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A Guldvaruarbetare primarily works with manufacturing, repairing, and maintaining jewelry and items made of precious metals such as gold and sometimes silver. Tasks include handcrafting as well as using tools and machines to shape, solder, polish, and engrave details. Many Guldvaruarbetare work in smaller workshops or studios, where craftsmanship and precision are prioritized. The work environment is often calm but can be demanding for the eyes and back, as the work requires concentration on small details and sometimes long shifts in the same working position. Direct contact with customers occurs, especially during custom orders or repairs.

A Guldtekniker works with the production, repair, and customization of dental constructions in precious metals, such as crowns, bridges, and implants. The tasks involve precise craftsmanship in a laboratory setting, where accuracy and attention to detail are crucial. Guldtekniker often collaborate with dentists and other specialists to ensure that the finished products meet both aesthetic and functional requirements. The work environment is characterized by advanced equipment, good hygiene, and high safety standards, as handling chemicals and metals is common.

A goldsmith works with designing, manufacturing, and repairing jewelry and items made of precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. The profession often involves creating unique handcrafted products, where both precision and creativity are highly valued. Tasks include traditional techniques such as soldering, filing, and engraving, as well as working with modern machinery and computer-aided design. Goldsmiths typically work in small ateliers, workshops, or stores, but some are also employed by larger jewelry companies. The work environment emphasizes accuracy, concentration, and a high attention to detail, with ergonomics and good lighting conditions being important prerequisites.

A goldsmith works with engraving and decorating jewelry, precious metals, and gold objects, often commissioned by individuals, companies, or jewelers. Tasks range from designing personalized engravings on rings and medals to restoring antique jewelry and creating unique art pieces. The tools are often small and specialized, requiring great precision and an eye for detail. The work environment is typically a studio or workshop, where good lighting and ergonomic equipment are crucial for performing the highly fine motor tasks required by the profession.

A Guide's main task is to lead, inform, and inspire groups or individuals during various types of tours, visits, or events. Common duties include planning and conducting guided tours, answering questions, customizing information to participants' needs, and ensuring that everyone in the group feels safe and engaged. Guides can work in environments such as museums, nature reserves, historic sites, or during travel both within and outside Sweden. The work environment varies and can involve indoor and outdoor work, often in different weather conditions and sometimes during inconvenient hours, such as weekends or evenings.

A Mining Truck Driver is responsible for operating heavy vehicles and machinery in a mining environment, primarily transporting ore, stone, and other materials between different parts of the mine. The work is often performed underground or in large open-pit mines, where precision and safety are crucial. In addition to driving, tasks include performing basic maintenance on vehicles, following safety procedures, and communicating with colleagues and management via radio or other systems. The work environment can be challenging with noise, dust, and sometimes shift work, which demands good physical and mental endurance.

A Mining Surveyor is responsible for measuring, mapping, and documenting underground and surface mining environments. Tasks include using advanced measurement equipment and geodata to ensure safe and efficient mining operations. The surveyor plans measurements, inspects shafts and tunnels, and analyzes results to support production and safety efforts. The work environment can range from office work to fieldwork deep underground, where precision, safety awareness, and teamwork are essential.

University-educated mining engineers mainly plan, lead, and supervise mining operations and mineral exploration. Their tasks include technical planning of extraction, optimizing production flows, safety work, environmental analyses, and developing sustainable work methods. Coordination of projects, technical calculations, and collaboration with geologists and machinery operators are also common. The work environment varies between office settings, laboratories, and fieldwork, often underground or near mining sites where safety and precision are critical.