Also called: Fish Cutter, Fish Processor
Cleans, cuts, and packages fish and shellfish in processing plants or on factory ships.
Processors work fast on lines, filleting, freezing, and packing seafood. Summer jobs in Alaska canneries are a classic adventure for young workers.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Automated filleting, grading and packing machines keep improving; fewer line jobs are likely over 10 years.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at seafood plants (Alaska processors hire for summer) or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Physical education, Health, Culinary arts CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-3022.
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