Career Glossary: Terms Starting With P, Page 1

• #
• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z

P endorsement School Bus Driver

Passenger vehicle endorsement on a CDL. More school bus driver terms

P-trap Plumber

A U-shaped pipe that holds water to block sewer gas from entering a building. More plumber terms

P-trap Building Maintenance Tech

The curved pipe under sinks that blocks sewer gases. More building maintenance technician terms

P-value Data Scientist

A measure used in hypothesis testing. More data scientist terms

p-value Statistician

Probability of results if no effect exists. More statistician terms

P&ID Chemical Equipment Operator

Piping and instrumentation diagram. More chemical equipment operator terms

P&ID Control Valve Technician

Piping and instrumentation diagram. More control valve technician terms

P&ID Gas Compressor Operator

Piping and instrumentation diagram. More gas compressor operator terms

P&ID Pump Operator

Piping and instrumentation diagram. More pump operator terms

P&ID Separating Machine Operator

Piping and instrumentation diagram. More separating machine operator terms

P&ID Chemical Engineer

Piping and instrumentation diagram. More chemical engineer terms

P&L Chief Executive

Profit and loss statement. More chief executive terms

P&L General and Operations Manager

Profit and loss. More general and operations manager terms

P&L Restaurant Manager

Profit and loss statement. More restaurant manager terms

PA Producer and Director

Production assistant. More producer and director terms

PA-C Physician Assistant

Certified physician assistant. More physician assistant terms

Pacemaker Cardiologist

A device that regulates heartbeat. More cardiologist terms

Pacing Restaurant Host

Spacing seatings. More restaurant host terms

Pacing guide Instructional Coordinator

A curriculum timeline. More instructional coordinator terms

Pacing guide Middle School Teacher

A schedule for covering curriculum. More middle school teacher terms

Pack shed Farmworker

Where produce is packed. More farmworker terms

Pack station Hand Packer

Packing area. More hand packer terms

Package Textile Winding Machine Operator

Wound yarn. More textile winding machine operator terms

Package handling Concierge

Receiving and delivering packages. More concierge terms

Packaging Talent Agent

Bundling talent. More talent agent terms

Packer Oilfield Service Operator

Seals the space in a well. More oilfield service operator terms

Packet loss Network Technician

Data that doesn’t reach its destination. More network technician terms

Packing Control Valve Technician

Seals the stem. More control valve technician terms

Packing list Shipping Clerk

A list of items in a shipment. More shipping and receiving clerk terms

Packing slip Procurement Clerk

List of items shipped. More procurement clerk terms

PACS Rad Tech

Picture archiving and communication system: stores and shares images. More radiologic technologist terms

PACS Radiologist

Picture archiving and communication system. More radiologist terms

PACU Anesthesiologist

Recovery unit. More anesthesiologist terms

PACU CRNA

Post-anesthesia care unit. More nurse anesthetist terms

Pad Carpet Installer

Cushion under carpet. More carpet installer terms

Pad Musical Instrument Repairer

Seals woodwind keys. More musical instrument repairer terms

Pad printing Product Decorator

Transfers ink with a silicone pad. More product decorator terms

Padding O&P Technician

Comfort layers. More medical appliance technician terms

Page Switchboard Operator

Overhead or pager announcement. More switchboard operator terms

Page Library Assistant

Shelver. More library assistant terms

Page Library Technician

A worker who shelves books. More library technician terms

Pager Restaurant Host

Buzzer for waiting guests. More restaurant host terms

Pagination Typist

Page numbering. More typist terms

Paid media Public Relations Manager

Ads. More public relations manager terms

Paint correction Vehicle Cleaner

Removing defects. More vehicle cleaner terms

Palatal expander Orthodontist

Widens the upper jaw. More orthodontist terms

Pallet Machine Feeder

Platform. More machine feeder terms

Pallet Production Helper

Platform for goods. More production helper terms

Pallet Cargo Agent

Shipping platform. More cargo agent terms

Pallet Shipping Clerk

A platform for moving goods. More shipping and receiving clerk terms

Pallet Warehouse Associate

A flat structure used to stack and move goods. More warehouse associate terms

Pallet Stock Associate

A platform for moving goods. More stock associate terms

Pallet jack Production Helper

Moves pallets. More production helper terms

Palliative care Internist

Comfort-focused care. More internist terms

Palliative care Medical Social Worker

Comfort-focused care. More healthcare social worker terms

PANCE Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. More physician assistant terms

Panel Survey Researcher

Group surveyed repeatedly. More survey researcher terms

Panel schedule Electrical Drafter

List of circuits. More electrical drafter terms

Panelboard Electrician

The enclosure that holds breakers and distributes power to branch circuits. More electrician terms

Panic bar Locksmith

Exit device. More locksmith terms

Pantograph Transportation Electrician

Overhead power collector. More transportation equipment electrician terms

Pantone Graphic Designer

A standardized color system. More graphic designer terms

Pap test OB-GYN

Cervical cancer screening. More obstetrician-gynecologist terms

Paper type Photo Lab Technician

Print surface. More photo lab technician terms

Paper weight Office Machine Operator

Paper thickness. More office machine operator terms

PAR Firefighter

Personnel accountability report: a roll call confirming all members are safe. More firefighter terms

