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A waterworks operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring water treatment plants and related systems. Tasks include ensuring the water purification process functions optimally, inspecting and adjusting machinery and processes, as well as troubleshooting any operational issues. The role also involves sampling, reporting, and documenting water quality, along with preventive maintenance of technical equipment. The work environment is often technically oriented and can involve indoor work in control rooms as well as outdoor work at facilities, with varying working hours and sometimes standby duties.

A water polo coach is responsible for developing and leading water polo teams at various levels, from youth teams to elite programs. The work includes planning and conducting training sessions, analyzing matches, providing individual coaching, and developing team strategies and tactics. The water polo coach often collaborates with other coaches and leaders, and also maintains contact with parents and club boards. The work environment is mainly in swimming pools, which means working in a humid and noisy environment, often during evenings and weekends when training sessions and matches take place.

A Väskmakare works with manufacturing, repairing, and sometimes designing bags made from various materials such as leather, textiles, and synthetics. Tasks often include pattern construction, cutting, sewing, and assembling hardware and other details. The work can be manual or machine-assisted, where precision and accuracy are crucial for the final result. The work environment varies between small craft ateliers and larger industrial settings, but common to the profession is that it requires patience and an eye for details.

A shipyard electrician is responsible for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems on ships and in shipyard environments. The work includes everything from wiring and installing control systems to fixing faults in complex electrical systems onboard new or repaired ships. The work environment is often varied and can involve indoor and outdoor work, sometimes in confined spaces or at heights. Safety standards are high, and work is often carried out in teams alongside other trades at the shipyard.

A stock picker’s main task is to replenish goods on store shelves, in warehouses, or other sales areas. The work involves receiving deliveries, checking the condition of the goods, and placing them according to store or workplace routines. Tasks may also include inventory, price tagging, and maintaining order in the store. The work environment is often physically demanding and the pace can be high, especially during delivery days and promotional periods. Depending on the workplace, work may occur early mornings, late evenings, or weekends.

A stock replenisher is responsible for restocking products on store shelves, in warehouses, or other sales areas to ensure that the assortment is always current and attractive to customers. Tasks include receiving deliveries, checking product quality, placing products in the correct locations, and maintaining order in the store and warehouse. The work is often physically demanding, involving heavy lifting, repetitive movements, and working at a high pace, especially during rush hours or promotional campaigns. Stock replenishers work both early mornings and late evenings and may be employed in retail, large department stores, or warehouse centers.

A Varumottagare mainly works with receiving, inspecting, and registering goods arriving at warehouses, terminals, or stores. Tasks often include verifying deliveries against delivery notes, handling returns, sorting and placing goods correctly, and using digital systems for inventory and documentation. The work is typically carried out in warehouse facilities or terminal environments where the pace can be high, and the physical environment requires accuracy and good physical condition. Contact with transporters and colleagues is a natural part of the workday, as well as operating forklifts or other equipment for moving goods.

A trademark lawyer works to protect and manage companies' and organizations' intangible assets, primarily trademarks. Tasks include legal advice on trademark registration, handling infringement cases, drafting licensing agreements, and resolving disputes in court or with authorities. Collaboration often occurs with marketing departments, product developers, and management to ensure the trademark strategy is legally sustainable. The work is mostly office-based, often in fast-paced environments requiring precision, as trademark issues can quickly have significant financial consequences.