51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
Minor occupational group (Metal Workers and Plastic Workers) within the major group 'Production Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
Where 51-4000 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
- >51-0000 Production Occupations
- >>51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
- >>51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
Subcategories of 51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
- 51-4020Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Broad occupation category (Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic) within the minor group 'Metal Workers and Plastic Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 51-4030Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Broad occupation category (Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic) within the minor group 'Metal Workers and Plastic Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 51-4040Machinists
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
- 51-4050Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, and Casters
Broad occupation category (Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, and Casters) within the minor group 'Metal Workers and Plastic Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 51-4060Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Broad occupation category (Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic) within the minor group 'Metal Workers and Plastic Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 51-4070Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Broad occupation category (Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic) within the minor group 'Metal Workers and Plastic Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 51-4080Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
- 51-4110Tool and Die Makers
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
- 51-4120Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers
Broad occupation category (Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers) within the minor group 'Metal Workers and Plastic Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 51-4190Miscellaneous Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
Broad occupation category (Miscellaneous Metal Workers and Plastic Workers) within the minor group 'Metal Workers and Plastic Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 51-4000?
- SOC 2018 51-4000 is "Metal Workers and Plastic Workers". Minor occupational group (Metal Workers and Plastic Workers) within the major group 'Production Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
- What does SOC 2018 51-4000 include?
- 51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers contains 10 direct subcategories: 51-4020 Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic; 51-4030 Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic; 51-4040 Machinists; 51-4050 Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, and Casters; 51-4060 Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic; 51-4070 Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic; and more.
- What is the parent category of 51-4000?
- 51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers sits under 51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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