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Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders run machines to produce or wrap products. They may stuff sausage meat into casings, add potato chips to bags or put plastic wrap around rolls of paper towels.

Packers and packagers

Packers and packagers prepare materials for shipping by hand.

Painters

Painters apply such finishes as paint, stain and varnish to buildings and other structures.

Paralegals

Paralegals research and investigate facts for lawyers. They are often called legal assistants and do almost everything lawyers do, except give legal advice and present court cases. They help lawyers prepare for hearings, trials and corporate meetings.

Parking lot attendants

Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or help customers park cars.

Parts salespersons

Parts salespersons sell parts and equipment in repair shops and parts stores.

Payroll and timekeeping clerks

Payroll and timekeeping clerks check employee time records and issue paychecks. They distribute and collect timecards for each pay period and review employee work charts or timecards to be sure they are complete.

Pest control workers

Pest control workers use chemicals and other methods to destroy or repel bugs and rodents.

Pharmacists

Pharmacists dispense drugs and provide information about their use.

Pharmacy technicians

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists provide drugs and other health care products to patients.

Photographers

Photographers are capturers, stage setters and image collectors for all things photo related. Photographers produce images that paint a picture, tell a story or record an event.

Physical therapists

Physical therapists help relieve pain and increase strength and mobility. Doctors may refer patients recovering from accidents, strokes and heart disease to physical therapists.

Physical therapy assistants

Physical therapy assistants help patients regain physical function after illness or injury. They are supervised by physical therapists.

Physician assistants (PAs)

Physician assistants (PAs) provide health care services under doctor supervision. They perform many duties, including interviewing patients, performing physical exams and ordering lab tests. PAs make basic diagnoses and give shots.

Physicians

Physicians help people maintain and improve their health. There are two types of physicians. Doctors of osteopathy (D.O.) focus on muscles and bones in the body. Medical doctors look at all parts of the body. Both use drugs, surgery and other methods to treat disorders.

Plumbers and pipefitters

Plumbers and pipefitters install and repair pipe systems that carry water, steam, air and other fluids and gases.

Private detectives and investigators

Private detectives and investigators help lawyers, businesses and the public find information or detect such unlawful acts as shoplifting.

Producers and Directors

Producers select plays or scripts, arrange financing, and make other production decisions. Directors interpret plays or scripts by directing the work of the cast and crew.

Production helpers

Production helpers move items between work areas and clean work areas.

Professional athletes

Professional athletes compete individually or as part of a team in athletic events.

Psychiatric aides

Psychiatric aides care for patients with mental and emotional disorders in hospitals and institutions.

Public relations specialists

Public relations specialists help build a positive public image for organizations.

Purchasing agents

Purchasing agents buy products and services necessary for the operation of a business.

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