive engineers drive locomotives in rail service. They check operating information, signals and equipment condition and report exceptions to dispatchers, crew and maintenance staff under railroad procedures.

    RCI · 53-4011.00

  • Geothermal Technician

    Geothermal technicians monitor and maintain equipment, log readings and help find faults. Some work in geothermal power plants; others install or service heat pumps. U.S. wages and projections here cover a broader installation and repair occupation.

    RCI · 49-9099.01

  • Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Automotive service technicians check vehicle condition and work orders, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and verify authorized repairs against manufacturer information. Mechanical work, body repair, commercial vehicles and high-voltage EV work have different requirements.

    RCI · 49-3023.00

  • Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

    Metal and plastic patternmakers plan the sequence from drawings, measure, machine, assemble, and repair casting patterns, core boxes, or templates, and check dimensions with measuring tools; machine tool and welding work must follow training and on-site safety procedures.

    RCA · 51-4062.00

  • Wind Turbine Service Technicians

    Wind turbine service technicians inspect, maintain and troubleshoot turbines against work orders. They record alarms, readings, actions and open checks. Work at height and isolation follow site authorization.

    RCI · 49-9081.00

  • Robotics Technicians

    Robotics Technicians (O*NET 17-3024.01) install, program, troubleshoot, test, and maintain robotic equipment and related automation systems, handling sensor signals, control programs, end effectors, and system integration; deliverables must be verified, risk-assessed, and confirmed by authorized personnel.

    RCI · 17-3024.01

  • Biofuels Processing Technicians

    Biofuels processing technicians log materials, monitor fermentation or reactions and check equipment and batch records. Procedures define who responds to alarms or makes repairs.

    RCI · 51-8099.01

  • Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

    Postal service mail sorters, processors and machine operators inspect mail labels and status at postal processing centres, sort by destination and established routing rules manually or with equipment, and load, sack, label and record handovers. When unidentifiable mail or equipment jams appear, they pause, recheck or escalate according to training and authority; USPS positions and Chinese institution rules must be checked separately.

    CR · 43-5053.00

  • Photonics Technicians

    Photonics technicians help set up and maintain optical test equipment, check calibration status and record samples and readings against the designated procedure. Engineers use those records to trace measurement conditions.

    RCI · 17-3029.08

  • Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians

    This profile covers both aircraft maintenance and avionics equipment work. Mechanics focus on airframes, powerplants and mechanical systems. Avionics technicians focus on electronics, signals and fault records. Both preserve work-card evidence, with separate limits for performing, reviewing and releasing work.

    RCI · 49-3011.00

  • Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Aircraft mechanics and service technicians inspect, troubleshoot and maintain aircraft under applicable manuals and work cards. Line, base and engine maintenance have different work rhythms. Completing a work card, having it reviewed and authorizing return to service are separate decisions.

    RCI · 49-3011.00

  • Furniture Finishers

    Furniture finishers bring new, worn or damaged furniture to a specified color and finish. Tasks may include inspecting the substrate and existing finish, repairing defects, sanding, staining and checking against an approved sample.

    RAC · 51-7021.00

  • Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

    Shoe and leather workers and repairers make, decorate, or repair leather or leather-like products such as shoes, luggage, and harnesses, handling materials to patterns, stitching or cementing components, assembling and finishing, and inspecting for defects. The finished product's dimensions, connections, appearance, and repair records are the actual deliverables; the materials, tools, and authority for footwear manufacturing, custom work, and repair must be checked separately.

    RCA · 51-6041.00

  • Transportation inspectors

    Transportation inspectors inspect cargo or equipment related to safe transport, check the condition and records and produce an inspection report. This page uses the United States O*NET-SOC 53-6051.00 as the identity baseline, distinguishing the cargo, aviation and non-aviation equipment scopes; Chinese positions and actual authority are checked separately.

    CR · 53-6051.00

  • Earth drillers, except oil and gas

    Earth drillers operate drilling equipment for water wells, mineral exploration, soil investigations and construction or mining holes. Duties vary by project: coring, well development and drilling blast holes are possible tasks, not a requirement that every worker performs all of them. In mainland China, the work overlaps with geological exploration drillers (4-08-07-01); project scope, employer training and applicable work-safety requirements need separate checks.

    RCI · 47-5023.00

  • Transportation security screeners

    Transportation security screeners check passengers or items under site procedures, document issues and refer cases requiring further judgment to authorized staff.

    CR · 33-9093.00

  • Motorboat Operators

    Motorboat operators (O*NET-SOC 53-5022.00) operate small motorboats and may assist with navigation-related activities: operate throttles and steering mechanisms along planned routes and maintain course using compasses or electronic navigation aids; organize and direct crew work, handle mooring and unmooring at docks, and protect passengers and cargo under safety procedures; direct emergency safety responses, report navigation hazards, and maintain equipment such as fire extinguishers, lines, and pumps.

    RCE · 53-5022.00

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians

    Calibration technicians compare instruments with reference standards, record deviations and conditions, and follow procedures for out-of-tolerance readings.

    RCI · 17-3028.00

  • Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing

    Manufacturing stone cutters and carvers shape stone to drawings or patterns and check dimensions, depth, and finish.

    RAC · 51-9195.03

  • Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire and Ambulance)

    Review requests, assign available staff, equipment or vehicles, then track changes, delays and handoffs. Fleet dispatch is one setting. This occupation excludes police, fire and ambulance dispatch.

    CR · 43-5032.00

  • Avionics Technicians

    Avionics technicians install, inspect and troubleshoot aircraft electronics, including communications and navigation equipment. Line work centers on systems and work cards; bench repair centers on serial numbers, test records and fault reproduction. Verify maintenance, inspection and return-to-service authority separately.

    RCI · 49-2091.00

  • Prepress Technicians and Workers

    Prepress technicians turn the text, images, fonts, and layout of a design file into a printable file, performing file preflight, proofing, and quality control, with some positions making printing plates. O*NET 51-5111.00 lists proofing, proofreading, layout, font and image file checking, and plate making as tasks. File release follows customer confirmation, equipment specifications, and in-plant procedures, and a screen preview cannot replace the printed result.

    CR · 51-5111.00

  • Surveying and mapping technicians

    Surveying and mapping technicians usually collect, organise and check spatial data under the supervision of engineers, surveyors or mapping professionals, calculate survey results and produce or update maps. Field instruments, office data and layer quality checks are connected; the technician's assistance is not the same as obtaining the authority of an independent surveyor to practise or publish results. Use the fictional coordinates first to check the units, layers and delivery limits.

    RCI · 17-3031.00

  • Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

    U.S. O*NET 53-4031.00 groups two work settings: conductors coordinate crews on passenger or freight trains, while yardmasters review schedules and switching sequences and coordinate work in the yard. Duties may overlap. In mainland China, check on-board passenger service, station operations and switching as separate roles.

    RCE · 53-4031.00

  • Wood modelmakers

    Wood modelmakers (O*NET 51-7031.00, Model Makers, Wood) make full-size or scale precision wooden product models, patterns, templates, and fixtures according to blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, including wood jig builders and loft workers. Excludes metal and plastic modelmakers, wood patternmakers, carpenters, wooden furniture making, and mass-production woodworking machine operation.

    RCA · 51-7031.00

  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

    Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers (O*NET 35-9011.00) set and clear tables, replenish tableware and bar supplies, and may help deliver meals. Servers focus on taking orders and serving tables; bartenders focus on preparing and serving drinks. Duties can overlap, so check who is authorized to handle payments, refunds, alcohol, or allergy questions.

    RCS · 35-9011.00

  • Parts salesperson.

    At a repair shop or parts store, verifies replacement parts against the customer's equipment, vehicle, old part number, and fault description and confirms compatibility, stock, price, payment, shipping, and returns; difficult fitment must be verified with technicians or suppliers.

    RCE · 41-2022.00

  • Office machine operators (except computer)

    Non-computer office machine operators use work orders to operate high-speed copying, scanning, and binding equipment, verify originals and paper specifications, check page order and print quality, record output, consumables, and backlog, and deliver finished products; faults or confidentiality issues must be stopped and escalated.

    CR · 43-9071.00

  • Medical Equipment Repairer

    Medical equipment repairers install, inspect, maintain and repair medical equipment. They document service and coordinate verification before return to use. Clinical operation is a separate assignment.

    RCI · 49-9062.00

  • Animal Breeders

    Animal breeders use pedigree, trait and health records to make breeding selections and track animals. Veterinary duties and permits depend on the operation and jurisdiction.

    RCI · 45-2021.00

  • Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

    Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners (O*NET 49-9063.00) repair percussion, stringed, reed, and wind instruments and may specialize in an area such as piano tuning. They inspect and assess instrument condition, disassemble and replace parts, adjust string tension and tuning, repair wood or metal damage, and accurately document repairs and handover. This page uses only official sources to explain occupational scope, tasks, preparation requirements, Chinese and U.S. statistical scopes, and authorization boundaries.

    RCA · 49-9063.00

  • Endoscopy Technicians

    Under U.S. O*NET-SOC 31-9099.02, prepare and maintain endoscopy equipment during endoscopic procedures, assist at the operator's direction, and complete instrument reprocessing and traceability records according to protocol; job training, reprocessing authorization, and infection control requirements must be verified against the original local and institutional texts. (The U.S. wage and employment figures checked are broader-group figures.)

    RCI · 31-9099.02

  • Driver/sales workers

    Deliver goods along a route and handle the sales duties assigned to the job. Check stock and proof of delivery, then record sales, replenishment or returns as applicable and reconcile under employer procedures.

    RCE · 53-3031.00

  • Nuclear monitoring technicians

    Nuclear monitoring technicians (O*NET-SOC 19-4051.02) collect and test samples to monitor nuclear experiment results and radioactive contamination of personnel, facilities and the environment: using detectors and instruments to determine radiation intensity and type in work areas, equipment or materials; monitoring personnel exposure and area radiation levels; calculating safe exposure times from site contamination readings and prescribed safety levels; collecting and analyzing air, water, gas or solid samples; installing and testing area radiation alarm equipment; providing initial response to alarms or abnormal events; guiding radiation safety procedures and protective equipment use; preparing contamination testing and decontamination reports and radiation work permits; and disposing of radioactive waste under procedures. This page uses only official sources to explain occupational scope, tasks, preparation requirements, Chinese and US statistical definitions, and authorization boundaries.

    RCI · 19-4051.02

  • Stockers and order fillers

    Stockers and order fillers put away, pick, and verify goods against locations or orders. Equipment and handoff duties depend on the employer.

