Also called: Still Operator, Craft Distiller
Ferments and distills whiskey, gin, rum, and other spirits.
You run the mash, babysit the still as it runs, and make 'cuts' by smell and taste to separate the best spirit. Then you fill barrels and check aging stock. Craft distilleries have exploded across the U.S.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. On-the-job; distilling courses and fermentation science degrees help.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Fermentation Science, Chemistry, Food Science.
Growing faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. Automated stills help control temperature; making spirits and judging cuts by taste stay hands-on.
Classes: Chemistry, Biology, Shop CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9012.
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