Par Prep Cook

The amount needed for service. More prep cook terms

Par level Chef

The amount of an item to keep on hand. More chef terms

Par level Custodial Supervisor

Supply stock level. More custodial supervisor terms

Par level Restaurant Manager

Inventory needed on hand. More restaurant manager terms

PAR-Q Personal Trainer

Physical activity readiness questionnaire. More personal trainer terms

Paragraph style Desktop Publisher

Saved text format. More desktop publisher terms

Parametric design Architecture Professor

Rule-based digital design. More architecture professor terms

Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant

A school staff member who supports instruction. More teacher assistant terms

Paraprofessional assessment Teacher Assistant

A test for aide qualifications. More teacher assistant terms

Parasitic drain Car Electronics Installer

Battery drain when off. More car electronics installer terms

Parasitic draw Auto Technician

Electrical drain on the battery when the vehicle is off. More automotive service technician terms

Paratransit Shuttle Driver

Transport for people with disabilities. More shuttle driver terms

Paratransit Transit Bus Driver

Door-to-door service for riders with disabilities. More transit bus driver terms

Parent-teacher conference Elementary Teacher

A meeting with families. More elementary school teacher terms

Parenteral nutrition Dietitian

IV nutrition. More dietitian terms

Pareto chart Industrial Engineering Technician

Bar chart of top causes. More industrial engineering technician terms

Park and loop Mail Carrier

Parking and walking a loop of deliveries. More postal mail carrier terms

Parkinson’s disease Neurologist

A movement disorder. More neurologist terms

Parks and recreation Recreation Worker

Government departments that run parks and programs. More recreation worker terms

Parlay Sportsbook Writer

Combined bets. More sportsbook writer terms

Parole Probation Officer

Supervised release after prison. More probation officer terms

Paronychia Nail Technician

A nail fold infection. More nail technician terms

Part 121 Airline Pilot

Airline rules. More airline pilot terms

Part 135 Commercial Pilot

FAA rules for commuter and on-demand charter operations. More commercial pilot terms

Part 139 Airfield Operations Specialist

FAA airport certification rules. More airfield operations specialist terms

Part 141 Commercial Pilot

FAA-approved structured flight school programs. More commercial pilot terms

Part 145 Avionics Technician

FAA regulations for repair stations. More avionics technician terms

Part 46/48 training Extraction Helper

Required mine safety training. More extraction helper terms

Part 46/48 training Mining Engineer

Required mine safety training. More mining engineer terms

Part 46/48 training Quarry Rock Splitter

Required mine safety training. More quarry rock splitter terms

Part 46/48 training Roof Bolter

Required mine safety training. More roof bolter terms

Part 46/48 training Surface Mining Equipment Operator

Required mine safety training. More surface mining equipment operator terms

Part 46/48 training Underground Loader Operator

Required mine safety training. More underground mining loader operator terms

Part 61 Commercial Pilot

FAA rules for pilot certification with flexible training. More commercial pilot terms

Part B 619 Preschool Special Education Teacher

Preschool special education. More preschool special education teacher terms

Part C Preschool Special Education Teacher

IDEA infant and toddler services. More preschool special education teacher terms

Parti Architecture Professor

Main design idea. More architecture professor terms

Partial denture Prosthodontist

Replacement for some teeth. More prosthodontist terms

Partial shipment Order Clerk

Shipping part of an order. More order clerk terms

Participant Recreation Worker

A person in a program. More recreation worker terms

Participant observation Anthropology Professor

Learning by joining daily life. More anthropology professor terms

Particle Semiconductor Technician

Contamination that ruins chips. More semiconductor processing technician terms

Particle accelerator Physicist

Speeds up particles. More physicist terms

Parting line Metal Patternmaker

Where mold halves meet. More metal patternmaker terms

Parting line Wood Patternmaker

Mold split line. More wood patternmaker terms

Parts crib Maintenance Helper

Parts storage. More maintenance helper terms

Pass Rolling Machine Operator

One trip through rolls. More rolling machine operator terms

PASS device Firefighter

Personal alert safety system that sounds if a firefighter stops moving. More firefighter terms