    CRE · 53-7065.00

  • Etchers and Engravers

    Etch or engrave patterns, lettering, and markings on materials such as metal, wood, rubber, glass, and plastic: read drawings and samples, prepare workpieces and etching chemicals, set equipment parameters, use hand and machine tools to complete etching and engraving, and check etch depth, evenness, and appearance quality.

    RAC · 51-9194.00

  • Surgical technologists

    Surgical technologists prepare sterile instruments and supplies, assist with passing items and counts, and refer the resulting records to the team for review.

    RCS · 29-2055.00

  • Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

    Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers make, finish or repair jewelry. They check metal parts, settings, dimensions and finishes against a design. Stone cutting, grading and jewelry fabrication have different outputs.

    RAC · 51-9071.00

  • Ship Engineers

    Ship engineers coordinate shipboard machinery, electrical systems, and related maintenance. Watches and review responsibilities depend on vessel and rank.

    RCE · 53-5031.00

  • Animal Control Workers

    Start with a report: who logs it, who verifies it, and who can accept a handover? U.S. SOC 33-9011 can involve animal control, shelter intake, investigations and enforcement. In mainland China, check local responsibilities, the job and its authority.

    RCI · 33-9011.00

  • Baggage Porters and Bellhops

    Baggage porters and bellhops receive, tag and move luggage and verify handoffs. Hotel bell staff may also guide guests. U.S. occupation 39-6011 groups those duties; compare concierge and other terminal jobs separately.

    RCS · 39-6011.00

  • Aviation Inspectors

    Aviation inspectors compare maintenance records and inspection evidence with applicable standards, identify defects and document what can be verified. Employer quality checks, maintenance release and regulatory enforcement carry different authority. Check what the role delivers and who signs it.

    CRI · 53-6051.01

  • Couriers and messengers

    Pick up messages, documents or packages, check addresses and handling requirements, deliver along a route, and record receipt, exceptions and returns. Lab specimens and valuable or confidential items can require special handoffs.

    CR · 43-5021.00

  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

    Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians turn a test plan into traceable instruments, equipment checks and original records. Test support, measurement and assembly quality have different outputs. When a certificate or version does not match, keep the original record and refer the decision to authorized staff.

    RCI · 17-3021.00

  • Team assemblers

    Team assemblers coordinate across stations, build parts to drawings and work orders, and check the output. When rotating stations, they hand off completed work and items awaiting review.

    RCE · 51-2092.00

  • Embalmers

    Under U.S. O*NET-SOC 39-4011.00, embalms human remains per applicable regulations and health requirements: verifies identity and authorization documents, cleans and disinfects, injects embalming fluid, restores and prepares the appearance, and records the handling process and materials used.

    RCS · 39-4011.00

  • Fish and game wardens

    Patrol assigned areas to prevent violations of fish and game laws and regulations; investigate reports of wildlife damaging crops or property; compile biological data. (US SOC/O*NET 33-3031.00, Fish and Game Wardens)

    RCI · 33-3031.00

  • Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser

    Auto damage appraisers document vehicle damage and estimate repair costs for the claims process. They may compare repair plans, photos and parts or labor information. A repair estimate does not by itself settle coverage or payment.

    CRE · 13-1032.00

  • Dental Laboratory Technicians

    Dental laboratory technicians make and repair restorations to a dentist’s order. They check impressions, scans and materials, and document fabrication, inspection and rework. Dentists handle diagnosis, prescriptions, clinical fitting and adjustments. Try the D-01 paper case to see how you feel about checking dimensions and files.

    RIC · 51-9081.00

  • Forest and conservation technicians

    Forest And Conservation Technicians (O*NET-SOC 19-4071.00) provide technical assistance for the conservation of soil, water, forests and related natural resources: they may, under the direction of foresters, compile and organise data on the size, composition and condition of forest tracts, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression, and assist conservation scientists in managing and improving rangelands and wildlife habitats. Official definition text: Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

    RCI · 19-4071.00

  • Nondestructive testing specialists

    Nondestructive testing specialists (O*NET-SOC 17-3029.01) inspect structures and equipment for defects without damaging the inspected object. They select, calibrate and operate ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, penetrant, eddy current and acoustic emission testing equipment according to standards and procedures, interpret signals and images, evaluate results against codes, document methods and processes and prepare inspection reports, while meeting radiation and on-site work safety requirements. This page uses only official sources to explain occupational scope, tasks, preparation requirements, Chinese and US statistical definitions, and authorization boundaries.

    RIC · 17-3029.01

  • Animal Care and Service Workers

    At a boarding or exhibit handover, identify who takes intake, who records observations and who follows up. The U.S. statistics here cover animal caretakers, SOC 39-2021. Training and veterinary treatment have separate duties.

    RSC · 39-2021.00

  • Animal Caretakers

    Daily animal care starts with feeding, cleaning, observation and handover. Ask which animals you would care for and who takes over if something changes. U.S. data use SOC 39-2021. Check actual duties and treatment authority separately in mainland China.

    RSC · 39-2021.00

  • Food Science Technicians

    Food science technicians carry out work involving this occupation's materials, processes, quality requirements, and deliverables. Specific duties, training, qualifications, agreements, and authorization must be checked against the original requirements of the location and employer.

    RCI · 19-4013.00

  • Nuclear Technicians

    Nuclear Technicians (O*NET-SOC 19-4051.00, Nuclear Technicians) assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, and electricity production activities: operating, testing, and maintaining nuclear equipment according to nuclear equipment operating policies and radiation worker procedures, performing surveillance tests to judge equipment safety status, monitoring reactor equipment performance and identifying inefficiencies, hazards, or maintenance needs, tagging equipment awaiting repair and implementing isolation, using detectors or other instruments to measure the intensity and type of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials, calculating operating factors such as exposure time, dose, and gamma intensity using standard formulas, collecting and testing air, water, gas, or solid samples, performing decontamination, and setting up area radiation anomaly alarm devices. This page uses only official sources to explain the occupational scope, tasks, Chinese and U.S. statistical scope, and authorization boundaries.

    RCI · 19-4051.00

  • Shampooers

    Shampooers prepare and provide hair washing under salon procedures, confirm customer needs, and route questions to the responsible staff member.

    RSC · 39-5093.00

  • Automotive Engineering Technicians

    Automotive engineering technicians help engineers prepare tests, verify instruments and test conditions, record performance or durability data, and flag anomalies. O*NET 17-3027.01 is the detailed role. U.S. pay and employment figures here use the broader mechanical engineering technician group (17-3027).

    RIC · 17-3027.01

  • Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

    Captains, mates and vessel pilots support navigation through distinct command, watchkeeping and local pilotage duties.

    RCE · 53-5021.00

  • Nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians

    Nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians (O*NET 17-3026.01) implement production processes under the supervision of nanotechnology engineering staff, operating commercial-scale equipment to produce and test nanoscale materials and devices, and use advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. This page uses only official sources to explain the occupation scope, tasks, preparation requirements, Chinese and United States statistical scopes, and authorization boundaries.

    RIC · 17-3026.01

  • Broadcast Technicians

    Broadcast technicians monitor and maintain equipment used to capture, transmit or air audio and video. They check signal quality and document faults and responses.

    CR · 27-4012.00

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Mechanical engineers turn functional and manufacturing requirements into designs, analyses and test plans. They compare alternatives, develop prototypes and coordinate with drafting, manufacturing and quality teams.

    RIC · 17-2141.00

  • Surgical assistants

    Surgical assistants directly support procedures as part of the operating team and help maintain the sterile field. Their assigned tasks depend on training, authorization and the institution.

    RCS · 29-9093.00

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Check drawing versions and test conditions, record measurements on electrical or electronic equipment and refer discrepancies to engineering staff.

    RIC · 17-3023.00

  • Agricultural inspectors

    Agricultural inspectors check products, facilities or activities against applicable rules, record evidence and flag corrective action. Inspection records and formal decisions follow separate authority.

    RCI · 45-2011.00

  • Police Identification and Records Officers

    Police identification and records officers work with evidence identifiers, examination records and transfer information. Records let later staff trace the item ID and time of receipt.

    CRI · 33-3021.02

  • Precision Agriculture Technicians

    Precision agriculture technicians organize field boundaries, sampling points and yield data into traceable maps and records. Agricultural teams use them to study variation across a field.

    RIC · 19-4012.01

  • Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

    Veterinary assistants and lab animal caretakers feed animals, maintain environments and record observations under supervision.

    RIC · 31-9096.00

  • Histology Technician

    Histology technicians prepare tissue slides and record specimen handling under laboratory procedures. They may cut sections, stain slides and check preparation quality. Slide preparation supports later review; it does not itself establish a diagnosis.

    RIC · 29-2012.01

  • Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks

    Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks match orders and shipping records to goods on hand, prepare documents and report shortages, damage or lot mismatches. Check who can adjust inventory, release goods after inspection or operate warehouse equipment.

    CRE · 43-5071.00

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Take orders, serve food and beverages and collect payment in fast food and counter service settings, and may take part in preparing simple food and drinks: record orders and close out bills using cash register and ordering equipment and verify the cash; take food from the serving counter or holding station according to the order, plate or package it and hand it to the customer; brew coffee and tea, make cold drinks and ice cream drinks, and heat or simply cook foods such as sandwiches, salads, soups and pizza; restock the counter and materials and report shortages; clean the dining area, service counter, tableware and equipment and keep the work area hygienic; handle and store food according to hygiene requirements and monitor food temperature; communicate with customers about orders, comments and complaints, and hand over with colleagues and the shift manager.

    CRS · 35-3023.00

  • Ambulance Drivers and Attendants (Except EMTs)

    This role drives or assists on an ambulance and helps prepare the vehicle, restock supplies and hand over information. U.S. occupation 53-3011 excludes EMTs. Duties depend on training, local rules and employer authorization. Mainland driving, stretcher support and medical rescue roles have separate requirements.

    RSC · 53-3011.00

  • Geological Technician

    Geological technicians collect and check data for geologists or engineers. They may label cores, analyze drill cuttings, record borehole conditions or prepare samples for testing. This profile excludes the hydrologic technician occupation, though some projects involve water monitoring.

    RCI · 19-4043.00

  • Veterinary technologists and technicians

    Veterinary technologists and technicians support sampling, testing, care and recordkeeping under supervision and within local scope rules.

