Career Glossary: Terms Starting With J

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J-cut and L-cut Video Editor

Audio leading or trailing video. More video editor terms

J.D. Lawyer

Juris Doctor. More lawyer terms

J.D. Law Professor

Juris Doctor. More law professor terms

J1939 Diesel Mechanic

The communication protocol used on heavy-duty vehicle networks. More diesel mechanic terms

Jacketing Mechanical Insulator

Outer cover. More mechanical insulator terms

Jam Machine Feeder

Stuck material. More machine feeder terms

Jam Vending Machine Technician

Stuck product. More vending machine technician terms

Jam Mail Sorter

Stuck mail. More mail sorter terms

Jam Office Machine Operator

Paper stuck in a machine. More office machine operator terms

Jaundice Pediatrician

Yellowing in newborns. More pediatrician terms

JavaScript Web Developer

The programming language that adds interactivity to web pages. More web developer terms

Jaw crusher Crushing Machine Operator

Primary crusher. More crushing machine operator terms

JCAHPO Ophthalmic Tech

Ophthalmic certification body. More ophthalmic technician terms

Jet A Aircraft Service Attendant

Jet fuel. More aircraft service attendant terms

Jet stream Meteorologist

Fast upper-level winds. More meteorologist terms

Jewel Watch Repairer

Synthetic ruby bearing. More watch repairer terms

Jewel bearing Timing Device Assembler

Synthetic bearing. More timing device assembler terms

JHA Safety Technician

Job hazard analysis: breaking a task into steps to find hazards. More safety technician terms

Jib Crane Operator

An extension attached to the boom. More crane operator terms

Jig Aircraft Assembler

Holds parts in position. More aircraft assembler terms

Jig Tool and Die Maker

A tool that guides a cutting tool. More tool and die maker terms

Jig Wood Model Maker

Guides cuts. More wood model maker terms

Jigger Bartender

A measuring tool for spirits. More bartender terms

Job aid Corporate Trainer

A quick reference tool. More corporate trainer terms

Job analysis Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Studying what a job involves. More compensation and benefits specialist terms

Job analysis I-O Psychologist

Studying job requirements. More industrial-organizational psychologist terms

Job briefing Rail Yard Engineer

Daily safety meeting. More rail yard engineer terms

Job briefing Railroad Signal Technician

Daily safety meeting. More railroad signal technician terms

Job briefing Railroad Switch Operator

Daily safety talk. More railroad switch operator terms

Job briefing Railroad Track Equipment Operator

Daily safety meeting. More railroad track equipment operator terms

Job coach High School Special Ed Teacher

Supports a worker on the job. More high school special education teacher terms

Job coach Rehabilitation Counselor

Supports workers on the job. More rehabilitation counselor terms

Job description Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Written duties and requirements. More compensation and benefits specialist terms

Job development Rehabilitation Counselor

Finding job opportunities. More rehabilitation counselor terms

Job evaluation Compensation and Benefits Manager

Ranking job value. More compensation and benefits manager terms

Job hazard analysis Forestry Worker

A review of risks before work. More forest and conservation worker terms

Job hazard analysis (JHA) Safety Specialist

Breaking a task into steps and identifying hazards and controls for each. More occupational safety specialist terms

Job placement rate Postsecondary CTE Instructor

Graduates hired. More postsecondary CTE instructor terms

Job posting HR Assistant

Advertised opening. More HR assistant terms

Job ticket Oilfield Service Operator

Record of work performed. More oilfield service operator terms

Joinery Cabinetmaker

Ways of joining wood. More cabinetmaker terms

Joinery Furniture Finisher

Ways of joining wood. More furniture finisher terms

Joinery Upholsterer

Ways of joining wood. More upholsterer terms

Joint Paving Equipment Operator

Seam between passes. More paving equipment operator terms

Joint account New Accounts Clerk

Shared account. More new accounts clerk terms

Joint Commission Biomed Technician

An organization that accredits hospitals. More biomedical equipment technician terms

Joint compound Drywall Installer

The paste used to tape and finish seams, also called mud. More drywall installer terms

Joint employer Farm Labor Contractor

Shared employer responsibility. More farm labor contractor terms

Joist Carpenter

A horizontal member that supports a floor or ceiling. More carpenter terms

Journal Engineering Professor

Research publication. More engineering professor terms

Journal bearing Rail Car Repairer

Axle bearing. More rail car repairer terms

Journal entry Bookkeeper

A manual record of a transaction or adjustment. More bookkeeper terms

Journeyman Boilermaker

Fully trained worker. More boilermaker terms

Journeyman Carpenter Helper

Fully trained worker. More carpenter helper terms

Journeyman Construction Foreman

Fully trained worker. More construction foreman terms

Journeyman Cost Estimator

Fully trained worker. More cost estimator terms

Journeyman Drywall Taper

Fully trained worker. More drywall taper terms

Journeyman Electrician Helper

Fully trained worker. More electrician helper terms

Journeyman Glazier

Fully trained worker. More glazier terms

Journeyman Insulation Installer

Fully trained worker. More insulation installer terms

Journeyman Mason Helper

Fully trained worker. More mason helper terms

Journeyman Mechanical Insulator

Fully trained worker. More mechanical insulator terms

Journeyman Painter Helper

Fully trained worker. More painter helper terms

Journeyman Paperhanger

Fully trained worker. More paperhanger terms

Journeyman Paving Equipment Operator

Fully trained worker. More paving equipment operator terms

Journeyman Pile Driver Operator

Fully trained worker. More pile driver operator terms

Journeyman Pipelayer

Fully trained worker. More pipelayer terms

Journeyman Plasterer

Fully trained worker. More plasterer terms

Journeyman Plumber Helper

Fully trained worker. More plumber helper terms

Journeyman Rebar Worker

Fully trained worker. More rebar worker terms

Journeyman Roofer Helper

Fully trained worker. More roofer helper terms

Journeyman Stonemason

Fully trained worker. More stonemason terms

Journeyman Terrazzo Worker

Fully trained worker. More terrazzo worker terms

Journeyman Maintenance Helper

Fully trained worker. More maintenance helper terms

JSA Extraction Helper

Job safety analysis. More extraction helper terms

JSA Roustabout

Job safety analysis. More roustabout terms

Judgment Title Examiner

Court decision for money owed. More title examiner terms

Judgment Court Clerk

A court’s final decision. More court clerk terms

Julienne Prep Cook

Cut into thin strips. More prep cook terms

Jump cut Video Editor

An abrupt cut within a shot. More video editor terms

Jumpseat Flight Attendant

A flight attendant’s seat near exits. More flight attendant terms

Junction box Electrician Helper

Encloses connections. More electrician helper terms

Juried show Craft Artist

Selected exhibitors. More craft artist terms

Juried show Art Professor

Selected exhibition. More art, drama and music professor terms

Jury Architecture Professor

Panel reviewing projects. More architecture professor terms

Jury sequestration Bailiff

Keeping jurors separated from outside influence. More bailiff terms

Just cause Labor Relations Specialist

Fair reason for discipline. More labor relations specialist terms

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