Metal and plastic machine workers are the workers that maintain, set up and operate equipment that create metal and plastic components. This is skilled labor that usually does not require higher education, and it can be an excellent position for those that find that they are more detail-oriented than most. A metal and plastic machine worker is required to be very conscientious and very thorough. Components...

 If you’re good with details, are mechanically inclined and like the idea of working with a variety of equipment, a career as a machinist might be a good match. The idea of working in a manufacturing environment should also appeal to you. Job Overview Machinists have a lot of interaction with computer-driven technology. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that in this career, you would...