    RIC · 29-2056.00

  • Remote Sensing Technicians

    Remote sensing technicians assist scientists in using remote sensing technology, collecting spatial data, processing and fusing imagery, and checking the completeness and accuracy of system data; some positions take part in flight planning or sensor configuration. This page covers O*NET 19-4099.03. The U.S. wage statistics and employment projections apply to the broader BLS group 19-4099.

    CRI · 19-4099.03

  • Surveyors

    Surveyors check survey records, cadastral and ownership material, determine position, elevation and boundaries, compile sketches, maps, reports and boundary descriptions, and carry result review and certification responsibility according to the jurisdiction and duties. The work connects field surveying, office calculation and engineering collaboration; knowing how to use instruments is not the same as being able to certify property boundaries independently.

    CRI · 17-1022.00

  • Civil engineers

    Civil engineers plan and design infrastructure, review technical documents, and oversee construction or maintenance. Duties vary by project and discipline.

    RIC · 17-2051.00

  • Commercial Pilot

    Pilots and navigates fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters on nonscheduled flights; a commercial pilot's license is required; includes charter pilots with similar licenses and air ambulance and aerial tour pilots; excludes airline pilots of regional, domestic, and international airlines: verify per checklist whether the aircraft's engines and controls and instruments and other systems are normal; obtain and review payload weight and fuel supply and weather conditions and flight schedules and plan the flight; calculate the speed required for lift-off considering airport elevation and outside temperature and aircraft weight and wind direction and speed; verify baggage or cargo loading and submit an instrument flight plan to air traffic control; start engines and pilot and monitor engines and fuel and aircraft systems per procedure; use radio to contact control towers for takeoff clearance and arrival instructions and request altitude or route changes as circumstances require; select route and altitude and speed and fill in flight records; supervise the crew and instruct other pilots and students, and conduct rescue and evacuation when needed; and operate large drones or unmanned aircraft for commercial purposes.

    CRE · 53-2012.00

  • Traffic technicians

    Traffic technicians survey traffic volume, speed and traffic facility conditions under the direction of a traffic engineer, organise records, review anomalies and provide charts and handover material. The United States identity is O*NET53-6041.00, and the standalone wage and employment statistics keep their own period. You can first complete the T1—T3 fictional counting exercise to observe data discipline and correction ability; paper works do not authorise field surveys, equipment operation or signal changes.

    RCI · 53-6041.00

  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

    Radiologic technologists and technicians carry out X-ray, CT and other imaging work under examination requests and applicable protocols: identity and site checks, patient preparation and positioning, authorized exposure settings, image acquisition, technical image-quality evaluation and documentation. Technical evaluation is not disease diagnosis. Contrast-related duties require applicable legal and professional conditions and physician guidance. U.S. wages use exact occupation 29-2034; this page’s employment overview uses the combined radiologic and MRI group. Mainland China education, recruitment, professional-title qualifications and applicable radiation-worker requirements are considered separately; exact national or city occupational wages remain unavailable.

    RCI · 29-2034.00

  • Biological technicians

    Biological technicians help prepare materials, check equipment, record work and flag deviations under the direction of researchers or team leads. Research support and manufacturing have different requirements. Check the actual duties and institutional procedures. BLS projects U.S. biological technicians (19-4021) from about 74,400 jobs in 2025 to 79,900 in 2035, up 7.4%, a net gain of about 5,500, with about 9,400 annual openings from growth and replacement. The 2025 baseline includes 0.1% self-employment.

    CRI · 19-4021.00

  • Baristas

    Baristas take orders, prepare and serve drinks, check ingredient information, clean their station and hand over open issues. O*NET 35-3023.01 describes barista duties. U.S. wage and outlook figures use the parent occupation, fast food and counter workers (35-3023). The two Mainland examples are historical listings from a Shenzhen chain and a Beijing campus kitchen.

    RSC · 35-3023.01

  • Dispensing optician

    Measure the customer's face and pupillary distance based on a written optical prescription, help select frames and lenses, send work orders to the laboratory, verify finished-glasses parameters, and adjust the fit; does not independently diagnose or prescribe.

    CR · 29-2081.00

  • Solar Energy Installation Managers

    Organize photovoltaic and solar thermal installation crews for residential or commercial projects, estimate personnel and materials, arrange construction and inspections, and coordinate technical issues, safety requirements and handover records. The core is making the plan, site progress, quality evidence and customer handover correspond to one another; a manager title does not replace electrical, structural or inspection authority.

    REC · 47-1011.03

  • Fire Inspectors and Investigators

    Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine the cause of fires and explosions: includes conducting premises inspections and hazard determinations under fire codes, testing and acceptance-testing fire protection and detection systems, checking premises where hazardous materials are stored or used and issuing permits, examining fire and explosion scenes and collecting physical evidence for laboratory submission, writing inspection and investigation conclusion reports, and carrying out public fire education and evacuation drills.

    RCI · 33-2021.00

  • Wind Energy Engineers

    Wind energy engineers analyze layouts, equipment and infrastructure options, documenting model inputs, design revisions and interfaces that require other disciplines’ review.

    RIC · 17-2199.10

  • Industrial Engineering Technician

    Industrial engineering technicians collect measurements, document production conditions and support process trials. Their records help engineers test whether a layout or process works. Work may include time studies or production documentation.

    RCI · 17-3026.00

  • Geodetic Surveyor

    Geodetic surveyors measure positions and elevations across large areas. Their work helps different surveys use a common reference. They may collect satellite observations or check control measurements; U.S. wage and outlook data cover all surveyors, not this specialty alone.

    RIC · 17-1022.01

  • Barbers

    Barbers confirm the length, shape and service before cutting, trimming or styling. They follow the shop’s hygiene rules for tools. Compare quick-cut shops, full-service salons and shop management by workload, skills, hygiene duties and pay arrangement.

    RCS · 39-5011.00

  • Phlebotomists

    Phlebotomists (O*NET 31-9097.00) collect blood samples for testing, transfusion, donation, or research, check patient identities and sample labels, hand samples over, explain procedures to patients, and observe adverse reactions. Working with patient identities, test or collection requests, sample labels, times, and handover records, they produce identity-to-sample matching records, incident reports, and traceable handovers. Invasive blood collection, infection prevention, and adverse reaction management must be performed by trained and authorized personnel under institutional procedures. Work settings, qualifications, and final responsibility must be checked against local and institutional rules.

    RCI · 31-9097.00

  • Robotics Engineers

    Robotics engineers (O*NET 17-2199.08) design, develop, debug, and test robotic systems, handling sensor signals, control programs, end effectors, and system integration; delivery requires verification, risk assessment, and confirmation by authorized personnel.

    RIC · 17-2199.08

  • Environmental Science and Protection Technicians

    Under the direction of environmental scientists, engineers, or other professionals, conduct laboratory and field testing to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution (including factors affecting health); collect gas, soil, water, and other samples according to procedures, record data, and produce testing reports.

    RIC · 19-4042.00

  • Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

    Under the direction of environmental scientists, engineers, or other professionals, conduct laboratory and field testing related to environmental health: monitor pollution and health hazard factors in air, water, soil, and workplaces, investigate sources of pollution or disease outbreaks, collect samples and record data, and provide traceable testing results to protect public and worker health.

    RIC · 19-4042.00

  • Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Environmental engineering technicians follow procedures for sampling, tests or equipment checks, maintain field and laboratory records and route anomalies to the lead.

    RIC · 17-3025.00

  • Chemical Engineers

    Chemical engineers turn material, energy and safety requirements into process designs and specify equipment, controls and verification.

    RIC · 17-2041.00

  • Airline and Commercial Pilots

    Airline pilots usually fly fixed-wing aircraft on scheduled passenger or cargo routes. Commercial pilots may fly charter or other missions. U.S. BLS groups both under 53-2010. The occupation Commercial Pilots (53-2012) is distinct from a commercial pilot certificate. Verify licensing, ratings, operating rules, and operator training for the jurisdiction and role.

    RCE · 53-2011.00

  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

    Airline pilots and copilots share flight, communication, monitoring and recordkeeping duties. The US category also covers flight engineers; Chinese pilot roles have their own classifications.

    RCE · 53-2011.00

  • Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Postal service mail carriers deliver and collect mail on established routes on foot or by vehicle, sort and scan by address and sequence, handle mail requiring a signature, and hand over undelivered and exception items. Routes, weather, accurate delivery and user information protection are the core constraints; US USPS conditions and Chinese postal institution rules are checked separately.

    CR · 43-5052.00

  • Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

    Research the causes of fires, determine fire prevention methods, and design or recommend materials and equipment such as structural components and fire detection devices to help organizations protect lives and property from fire, explosion, and related hazards: includes reviewing building drawings and verifying fire code compliance, designing fire detection and alarm systems and suppression devices, evaluating fire protection conditions such as water supply and evacuation exits, testing fire protection components and fire systems, preparing fire protection plans and technical reports, participating in revisions of codes and standards, and providing fire technical consulting and training to building design and construction personnel.

    RIC · 17-2111.02

  • Computer hardware engineer

    Research, design, develop or test computer and computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use, and possibly supervise its manufacture and installation: discuss with engineers and consult specifications to assess hardware and software interfaces and system operation and performance requirements; design and develop computer hardware and supporting peripherals, including central processing units and support logic and microprocessors and custom integrated circuits and printers and disk drives; select hardware and materials and ensure they meet specifications and product requirements; evaluate cost and safety and reporting format requirements to determine hardware configuration; specify power supply requirements and configuration; build and test and modify product prototypes using working models built through computer simulation or theoretical models; test and validate hardware and supporting peripherals by recording and analyzing test data; write detailed functional specifications and document the hardware development process; provide technical support to designers and marketing and sales and suppliers and engineers; instruct technicians and engineering design staff; provide training and support to system designers and users; and monitor equipment function and make necessary modifications.

    RIC · 17-2061.00

  • Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Turn component, signal and interface requirements into circuit designs. Review schematics, board-level verification and part revisions, and document changes and evidence.

    RIC · 17-2072.00

  • Geothermal Production Manager

    Geothermal production managers coordinate plant output, staffing, maintenance and responses to operating problems. Clarify whether a job runs an electricity generating plant or a direct-use heating operation. U.S. pay and outlook cover the broader industrial production managers occupation.

    RCE · 11-3051.02

  • Sound engineering technicians

    Sound engineering technicians set up equipment, record or edit audio, and prepare handoffs for productions or live events.

