72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers
Metal, machinery and related trades workers cast, weld, forge and, by other methods, form metal; erect, maintain and repair heavy metal structures; engage in machine-tool setting as well as in fitting, maintaining and repairing machinery including engines and vehicles; or they produce tools and various non-precious metal articles. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level. The work is carried out by hand and by hand-powered and other tools which are used to reduce the amount of physical effort and time required for specific tasks, as well as to improve the quality of the products. The tasks call for an understanding of the work organization, materials and tools used, and the nature and purpose of the final product Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: making moulds and cores for casting metal; casting, welding and shaping metal; installing, erecting, maintaining and repairing heavy metal structures, tackle and related equipment; forging and forming steel and other non-precious metals to make and repair machinery, tools, equipment and other articles; setting for operators or setting and operating various machine tools; fitting, maintaining and repairing industrial machinery, including engines and vehicles. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 721 Sheet and Structural Metal Workers, Moulders and Welders, and Related Workers 722 Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Related Trades Workers 723 Machinery Mechanics and Repairers.
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Subcategories of 72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers
- 721Sheet and Structural Metal Workers, Moulders and Welders, and Related Workers
Sheet and structural metal workers, moulders and welders, and related workers, make moulds and cores for casting metal, weld and cut metal parts, make and repair articles of sheet metal, and install, erect, maintain and repair heavy metal structures, tackle, cable cars and related equipment. Tasks performed usually include: making moulds and cores for casting metal; casting, welding and shaping metal parts; making and repairing articles of sheet metal such as sheet steel, copper, tin or brass; installing, erecting, maintaining and repairing heavy metal structures as well as tackle, cable cars and related equipment. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 7211 Metal Moulders and Coremakers 7212 Welders and Flame Cutters 7213 Sheet Metal Workers 7214 Structural Metal Preparers and Erectors 7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers.
- 722Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Related Trades Workers
Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers hammer and forge bars, rods or ingots of iron, steel and other metals to make and repair various kinds of tools, equipment and other articles; set machine tools for operators, or set and operate various machine tools; and polish and sharpen surfaces. Tasks performed usually include: hammering and forging iron, steel and other metals to make and repair various kinds of tools, equipment and other articles; setting machine tools for operators, or setting and operating various machine tools working to fine tolerances; polishing and sharpening metal surfaces and tools. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 7221 Blacksmiths, Hammersmiths and Forging Press Workers 7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers 7223 Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators 7224 Metal Polishers, Wheel Grinders and Tool Sharpeners.
- 723Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
Machinery mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain and repair engines, vehicles, agricultural or industrial machinery and similar mechanical equipment. Tasks performed usually include: fitting, installing, maintaining and repairing engines, vehicles, agricultural or industrial machinery and similar mechanical equipment. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers 7232 Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers 7233 Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers 7234 Bicycle and Related Repairers Notes Occupations are classified in Major Group 8: Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers if the tasks call mainly for experience with and an understanding of the machinery operated and monitored. Occupations are classified in Major Group 9: Elementary Occupations if the tasks are of a simple and routine nature, mainly entail the use of hand-held tools, some physical effort, little or no previous experience and understanding of the work and limited initiative or judgement.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 72?
- ISCO-08 72 is "Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers". Metal, machinery and related trades workers cast, weld, forge and, by other methods, form metal; erect, maintain and repair heavy metal structures; engage in machine-tool setting as well as in fitting, maintaining and repairing machinery including engines and vehicles; or they produce tools and various non-precious metal articles. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level. The work is carried out by hand and by hand-powered and other tools which are used to reduce the amount of physical effort and time required for specific tasks, as well as to improve the quality of the products. The tasks call for an understanding of the work organization, materials and tools used, and the nature and purpose of the final product Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: making moulds and cores for casting metal; casting, welding and shaping metal; installing, erecting, maintaining and repairing heavy metal structures, tackle and related equipment; forging and forming steel and other non-precious metals to make and repair machinery, tools, equipment and other articles; setting for operators or setting and operating various machine tools; fitting, maintaining and repairing industrial machinery, including engines and vehicles. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 721 Sheet and Structural Metal Workers, Moulders and Welders, and Related Workers 722 Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Related Trades Workers 723 Machinery Mechanics and Repairers.
- What does ISCO-08 72 include?
- 72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers contains 3 direct subcategories: 721 Sheet and Structural Metal Workers, Moulders and Welders, and Related Workers; 722 Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Related Trades Workers; 723 Machinery Mechanics and Repairers.
- What is the parent category of 72?
- 72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers sits under 72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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