chain making machine operator

Chain making machine operators tend and operate the proper equipment and machinery for the creation of metal chains, including precious metal chains such as for jewellery, and produce these in all steps of the production process. They feed the wire into the chainmaking machine, use pliers to hook the ends of the chain formed by the machine together and finish and trim the edges by soldering them to a smooth surface.

The most in-demand skills for this role include types of metal, quality standards, types of chain, operate hand tools in chain making, remove inadequate workpieces, troubleshoot. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives chain making machine operator a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.