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Dictionary of Occupational Titles Highlights Odd Job Labels
The Department of Labor compiled a Dictionary of Occupational Titles featuring 29 744 designations for 17 452 jobs across American workplaces. Entries include Cat Skinner a tractor operator Zoogier a New England loader Moocher a rivet inspector Flathead a tree feller Belly Wringer a hide wringer Screen Ape a coal screen Necker a sewing machine operator who stitches neckties. Culture Man one who performs related work.
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Federal Department of Labor
United States
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Necker