    RAC · 27-4014.00

  • Pharmacy technicians

    Pharmacy technicians enter prescription information, manage inventory and assist with dispensing preparation within their workplace scope. Questions that need clinical judgment go to the pharmacist.

    CR · 29-2052.00

  • Nuclear medicine technologists

    Nuclear medicine technologists (O*NET-SOC 29-2033.00) prepare, administer and measure radioisotopes under physician direction for diagnosis, treatment and tracer research: preparing radiopharmaceuticals and calculating and recording doses under requirements, operating gamma cameras, PET and other imaging equipment, processing quantitative study data such as cardiac function, explaining procedures and safety precautions to patients, performing equipment quality control, and storing drugs and disposing of radioactive waste under radiation safety procedures. This page uses only official sources to explain occupational scope, tasks, preparation requirements, Chinese and US statistical definitions, and authorization boundaries.

    RIC · 29-2033.00

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Diagnostic medical sonographers acquire and check ultrasound images, measurements and technical records for physicians to interpret. This is U.S. O*NET 29-2032.00. Mainland China distinguishes technical and physician roles in hiring, qualifications and diagnostic responsibility.

    RCI · 29-2032.00

  • Hydroelectric Production Manager

    Hydroelectric production managers coordinate plant operations, staff and maintenance. Work can involve dispatch communication and coordination with water users and other stakeholders. U.S. pay and outlook use the broader industrial production managers occupation.

    RCE · 11-3051.06

  • Locker Room, Coatroom and Dressing Room Attendants

    Locker room and coatroom attendants assign storage, issue or collect items, check claim tickets and hand off lost property, cleaning and facility issues. Venues may include sports, performance or hospitality sites.

    CRS · 39-3093.00

  • Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Police and sheriff’s patrol officers respond to incidents in their jurisdiction, support scene safety and document actions taken. A handoff ties times and locations to the source of each observation.

    RCE · 33-3051.00

  • Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

    Draw and construct precise master patterns and marker layouts from design drawings and specifications, and mark and cut fabric and garments when needed; this includes grading and shrinking across a size range, breaking a design sample into pieceable garment parts, calculating material usage and determining material-efficient layouts, and verifying and correcting patterns through making and fitting sample garments; the work assumes dimensional precision and controllable material use.

    RAC · 51-6092.00

  • Bailiffs

    U.S. bailiffs maintain courtroom order, support safety and hand off people or materials under agency procedures. Mainland Chinese judicial police, contract judicial police assistants and court clerks have distinct roles. Recruitment notices provide examples of related work.

    RCE · 33-3011.00

  • Funeral Attendant

    Funeral attendants prepare rooms and equipment, guide visitors and assist with the service. Their work supports the arrangements made with families. Duties, schedules and contact with remains vary by employer.

    RCS · 39-4021.00

  • Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

    Hairdressers and hairstylists discuss client needs, provide haircuts, styling and applicable care, and document services and hygiene requirements. This page uses U.S. occupation 39-5012. Barbers (39-5011) are separate. Check Mainland hairdressing, beauty services, shop hygiene and medical aesthetics separately.

    RCS · 39-5012.00

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Manufacturing engineers design, integrate and improve production processes. They coordinate fixtures, work instructions and quality needs and use pilot runs to verify that a process can operate consistently.

    RIC · 17-2112.03

  • Electrical engineers

    Turn system requirements into an electrical design and verification plan. Review equipment choices, test results and changes, and hand over unresolved requirements.

    RIC · 17-2071.00

  • Mining and Geological Engineers

    Mining and Geological Engineers (O*NET 17-2151.00) conduct subsurface surveys to assess land and mining development sites, select and plan safe, economical, environmentally sound extraction methods and facilities, inspect unsafe conditions, and implement mine safety programs.

    RIC · 17-2151.00

  • Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (O*NET 17-2151.00) conduct subsurface surveys to assess land and mining development sites, select and plan safe, economical, environmentally sound extraction methods and facilities, inspect unsafe conditions, and implement mine safety programs.

    RIC · 17-2151.00

  • Biomass power plant managers

    Biomass power plant managers coordinate operations, maintenance and safety. They review operating records, staffing, fuel supply and budgets and track who owns unresolved problems. A position may cover one specialty or an entire plant. Operating and approval authority depends on the role, equipment and plant procedures. BLS projects the U.S. Industrial Production Managers parent group (11-3051) from about 252,100 jobs in 2025 to 258,600 in 2035, up 2.6%, a net gain of about 6,500, with about 17,000 annual openings from growth and replacement. The baseline includes 2.4% self-employment. It does not isolate biomass power plant managers.

    CRE · 11-3051.04

  • Energy Auditors

    Under U.S. O*NET-SOC 47-4011.01, define the audit scope and data scope with the client, collect bills and equipment records, perform on-site measurement and verification, establish an energy baseline and calculate itemized energy consumption, estimate energy-saving measures, and produce a reviewable audit report; does not carry out retrofit construction. (The U.S. wage and employment figures checked are broader-group figures.)

    CRI · 47-4011.01

  • Air traffic controllers

    Air traffic controllers monitor and coordinate aircraft at towers, approach facilities and en route centres. They issue clearances and hand off responsibility within their assigned authority. Entry depends on the jurisdiction, facility and training route.

    CRE · 53-2021.00

  • Mechatronics Engineers

    Mechatronics engineers combine mechanical parts, sensors, actuators and controls into testable systems. They deliver interface specifications, control designs or validation records.

    RIC · 17-2199.05

  • Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Deliver food outside restaurants, including guest rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, and vehicles: prepare and check orders, assist diners, collect and clean items, and record abnormalities. Role procedures define actual duties and response authority.

    RSC · 35-3041.00

  • Architectural and civil drafter

    Architectural and civil drafters turn sketches and survey data into drawings, check dimensions and elevations, and flag conflicts to the responsible designer.

    RCA · 17-3011.00

  • Data Entry Keyers

    Data Entry Keyers in the United States correspond to O*NET-SOC 43-9021.00 (Data Entry Keyers). They operate data entry equipment, such as keyboards or photo composing perforators, and their responsibilities may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing: compiling, sorting, and verifying the accuracy of data before entry; comparing data with source documents or re-entering it in a verification format to detect errors; reading source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills and using a keyboard or scanner to enter data into specified fields or media; locating and correcting entry errors or reporting them to supervisors; storing completed documents in appropriate locations; maintaining logs of work activities and completed work; loading the input or output media required by equipment (paper, cards, disks, tapes, or Braille media); and using cryptographic procedures and equipment to decipher garbled or illegible information. The preparation level is Job Zone 1-2 (little to some preparation needed, SVP below 6.0). The official education survey presents requirements for new entrants as “some positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, some require some college experience, and some require an associate's or another two-year degree”; the official page does not publish corresponding percentages. On O*NET, this detailed occupation's tasks, work context, preparation level, and wages all use its own scope; its national wage page publishes both hourly and annual percentiles for 2025. Comparable roles in China are mostly data entry or data processing positions in administrative and professional service organizations. Their responsibilities, employment arrangements, and pay scopes do not correspond one to one with this detailed U.S. occupation and cannot be used interchangeably.

    CR · 43-9021.00

  • Solar Energy Systems Engineers

    Analyze sites, energy demand and solar system options, carry out photovoltaic or solar thermal design, performance assessment and technical review, and support installation and commissioning. The core output is an engineering solution with inputs, assumptions, calculations and version bases; design advice, construction implementation, professional signing and project approval each have their own responsibility boundaries.

    RIC · 17-2199.11

  • Chemical Technicians

    Chemical technicians prepare samples, run instruments, check quality controls and document results for research or quality teams.

    IRC · 19-4031.00

  • Postal Service Clerks

    Postal service clerks accept mail and parcels at the post office counter, weigh items and verify postage, handle stamp and other postal product transactions, check mail status, and sort or hand over mail by destination. Accurate charging, protecting user information, pausing on anomalous items, and escalating per agency procedures are key responsibilities; USPS position conditions and Chinese postal institution requirements must be verified separately.

    CR · 43-5051.00

  • Water/Wastewater Engineers

    Water/wastewater engineers design water supply, wastewater treatment facilities and pipe networks. Compare treatment design, hydraulic modeling and plant operations before choosing a role. Real projects require verified inputs, applicable standards and authorized review. U.S. pay and outlook cover the broader civil engineer occupation.

    RIC · 17-2051.02

  • Automotive Engineers

    Automotive engineers define vehicle or component requirements, compare design options, plan verification and track cross-team changes and open risks. O*NET 17-2141.02 is the automotive specialization. U.S. wages and employment use the broader mechanical engineer group (17-2141).

    RIC · 17-2141.02

  • Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

    Under U.S. O*NET-SOC 17-2199.03, perform load analysis, system modeling and simulation, scheme design, engineering calculations, and energy efficiency estimation for industrial and building energy systems, producing reviewable design descriptions and calculation books; excludes wind and solar specializations. (The U.S. wage and employment figures checked are broader-group figures.)

    RIC · 17-2199.03

  • Industrial Engineer

    Industrial engineers design and evaluate systems that combine people, equipment, materials and information. They may improve production flow, quality, logistics or cost. A useful recommendation balances throughput with safety and quality.

    CIR · 17-2112.00

  • Foresters

    Foresters survey stands, estimate timber volume and use those findings to plan how forests are managed. Depending on the job, they may oversee contracts, replanting or habitat protection.

    RIC · 19-1032.00

  • Bartenders

    Bartenders take orders, prepare drinks to recipes and guest requests, check applicable service requirements, and keep tickets and handovers clear. Hotel bars, restaurants and banquets differ in pace, stock duties and shifts.

    RCE · 35-3011.00

  • Cytotechnologists

    Match specimens to records, prepare and stain slides, screen cell morphology under a microscope, and refer abnormal findings through the applicable review process.

    IRC · 29-2011.02

  • Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

    Telecommunications engineering specialists specify equipment or networks, diagnose service issues and coordinate upgrades. Design and support both depend on traceable standards and equipment records.

    CRI · 15-1241.01

  • Dental assistants

    Prepare patients and instruments, pass instruments and assist with suction chairside, then follow instrument processing and record procedures. Check local rules, training and authorization for radiography or expanded clinical duties. BLS lists a postsecondary nondegree award as typical. Some U.S. states allow on-the-job training; check the state dental board for radiography and expanded duties. In mainland China, check the actual clinical, nursing or administrative role. A U.S. dental assistant title is not the Chinese registered assistant physician credential.

