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How many Wire Overlooker jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Wire Overlooker jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Wire Overlooker do?

Tasks required include:

• Uses hand or machine tools to engrave letters, patterns and other designs on jewellery and stoneware.
• Constructs and covers wire frames for lampshades.
• Makes wigs, beards and other artificial hairpieces from human hair or synthetic materials.
• Interweaves canes of willow, withy, bamboo, rattan or similar material to make baskets and other pieces of wickerwork.
• Charges fireworks, cartridges and other munitions with explosive material.
• Makes children’s toys, dolls, models, candles, artificial flowers and other fancy goods.
• Makes, maintains and adapts surgical and orthopaedic appliances.
• Makes patterns for moulds, fits metal castings, pours plaster, fills plaster mould with resin and smooths surface.
• Makes musical instruments, makes and assembles parts for musical instruments, and tunes to improve pitch, tone and volume.
• Makes and repairs jewellery and decorative precious metal ware, sets, cuts and polishes gemstones and makes master patterns for articles of jewellery.

What are the entry requirements for a Wire Overlooker?

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically via apprenticeship or through specialised courses. NVQs/SVQs are available in some areas.