    CRS · 31-9091.00

  • Computer network support specialist

    Network support specialists keep an existing network working. They establish the scope of an incident, examine logs or monitoring data, test likely causes, resolve or escalate the issue within their authority, and document the handoff. Major changes follow the organization’s approval and rollback process.

    CIR · 15-1231.00

  • Fuel Cell Engineers

    Fuel cell engineers design, validate and improve stacks, components or systems for transportation, stationary or portable applications. Typical work includes planning tests, analyzing performance and durability data, and handing off design changes.

    RIC · 17-2141.01

  • Network and computer systems administrators

    Network and computer systems administrators (O*NET 15-1244.00) install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area networks, wide area networks, data communication networks, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers, monitor the integrity and availability of systems and scheduled tasks (including backups), analyze network and server resource usage and control user access, and may also assist with network modeling, analysis, and planning coordination. This page uses only official sources to explain the occupation scope, tasks, preparation requirements, Chinese and United States statistical scopes, and authorization boundaries.

    CRI · 15-1244.00

  • Transportation engineers

    Transportation engineers prepare plans, designs, technical notes and estimates for roads, transportation facilities and systems, and analyse traffic operations and improvement needs. The precise identity on this page is 17-2051.01; United States wages and employment use the civil engineers 17-2051 broad group reference, which cannot serve as transportation specialism statistics or Chinese treatment.

    RIC · 17-2051.01

  • Health and Safety Engineer

    Health and safety engineers identify hazards in equipment, processes or workplaces and evaluate ways to reduce them. Roles may focus on product safety, facilities or system design. U.S. figures use 17-2111, excluding mining safety engineers and inspectors.

    IRC · 17-2111.00

  • Health and Safety Engineer, Except Mining Safety

    This U.S. occupation covers engineers who assess and control hazards outside the mining safety engineer and inspector category. Work may include evaluating equipment or product designs, reviewing incidents and testing controls. Training and authorization depend on the job and jurisdiction.

    IRC · 17-2111.00

  • Cytogenetic Technologists

    Cytogenetic technologists prepare specimens, stain or hybridize slides, and examine chromosome number and structure. They document quality issues and submit findings under laboratory procedures. Result approval and clinical interpretation follow local roles and institutional rules.

    IRC · 29-2011.01

  • Pharmacy aides

    Pharmacy aides support stock, incoming deliveries and counter administration. They keep supplies and records organized and route patients’ medication questions to a pharmacist.

    CER · 31-9095.00

  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors

    Under U.S. O*NET-SOC 13-1041.01, conduct on-site inspections and investigations of pollution sources and facilities, take samples and gather evidence according to protocol, determine compliance based on environmental regulations, and produce inspection reports and enforcement documents. (The U.S. wage and employment figures checked are broader-group figures.)

    CIR · 13-1041.01

  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist

    Clinical laboratory technologists conduct testing and help maintain the quality of laboratory processes. They may review unusual results and work on complex methods. Authorization depends on the laboratory and jurisdiction.

    IRC · 29-2011.00

  • Validation engineers

    Validation engineers translate requirements into tests and acceptance criteria and document results and deviations for traceability.

    ICR · 17-2112.02

  • Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

    In licensed U.S. settings, surveillance officers observe irregular activity, document incidents and hand off evidence through authorized channels. Enforcement, external disclosure and disciplinary decisions follow separate authority.

    CER · 33-9031.00

  • First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

    Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers. Tasks include enforcing safety rules and procedures; explaining transportation or tariff regulations, waybills, safety rules, or organizational policies and procedures to employees; resolving employee problems or working with employees to help resolve them; communicating with customers, supervisors, contractors or others to exchange information or resolve problems; planning work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals; inspecting, measuring or weighing goods or materials to determine specific handling requirements; explaining and demonstrating tasks to new employees or assigning training tasks to experienced employees; reviewing orders, production schedules, drawings or shipping and receiving notices to determine work sequences and the dates, types, quantities and destinations of material shipments; driving vehicles or operating machinery and equipment to complete tasks or assist employees; inspecting or testing materials, inventory, vehicles, equipment or facilities to ensure safety, freedom from defects and conformity to specifications; maintaining or checking records of work hours, materials, expenses or crew activities; requisitioning personnel, supplies, equipment, spare parts or repair services; recommending and implementing measures to improve employee motivation, equipment performance, work methods or customer service; preparing, compiling and submitting reports on work activities, operations, production or occupational injuries; dispatching personnel and vehicles in response to emergency reports received by telephone or radio; supervising on-site operations to ensure proper work practices and material use; recommending or implementing personnel actions such as selection, evaluation, rewards or discipline; performing or arranging repairs or preventive maintenance for vehicles and other equipment; calculating or estimating cash, payroll, transportation, personnel or storage requirements; assisting employees with tasks such as loading vehicles; directing personnel engaged in transportation or related services, such as pumping, moving, storing or handling materials; and developing and establishing work schedules.

    ECR · 53-1043.00

  • Petroleum engineers

    Petroleum engineers use well information and production data to assess recovery and evaluate development or production designs. A proposal needs to identify its observations and assumptions.

    RIC · 17-2171.00

  • Quality Control Analysts

    Quality control analysts test raw materials, bulk intermediates, and finished products using standard methods, compare results with specifications and control limits and propose release recommendations, and also calibrate and maintain equipment, record data, write deviation reports, and take part in out-of-specification investigations. This page uses the precise US O*NET occupation 19-4099.01; the US wages and employment projections only go up to the BLS SOC 19-4099 "other life, physical, and social science technicians" broad category and are not a dedicated 19-4099.01 value, so the two cannot be substituted for each other. For China no verifiable precise occupational wage was obtained, and the insufficient-evidence marker is retained.

    CIR · 19-4099.01

  • Forensic science technicians

    Collect and analyse physical evidence in criminal cases, record the scene and examination process and write reports, and some staff give evidence in court within their field of expertise. The division between scene and laboratory positions and independent examination and sign-off authority must be verified against the locality and the institution.

    IRC · 19-4092.00

  • Airfield Operations Specialists

    Airfield operations specialists inspect airfield areas, record problems with pavement or markings, and hand findings to the people responsible for correction and reporting. Inspection, coordination and safety management have different outputs. Check the job’s access, reporting and decision authority.

    CRE · 53-2022.00

  • Freight Forwarder

    Freight forwarders arrange shipments, coordinate carriers and keep documents and status updates moving between parties. Some specialize in international transport. U.S. pay and outlook on this page cover cargo and freight agents, a broader group.

    CER · 43-5011.01

  • Microsystems Engineers

    Microsystems Engineers (O*NET 17-2199.06) research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. U.S. wages and employment use the parent category Engineers, All Other.

    IRC · 17-2199.06

  • Farm Labor Contractors

    Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural workers for farm owners: confirm staffing needs and seasons, recruit and hire workers and verify identity and work eligibility materials; arrange and direct workers to the appropriate worksites and provide tools; pay wages and retain working time and wage records; provide workers with food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities, and ensure safe and compliant accommodation and transportation when responsible for them; hire crew leaders to manage workers directly on site, and fulfill registration, documentation, and reporting duties under local regulations and contracts.

    ERC · 13-1074.00

  • Photonics Engineers

    Photonics engineers turn optical performance needs into designs and test requirements. Prototype data helps them identify which specifications are met and where a design needs revision.

    RIC · 17-2199.07

  • Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians prepare tests, collect or monitor data and document quality under clinical protocols.

    RIC · 29-2031.00

  • Floral Designers

    Floral designers carry out work involving this occupation's objects, processes, quality, and delivery; specific tasks, training, qualifications, protocols, and authority must be checked against original local and employer documentation.

    RAC · 27-1023.00

  • GIS Technologist or Technician

    GIS technologists and technicians build or maintain spatial databases, check layers and produce maps or data services. Some jobs also involve scripting or supporting applications. The U.S. statistics on this page cover a broader computer occupation category.

    CIR · 15-1299.02

  • Aerospace Engineers

    Aerospace engineers turn aircraft and spacecraft requirements into designs that can be analyzed and verified. Structures, aerodynamics, systems and testing produce different work: analysis explains assumptions and units; verification links requirements to evidence. Check design, manufacturing, maintenance and certification responsibilities separately.

    IRC · 17-2011.00

  • Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

    This page covers O*NET 17-2121.00. Marine engineers and naval architects design and evaluate vessels and their systems. Assignments may focus on hull layout and performance or on propulsion, power and equipment, with drawings, calculations and test records as deliverables.

    RIC · 17-2121.00

  • Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate management and operations of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquaculture operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments: decide crop or livestock varieties and scale, arrange land preparation, sowing, fertilization, irrigation, crop protection, and harvesting; hire, train, and supervise agricultural workers or purchase services under contracts; maintain financial, production, and employment records and file statutory reports; negotiate sales, storage, and transportation with buyers, analyze markets and inputs, and manage business risks from weather, pests and diseases, and price fluctuations.

    ERC · 11-9013.00

  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

    Directly supervise and coordinate the work of agricultural, forestry, aquaculture, and related workers: includes assigning work and scheduling shifts, arranging planting and harvesting or breeding and harvesting according to work plans, teaching operating methods and safety procedures to workers, patrolling fields, forest land, and aquaculture facilities to judge working conditions and progress, supervising compliance with safety procedures and correcting violations, requisitioning feed, chemicals, and equipment and supplies, recording output and personnel and equipment conditions, and assisting with equipment adjustment and repair.

    ERC · 45-1011.00

  • Histotechnologist

    Histotechnologists prepare and assess tissue slides and may troubleshoot staining or support the evaluation of laboratory methods. Duties can overlap with histology technicians. The authority to make a diagnosis is separate.

    IRC · 29-2011.04

  • Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

    Aircraft cargo handling supervisors coordinate crews, check the loading plan against handling records and escalate discrepancies to the appropriate load-control or review staff. Ramp supervision, cargo station management and onboard load duties have different responsibilities and authority.

    ECR · 53-1041.00

  • Chemists

    Chemists design or run experiments and analyses, interpret material or compound data and document methods and reproducibility conditions.

    IRC · 19-2031.00

  • Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

    Cartographers and photogrammetrists turn imagery and survey data into mapped features and document accuracy, coordinates and versions.

    CIR · 17-1021.00

  • Amusement and Recreation Attendants

    Recreation attendants check tickets, guide visitors, manage lines and help with facilities. Ask whether the job gives visitor information or operates equipment. In mainland China, requirements for operating regulated large rides depend on the equipment and task.

    CSR · 39-3091.00

  • Orthodontist

    Orthodontists assess teeth, jaw, and facial structures, develop dentofacial deformity treatment plans based on history, examinations, and imaging, install and adjust appliances, and follow up efficacy and risks. The U.S. O*NET 29-1023.00 occupational description cannot directly replace Chinese physician practice registration and organizational diagnostic and treatment authority requirements.

    IRC · 29-1023.00

  • Hydrologist

    Hydrologists study how water moves through land and underground systems. They analyze measurements and test models to explain floods, water availability or groundwater changes. Study design and interpretation distinguish the role from routine data collection.

    IRC · 19-2043.00

  • Procurement clerks

    Procurement clerks prepare orders, check quotes and delivery terms, and track delivery or invoice discrepancies. Some help compare bids or buy goods. Approval and payment authority depend on the employer.

    CER · 43-3061.00

  • Information security engineers

    Information security engineers develop security policies, build and maintain protective technologies, and design and evaluate controls for systems and data. Their work can include monitoring, incident response and forensic investigation; actual duties and authority depend on the job. U.S. wages and employment below describe the broader 15-1299 group, not a separately measured engineer occupation.

    CIR · 15-1299.05

  • Chefs and Head Cooks

    Chefs and head cooks plan menus and prep, coordinate stations and supervise food quality and safety.

    ERC · 35-1011.00

  • Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

    Remote sensing scientists and technologists combine satellite, aerial, or ground sensor data with other geographic information, design analysis methods, validate results, and interpret resource, environmental, or urban problems. This page corresponds to O*NET 19-2099.01; public wage and employment statistics only go up to the broad 19-2099 category.

    IRC · 19-2099.01

  • Flight Attendants

    Flight attendants complete work involving the occupation’s subjects, processes, quality, and delivery; check specific tasks, training, qualifications, agreements, and authorization against original texts from the relevant locality and employer.

    CSR · 53-2031.00

  • Materials Scientist

    Materials scientists study how composition, structure and processing relate to material properties. They design experiments, interpret measurements and explain uncertainty. Findings may support publications or later engineering trials.

    IRC · 19-2032.00

  • Neurodiagnostic technologists

    Neurodiagnostic technologists (O*NET-SOC 29-2099.01) perform neuroelectrodiagnostic (END) examinations such as EEG, evoked potentials, polysomnography, and electronystagmography, and may conduct nerve conduction studies: collecting history and examination information, measuring and placing electrodes, recording and monitoring the patient, identifying artifacts, and organizing technical data and submitting a summary report to the physician. This page uses only official sources to explain the occupation scope, tasks, preparation requirements, Chinese and United States statistical scopes, and authorization boundaries.

    IRC · 29-2099.01

  • Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

    Personal and business property appraisers examine condition and provenance, find comparable transactions and document their valuation assumptions. Evidence differs across jewelry, equipment and collectibles.

    CER · 13-2022.00

  • Desktop Publishers

    Turn copy, images and styles into proofable layouts. Check pagination, overflow, images and output settings, revise after review and keep versions. Editing and press operation depend on the assignment.

    CAR · 43-9031.00

  • Penetration Testers

    Penetration testers (O*NET 15-1299.04), under prior written authorization with a defined scope and stop conditions, simulate attacks to find security weaknesses in networks, applications, and systems; they record re-checkable evidence, risk impact, and remediation advice, and re-test with system owners. Testing real systems without authorization is not part of the exercise on this page.

    ICR · 15-1299.04

  • Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

    Architects turn site conditions, client needs and technical constraints into building designs, coordinate consultants and communicate through drawings and site work.

    RCA · 17-1011.00

  • Architect

    Building architects coordinate plans, construction details and consultant interfaces. Drawings and records communicate design decisions; authority to sign depends on registration and project responsibility.

    RCA · 17-1011.00

  • Medical Dosimetrists

    Medical dosimetrists prepare reviewable treatment plans based on a radiation oncologist’s prescription and work with medical physicists and radiation therapists to check and hand them off.

    ICR · 29-2036.00

  • Gambling Dealers

    In licensed U.S. settings, dealers conduct table services, hand off records, and report disputes or irregularities within assigned authority.

    CER · 39-3011.00

  • Brownfield redevelopment specialists and site managers

    Brownfield redevelopment specialists and site managers coordinate investigation, cleanup and reuse of contaminated sites. Reuse depends on evidence and approvals.

    CER · 11-9199.11

  • Biofuels Production Managers

    Biofuels production managers coordinate staffing, output, safety and plant operations. They investigate deviations and track corrective work.

    ECR · 11-3051.03

  • Nanosystems engineers

    Nanosystems engineers (O*NET 17-2199.09) design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, and systems with unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering principles; the work centers on design planning, synthesis and characterization, testing and validation, documentation and review, and coordination with suppliers and technicians. This page uses only official sources to explain the occupation scope, tasks, preparation requirements, Chinese and United States statistical scopes, and authorization boundaries.

    IRC · 17-2199.09

  • Customs and Border Protection Officers

    In the United States, customs and border protection officers correspond to O*NET-SOC 33-3051.04 (Customs and Border Protection Officers), responsible for conducting investigation and inspection as people, conveyances, goods and merchandise enter the country or move between U.S. states, in order to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations: examining immigration applications, visas and passports and conducting interviews to determine eligibility for entry, stay and travel; inspecting inbound or outbound goods, baggage and personal effects for compliance with tax law and customs rules; locating and seizing contraband, undeclared merchandise and the vehicles, aircraft or vessels concealing them; detaining people who violate customs or immigration law and arranging legal actions such as deportation; explaining laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers and manufacturers; determining the duties and taxes owed and drawing product samples for testing; recording and reporting duty activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies and decisions; and testifying at immigration appeals or in federal court about the relevant decisions. The preparation level for this occupation is Job Zone Three (SVP 6.0 to below 7.0); on O*NET its wage, employment and industry data are published under the parent occupation "Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers" (33-3051.00), not values collected separately for this subcategory. Comparable positions in China are customs, exit and entry border inspection and port enforcement positions; their duties and authorization basis do not correspond one-to-one with this U.S. occupational subcategory and cannot be interchanged.

    CER · 33-3051.04

  • Food Scientists and Technologists

    Food scientists and technologists carry out work involving this occupation's subjects, processes, quality requirements, and deliverables. Specific duties, training, qualifications, agreements, and authorization must be checked against the original requirements of the location and employer.

    IRC · 19-1012.00

  • Environmental Engineers

    Environmental engineers evaluate pollution controls, review design inputs, document evidence gaps and prepare material for design review.

    IRC · 17-2081.00

  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

    Directly supervise and coordinate the work of construction or extraction workers: includes checking construction progress and quality against drawings and specifications, supervising work safety and personal protection, arranging crew assignments and trade sequencing, estimating materials and labor hours and requisitioning materials and equipment, coordinating the work sequence among different trades and subcontractors, organizing training and mentoring, and recording progress and deviations and reporting to superiors.

    ECR · 47-1011.00

  • Retail Loss Prevention Specialists

    Retail loss prevention specialists check inventory discrepancies in stores or distribution, patrol for merchandise and entrance and exit risks, inspect loss prevention processes and monitoring equipment, and record, investigate, and escalate anomalies as authorized. Incident handling must balance customer and employee safety with the integrity of evidence; on-site detention authority must be verified against local law and employer policy.

    CER · 33-9099.02

  • Nursing assistants

    Nursing assistants (O*NET-SOC 31-1131.00, Nursing Assistants) provide or assist with basic care under the direction of licensed nursing staff, including monitoring health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and patient transfer, in medical or nursing facilities, and may administer medication under direction and complete other health-related tasks. This page uses only official sources to explain occupational scope, tasks, China-U.S. access differences, and statistical measures.

    SRC · 31-1131.00

  • Construction Managers

    Construction managers plan, organize, budget and supervise the construction and maintenance of building works: taking part in early-stage scheme and feasibility judgments, preparing schedule and cost plans, organizing site work and subcontractor coordination, and checking that the works comply with building and safety regulations.

    ECR · 11-9021.00

  • Waiters and waitresses

    Servers take orders, relay modifications and timing to the kitchen, check the table and bill, and handle feedback within their assignment.

    CSR · 35-3031.00

  • Recycling coordinators

    Recycling coordinators supervise municipal or corporate curbside collection and drop-off recycling programs: they arrange routes and staffing, verify collection and delivery records, handle service requests, train workers, and coordinate safety and compliance. Specific budget, contract, equipment, and on-site disposal authority depends on the employer and location.

    ECR · 53-1042.01

  • Occupational health and safety specialists

    Occupational health and safety specialists (O*NET19-5011.00) analyze work environments, design occupational health and safety programs, check compliance, and investigate accidents. In the United States JobZone4 requires considerable preparation; scope of responsibility｜some U.S. employers require or prefer professional certification, and certification is not a government license. In mainland China, safety management personnel assessment, registered safety engineer requirements, and institutional post authorization are verified by industry and post, and not all occupational health posts uniformly require a registered safety engineer; only after obtaining the qualification certificate and completing registration may one practice under the name of registered safety engineer. Testing and evaluation of occupational disease hazard factors are undertaken by occupational health technical service institutions with the corresponding qualification accreditation, while routine monitoring, medical health examinations, and occupational disease diagnosis follow separate rules and must not be lumped into one category.

    ICR · 19-5011.00

  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

    Schedule grounds maintenance crews, check site quality and safety, and coordinate quotes, tools and supplies. Common settings include parks, properties and sports grounds.

    ECR · 37-1012.00

  • Bioengineers and biomedical engineers

    Device development turns clinical needs into designs that can be tested. Hospital engineering more often focuses on evaluating equipment, maintenance, quality checks and measurement. Choose a setting first, then check the role’s education, project experience and responsibilities.

    IRC · 17-2031.00

  • Conservation Scientist

    Conservation scientists manage, improve and conserve natural resources and improve their use without harming the environment; conduct soil surveys, develop plans to prevent soil erosion or conserve rangelands, and guide land users on soil/water conservation and improvement.

    IRC · 19-1031.00

  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    This page covers U.S. licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs). They provide basic nursing care, generally under registered-nurse or physician supervision. Permitted duties and supervision depend on state rules and training. Mainland Chinese nursing registration and professional titles form a separate system; they are not equivalent LPN/LVN grades.

    SCR · 29-2061.00

  • First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

    Directly supervise and coordinate personnel engaged in firefighting, fire prevention, and fire control: assign firefighters to critical positions and clarify responsibilities; direct firefighting and rescue operations and communicate fire conditions to superiors, subordinates, and dispatch; assess fire size, building conditions, and water supplies to determine the resources to deploy; conduct training in firefighting, rescue, fire prevention, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical care; inspect and maintain firefighting equipment and protective gear; inspect stations and equipment for compliance with safety standards; inspect and test fire protection systems and detection equipment; direct investigations into arson and false alarms and submit reports; prepare and review budgets and monitor firefighting expenditures; arrange duty schedules and work priorities; and help develop fire safety guidelines and evacuation plans for nonresidential buildings.

    ERC · 33-1021.00

  • Molecular and cellular biologists

    Molecular and cellular biologists (O*NET-SOC 19-1029.02, Molecular and Cellular Biologists) study cell molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization; the work is organized around designing and executing molecular or cellular experiments, completing laboratory procedures such as sequencing and cloning according to protocols, organizing and analyzing experimental data and interpreting results, and writing reports and grant applications.

    ICR · 19-1029.02

  • Security Management Specialists

    Security management specialists (O*NET 13-1199.07) assess an organization's physical security threats, design and improve security systems and processes, conduct audits, propose countermeasures and follow up on them. U.S. wages and employment are available only as the broad 13-1199 aggregate and cannot be treated as standalone data for this occupation.

    CIR · 13-1199.07

  • Facilities Managers

    Facilities managers organize work around facilities, equipment, budgets, contracts, materials, and supplier delivery, and continuously verify safety, compliance, quality, exceptions, and authorization boundaries.

    ECR · 11-3013.00

  • Nuclear engineers

    Nuclear engineers (O*NET-SOC 17-2161.00) apply nuclear science and engineering principles to research, design and operations involving nuclear energy and waste: designing reactor cores, radiation shielding, and instrumentation and control equipment; monitoring nuclear facility operations and identifying designs and operations that violate safety regulations or endanger safety; initiating corrective actions or ordering reactor shutdown in emergencies; writing operating procedures and technical reports; participating in environmental compliance, waste disposal and decommissioning plans; and communicating with regulators, suppliers and review committees. This page uses only official sources to explain occupational scope, tasks, preparation requirements, Chinese and US statistical definitions, and authorization boundaries.

    IRC · 17-2161.00

  • First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

    Directly supervise and coordinate cleaners in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other premises: inspect completed work against specifications and established standards; personally perform or assist cleaning when needed; prepare staff schedules; establish and implement departmental operating standards and procedures; assess facilities' physical conditions to determine required work; inventory and issue supplies and equipment and forecast staffing and stock needs for scheduling and ordering; inspect and maintain equipment for availability; maintain hours, budget, payroll, and other required records; direct activities to interrupt infection transmission in hospitals and similar settings; recommend or arrange additional services such as painting, repairs, renovation, and furniture and equipment replacement; coordinate departments for efficient, timely service; investigate service and equipment complaints and take corrective action; instruct employees in policies, procedures, and equipment use and maintenance; select and order or purchase equipment, supplies, or furniture; prepare activity, personnel, and information reports covering occupancy, hours, facility use, completed work, and departmental spending; discuss performance, personnel issues, and policies with employees; assess performance and recommend promotions, transfers, and dismissals; recommend service and efficiency improvements; estimate costs and prepare and manage budgets; screen applicants and hire staff; perform grounds maintenance such as snow removal and mowing; select cleaning materials for different linens, furniture, floors, and surfaces; notify management, front desks, or admissions staff of available rooms; and oversee in-house laundry, maintenance and repairs, dry-cleaning, or valet services.

    ECR · 37-1011.00

  • Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Detectives and Criminal Investigators (O*NET-SOC 33-3021.00) are personnel who investigate conduct suspected of violating federal, state or local law in order to prevent or solve crime: obtaining facts or statements from complainants, witnesses and accused persons and recording interviews, checking records and government agency files to verify identity and connections, and determining the scope, timing and direction of the investigation; cordoning off or roping off the scene and checking the surrounding area, organizing the scene search and assigning tasks and areas, recording, marking and photographing scene objects and measuring the scene, searching for and collecting evidence such as fingerprints, and preserving, processing and analyzing evidence items; recording investigation progress and maintaining suspect files, submitting reports to superiors or a magistrate to apply for warrants, preparing and serving search and arrest warrants within the scope of authorization, testifying before a grand jury about criminal activity investigations, and preparing charges or defences and court case materials according to formal procedure, collaborating with other agencies and keeping surveillance or carrying out undercover assignments. United States scope: in the 2025 wage data for this occupation the median annual wage is 93,790 USD (median hourly 45.09 USD), with annual percentiles of 55,390 / 69,330 / 93,790 / 120,520 / 160,540 USD (hourly percentiles 26.63 / 33.33 / 45.09 / 57.94 / 77.18); 2024 employment is about 117,900 people, a decline is projected for 2024—2034 (-1% or lower) with about 7,800 projected openings; the BLS Occupational Outlook separately gives the Police and Detectives broad group as 824,200 positions in 2025, +3% for 2025—2035 and about 60,100 annual average openings; the preparation level is Job Zone Three (medium preparation, SVP 6.0 to below 7.0), usually requiring 1—2 years of training; the interest code is ICR; the work context includes dealing with the public 100% extremely important, email and telephone conversation both 100% every day, continuous contact with others 90%, importance of precision or accuracy 99% extremely important, consequences of error 82% extremely serious, typical workweek over 40 hours 67%, and outdoor exposure to various weather 60% every day. Mainland China scope: investigative work is carried out by people's police who have lawfully obtained law enforcement qualifications, who must meet the conditions set out in the People's Police Law of the People's Republic of China (at least eighteen years old, upholding the Constitution, good political, professional and personal conduct, good health, a high school education or above, and willingness to work as people's police; those who have previously been criminally punished or dismissed from public office may not serve), are generally recruited through public examination (including written examination, interview, physical fitness assessment, medical examination and political vetting), and are subject to a police rank system. Public statistics have not published occupational-level wages corresponding to this occupation, and this page retains the gap as it stands.

    ICR · 33-3021.00

  • Environmental Restoration Planners

    Collaborate with field and biological staff to develop and supervise the implementation of habitat and ecological restoration projects; collect and analyze environmental data, synthesize complex scientific material into schemes usable for restoration, monitoring, and management, obtain permits, and inspect on-site compliance.

    IRC · 19-2041.02

  • First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

    Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of security workers and security guards: responsible for scheduling and work assignment and pre-shift briefing, access control and visitor and vehicle management, patrol and surveillance and electronic security monitoring, incident investigation and emergency handling and reporting, training and drills and personnel management, and procurement and budget and systems and records. (United States O*NET-SOC 33-1091.00)

    ECR · 33-1091.00

  • School bus monitors

    School bus monitors help students board and exit, maintain order, and report missed handoffs or incidents. Driving and emergency roles follow the operator’s procedures.

    SCR · 33-9094.00

  • First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

    Directly supervise and coordinate the work of production and operating personnel, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators (excluding team or work leaders): enforce safety and sanitation regulations; keep records of employee attendance and hours worked; inspect materials and products or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions; read and analyze charts and work orders and production schedules and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs; develop and establish work schedules and task assignments and production sequences to meet production goals; confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments; explain specifications and drawings and work orders and company policies and procedures to workers; observe work and monitor indicators such as gauges and dials to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards; direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors and machine setters and fabricators; conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures or assign training to experienced employees; evaluate employee performance; confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems and complaints and grievances; determine standards and budgets and production goals and quotas according to company policies and equipment and staffing availability and workload; compute labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas; recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods or equipment performance or product quality or efficiency; maintain operations data such as hours worked and production and cost and prepare management reports of production results; requisition materials and supplies and equipment parts or repair services; set up and adjust machines and equipment; recommend or execute personnel actions such as hiring and evaluation and promotion; and plan and develop new products and production processes.

    ECR · 51-1011.00

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Directly supervise and coordinate workers engaged in food preparation and service: assign tasks, responsibilities, and workstations according to operational needs; specify food portions, serving sequences, and workstation and equipment layouts; train employees in food preparation, sanitation, and safety procedures; inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for efficient service and compliance with standards; observe and assess employees and workflows to ensure quality and issue disciplinary records to employees; analyze operational problems such as theft and waste and establish improvement procedures; control inventories of food, equipment, tableware, and beverages and report shortages to designated personnel; forecast personnel, equipment, and supply needs from master menus; total and verify cash receipts at shift end; record production, operational, and personnel data; handle hiring, scheduling, and working-hours matters; establish departmental goals, budgets, and policies; and participate in food preparation and service as needed.

    ECR · 35-1012.00

  • Bioinformatics technicians

    Bioinformatics technicians help organize biological data, run analysis workflows and check quality. They document inputs, settings, outputs and exceptions so results can be reproduced.

    ICR · 15-2099.01

  • Atmospheric and Space Scientists

    Atmospheric and space scientists interpret observations from stations, instruments, satellites or radar. Roles may emphasize research, forecasting or reports.

    IRC · 19-2021.00

  • Industrial Production Manager

    Industrial production managers coordinate manufacturing schedules, staffing and resources. They track quality, output, cost and safety and resolve issues that affect delivery. Authority varies by plant.

    ECR · 11-3051.00

  • Microbiologists

    Microbiologists (O*NET 19-1022.00) study the growth, structure, and characteristics of microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi, including medical microbiology. Verify biosafety and ethics requirements by jurisdiction.

    IRC · 19-1022.00

  • Physicists

    Physicists study physical phenomena using mathematical models, experiments or computation. They document measurement conditions and uncertainty so colleagues can evaluate the findings.

    IRC · 19-2012.00

  • Food service managers

    Manages the daily activities of a food service establishment or department: organising schedules, purchasing and inventory, costs and personnel, service and food hygiene; also takes part in food preparation and service when needed. Actual decisions and licensing authority are verified against local regulations and position authorisation.

    ECR · 11-9051.00

  • Human Factors Engineer or Ergonomist

    Human factors engineers and ergonomists study how people interact with equipment, interfaces and work environments. They test changes that may improve usability, safety or comfort. U.S. pay and outlook use the broader industrial engineer occupation.

    IRC · 17-2112.01

  • First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers

    Directly supervise and coordinate workers in designated gambling areas: circulate among tables and machines, observe operations, and ensure all stations and games are staffed each shift; supervise gambling operations under internal rules and jurisdictional regulations and ensure prompt, courteous service; observe gamblers for signs of cheating such as marked cards, card switching, or card counting and notify security; process and verify financial transaction paperwork; respond to and resolve complaints; verify and pay jackpots, reset slot machines after payouts, make minor repairs or adjustments, or recommend servicing; maintain knowledge of games and cheating methods; explain game rules, betting limits, and other internal rules; set and maintain game bankrolls and table limits; record machine fault details and follow up repairs; attend to patrons showing possible compulsive gambling and assist when necessary; oversee complimentary vouchers, rooms, discounts, and other benefits; enforce safety rules and report or remove hazards and underage, intoxicated, disruptive, or cheating patrons; assess employees and write performance evaluations; monitor stations and games and reassign dealers to ensure staffing; determine daily table openings and schedule accordingly; review operating expenses, budget estimates, betting accounts, and collection reports; set policies on gambling types, odds, and credit; interview and hire employees; and train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate staff.

    ECR · 39-1013.00

  • Water resource specialists

    Water resource specialists use watershed, supply and water-quality data to assess options. They document model assumptions and raise uncertainties that could change a decision.

    IRC · 11-9121.02

  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

    Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers and repairers; may also advise customers on recommended services (excluding team or work leaders). Tasks include inspecting, testing and measuring completed work using hand tools, measuring instruments or similar devices to verify compliance with standards or repair requirements; inspecting and supervising work areas, inspecting tools and equipment, and providing employee safety training to prevent, detect and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules; interpreting specifications, drawings or work orders, making templates and marking reference points for employees; monitoring employee workloads and reviewing performance; performing skilled repair or maintenance using hand or power tools, hydraulic presses, shears or welding equipment; calculating estimated and actual costs for materials, labor, outside contractors and other factors; monitoring tool and spare-parts inventories and workshop conditions and maintenance to ensure suitable working conditions; requisitioning materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts; communicating with management, engineering, quality control, customers, union representatives or others to coordinate work, resolve employee grievances or identify and review resource needs; determining schedules, sequences and assignments by work priorities, equipment quantities and employee skills; inspecting objects, systems or facilities and analyzing information to determine installation, servicing or repair needs; advising employees on work-related problems and helping correct skill deficiencies; recommending or initiating personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, transfer, dismissal or discipline; investigating accidents or injuries and preparing findings reports; conducting or arranging employee training in safety, repair or maintenance techniques, operating procedures or equipment use; developing, implementing or evaluating maintenance policies and procedures; meeting vendors or suppliers to discuss products used in repairs; participating in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation, and monitoring departmental expenditures; reviewing, evaluating and accepting contractor bids and coordinating completion of the work; compiling operations and personnel records such as work-hour and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics and test results; developing or implementing electronic maintenance programs or computerized information management systems; and designing equipment configurations to meet personnel needs.

    ECR · 49-1011.00

  • Door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers

    Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers (United States side, O*NET-SOC 41-9091.00) is a non-store face-to-face direct selling position: selling goods or services door to door or along the street; determining potential customers or a vending location and preparing samples and explanatory materials and payment money, explaining the goods or services and price to potential customers and demonstrating, checking customer needs and answering questions about product functions and benefits, persuading customers to buy and recording or entering orders, and organizing purchasing meetings and seeking sponsorship when necessary; arranging delivery or same-spot delivery and payment with change and vouchers and invoices, distributing samples or materials, restocking and tidying the display, keeping service records and contacting customers to confirm satisfaction, and training newly recruited staff or other employees when necessary; the employment form may be employed, commission-based or self-employed (individual business operator). United States scope: the BLS 2025 wage data median is 41,380 US dollars per year (19.89 US dollars per hour), with annual percentiles of 32,010／36,470／41,380／47,390／51,470 US dollars (hourly percentiles 15.39／17.54／19.89／22.78／24.74); this scope is employed wage statistics, OEWS does not cover the self-employed, and commissions and expense reimbursement and irregular business income do not necessarily enter the same scope; the O*NET summary page gives employment of about 25,300 in 2024, a 2024—2034 projection of decline (-1% or lower) and about 2,700 projected job openings (the source gives only the category and not a specific percentage, and this page states it in the original wording); the preparation level is Job Zone 1-2 (SVP below 6.0), the interest code is ECR, the education feedback is 57% less than high school and 43% high school or equivalent, and there are 14 tasks; the work context includes continuous contact with others 52% (another 43% in contact most of the time), face-to-face discussions every day 36% (another 50% weekly or more), telephone conversations every day 55%, dealing with external customers or the public extremely important 70%, decision freedom very much 88%, precision or accuracy extremely important 17%, facing time pressure every day 17%, working hours irregular 67%, standing about half the time 46%, dealing with unpleasant or angry or rude people monthly or more 38%, conflict situations yearly or more 50%, level of competition extremely competitive 13%, and use email every day 70%. Chinese mainland scope: business activity should involve truthful and comprehensive explanation, clearly marked prices, provision of vouchers, protection of personal information and handling of complaints (under the Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Law of the People's Republic of China); engaging in individual business and vending and mobile business should meet local market supervision and urban management requirements, and where food is involved should also meet food safety requirements (cited by regulation and rule name and general requirements, without checking article numbers item by item); on the United States side, in door-to-door or other off-premises transactions covered by the federal rule, the seller must disclose the three-business-day cancellation right to the consumer under 16 CFR Part 429 (the FTC cooling-off rule), and whether it applies depends on amount, location, goods or services and exceptions. This occupation has no uniform access-type professional qualification in the Chinese mainland. Public statistics have not established an occupation-level wage scope corresponding to this occupation, and this page truthfully retains the gap.

    ECR · 41-9091.00

  • Wind Energy Operations Managers

    Wind operations managers coordinate staff and contractors, track downtime, work orders and parts, and schedule reviews and maintenance.

    ECR · 11-9199.09

  • Transportation planners

    Transportation planners research proposed transportation projects, collect and analyse data and compare transportation scenarios and schemes. This page uses the United States O*NET19-3099.01 task basis, distinguishing the parent group wage and employment proxy, the Chinese project requirements and the actual authority; the fictional commuting prompt can be used to experience the formulas, the budget and the opinion revision.

    ICR · 19-3099.01

  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists

    Conduct research and investigations to identify, reduce, or eliminate pollutants or hazards affecting the environment and public health: collect and analyze air, water, soil, and other sample data, monitor the effects of pollution and land degradation, apply environmental technical standards and permit reviews, and write scientific conclusions into reports and explain them to institutions, businesses, and the public.

    IRC · 19-2041.00

  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

    Conduct research and investigations to identify, reduce, or eliminate pollutants and hazards affecting the environment and population health: collect and analyze air, water, soil, food, and workplace sample data, assess exposure and health-related hazards, apply environmental and public health technical standards and permit reviews, and write the conclusions into reviewable reports.

    IRC · 19-2041.00

  • Costume attendants

    Prepare, fit, label and maintain costumes by cast member and scene. Help with changes, then count, repair or flag damaged pieces and return them to storage.

    ACR · 39-3092.00

  • Dietetic technicians

    Check meal plans, record intake and feedback, verify service and report discrepancies. Qualified technical staff can assist with screening, assessment or meal preparation within applicable rules. A job title or assignment alone does not authorize prescribing.

    SCR · 29-2051.00

  • Occupational therapy aides

    Occupational therapy aides prepare treatment areas and equipment, escort patients, clean, and handle appointments and forms under the direction of a therapist or occupational therapy assistant; they do not independently develop or implement treatment plans.

    SRC · 31-2012.00

  • Physical therapist assistants

    U.S. physical therapist assistants deliver assigned care under a physical therapist’s supervision, observe changes and report back. Similar mainland job titles can mean helping a rehabilitation technician or operating equipment only. Check the actual job and local credentials before choosing training.

    SRC · 31-2021.00

  • Industrial Ecologists

    Industrial ecologists study material and energy use, waste and releases across industrial activities and how processes and sites connect. Deliverables may include inventories, scope and assumptions, comparisons and recommendations.

    IRC · 19-2041.03

  • Bioinformatics Scientists

    Bioinformatics scientists use computational and statistical methods to study biological data such as genomes and transcriptomes. They define questions, choose data and methods, review anomalies, record versions and explain results and limits. Scientists often focus on design and interpretation, while support roles may focus on running and maintaining workflows. Check the actual position. BLS projects the U.S. parent group Biological Scientists, All Other (19-1029) from about 59,600 jobs in 2025 to 62,400 in 2035, up 4.7%, a net gain of about 2,800, with about 4,300 annual openings from growth and replacement. The baseline includes 1.5% self-employment and does not isolate bioinformatics scientists.

    ICR · 19-1029.01

  • Home Health Aides

    Home health aides help with daily activities under a written care plan, record observations, and report changes to the responsible team. Permitted health-related tasks depend on instructions, training and local rules.

    SRC · 31-1121.00

  • Geneticist

    Geneticists study inheritance, variation and gene function. They design studies and analyze evidence from sources such as model organisms, plants or human populations. Research is distinct from clinical genetics practice.

    ICR · 19-1029.03

  • Biologists

    Biologists study the structure, functions and relationships of organisms such as plants and animals. Depending on the job, they may design comparisons, observe organisms in the field or lab, organize samples and data, and report findings and limits. Check the actual role for research design, technical support and collection authority. BLS projects the U.S. parent group Biological Scientists, All Other (19-1029) from about 59,600 jobs in 2025 to 62,400 in 2035, up 4.7%, a net gain of about 2,800, with about 4,300 annual openings from growth and replacement. The baseline includes 1.5% self-employment. The data do not isolate biologists.

    ICR · 19-1029.04

  • Personal Care Aides

    Personal care aides (O*NET 31-1122.00) help people with illness or disability complete daily activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking per a service plan, and may also assist with meal preparation, light housework, and social participation. Personal care posts generally provide non-medical services; health-related procedures must be verified separately under local systems, employer authorization, and professional supervision.

    SCR · 31-1122.00

  • Occupational therapy assistants

    Occupational therapy assistants implement activity training under the direction of an occupational therapist, observe client responses, record progress, and give feedback so the plan can be adjusted; education, certification, and state licensure are verified locally.

    SCR · 31-2011.00

  • Adapted physical education specialists

    Adapted physical education specialists adjust activities, rules and equipment to help students participate, document learning and collaborate with PE teachers and special education teams. Teaching, support-plan decisions and clinical care each have their own authorization.

    SCR · 25-2059.01

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