Pass rate Nursing Instructor

Graduates passing NCLEX. More nursing instructor terms

Passenger endorsement Shuttle Driver

CDL add-on for passengers. More shuttle driver terms

Passivation Plating Operator

Corrosion protection. More plating operator terms

Passive drowning victim Lifeguard

A submerged or motionless person. More lifeguard terms

Passport validity Travel Agent

Required time left on a passport. More travel agent terms

Past due Billing Clerk

Late. More billing clerk terms

Past posting Casino Floor Supervisor

Betting after results. More casino floor supervisor terms

Past practice Labor Relations Specialist

Consistent past behavior. More labor relations specialist terms

Pasture rotation Ranch Hand

Moving animals between pastures. More ranch hand terms

Pat-down TSA Officer

A physical search. More transportation security officer terms

Patch Lighting Technician

Assigning fixtures to console channels. More lighting technician terms

Patch cord Telecom Technician

A short connecting cable. More telecommunications technician terms

Patch management Cybersecurity Analyst

Applying updates to fix vulnerabilities. More cybersecurity analyst terms

Patch panel Network Technician

A panel where cables connect. More network technician terms

Patch test Cosmetologist

A test for allergic reactions. More cosmetologist terms

Patent Engineering Professor

Legal protection for inventions. More engineering professor terms

Pathogen Food Science Technician

A disease-causing microbe. More food science technician terms

Pathogen Food Scientist

Disease-causing microbe. More food scientist terms

Pathogen Microbiologist

A disease-causing organism. More microbiologist terms

Pathogenic Genetic Counselor

Disease-causing. More genetic counselor terms

Patient access Intake Interviewer

Hospital registration department. More intake interviewer terms

Patient care report (PCR) EMT

The legal record of assessment, treatment and transport. More emergency medical technician terms

Patient experience Health Services Manager

How patients rate their care. More medical and health services manager terms

Patient lift Orderly

Device that lifts patients. More orderly terms

Patient navigation Community Health Worker

Helping patients move through care. More community health worker terms

Patient portal Medical Admin Assistant

A secure website where patients see results, messages and appointments. More medical administrative assistant terms

Patient simulator Biomed Technician

A device that mimics patient signals for testing monitors. More biomedical equipment technician terms

Patrol Security Supervisor

Moving through areas to observe and deter. More security supervisor terms

Patrol (tour) Security Guard

Regular rounds to check areas and deter problems. More security guard terms

Patron Library Assistant

Library user. More library assistant terms

Patron Library Technician

A library user. More library technician terms

Patron privacy Library Assistant

Keeping records confidential. More library assistant terms

Pattern Metal Patternmaker

Shape used to make a mold. More metal patternmaker terms

Pattern Wood Patternmaker

Shape used to make molds. More wood patternmaker terms

Pattern Fashion Designer

A template for cutting fabric. More fashion designer terms

Pattern layout Sheet Metal Worker

Drawing a flat pattern that forms a 3D fitting when bent. More sheet metal worker terms

Pattern matching Upholsterer

Aligning fabric designs. More upholsterer terms

Pattern repeat Paperhanger

Distance before repeat. More paperhanger terms

Pavé Jeweler

Many small set stones. More jeweler terms

Pay compression Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Small gaps between pay levels. More compensation and benefits specialist terms

Pay equity Compensation and Benefits Manager

Fair pay across groups. More compensation and benefits manager terms

Pay grade Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Group of jobs with the same range. More compensation and benefits specialist terms

Pay period Payroll Clerk

Time covered by a paycheck. More payroll clerk terms

Pay station Parking Attendant

Self-pay machine. More parking attendant terms

Payment plan Debt Collector

Agreed schedule of payments. More debt collector terms

Payment posting Billing Clerk

Recording payments. More billing clerk terms

Payout Casino Dealer

The amount paid on a winning bet. More casino dealer terms

Payroll budget Retail Store Manager

Allowed labor hours or dollars. More retail store manager terms

PBIS School Principal

Positive behavior supports. More school principal terms

PBX Switchboard Operator

Private branch exchange phone system. More switchboard operator terms

PCB Electronics Assembler

Printed circuit board. More electronics assembler terms

PCB Electronics Technician

Printed circuit board. More electronics technician terms

PCB Electrical Engineer

Printed circuit board. More electrical engineer terms

PCB Electronics Engineer

Printed circuit board. More electronics engineer terms

PCP Family Doctor

Primary care physician. More family medicine physician terms

PCR Paramedic

Patient care report: the official record of care. More paramedic terms

PCR Biochemist

Copies DNA. More biochemist terms

PCR Biological Technician

Polymerase chain reaction to copy DNA. More biological technician terms

PCR Biology Professor

DNA copying technique. More biology professor terms

PDF/X Prepress Technician

Print-ready PDF standard. More prepress technician terms

PDI RV Technician

Pre-delivery inspection. More RV technician terms

PDM Mechanical Drafter

Product data management. More mechanical drafter terms

PDMP Pharmacist

Prescription drug monitoring program. More pharmacist terms

PDR Auto Damage Appraiser

Paintless dent repair. More auto damage appraiser terms

PE Civil Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More civil engineer terms

PE license Mining Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More mining engineer terms

PE license Nuclear Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More nuclear engineer terms

PE license Petroleum Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More petroleum engineer terms

PE license Aerospace Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More aerospace engineer terms

PE license Biomedical Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More biomedical engineer terms

PE license Chemical Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More chemical engineer terms

PE license Electronics Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More electronics engineer terms

PE license Engineering Manager

Professional Engineer license. More engineering manager terms

PE license Marine Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More marine engineer terms

PE license Materials Engineer

Professional Engineer license. More materials engineer terms

Peak hour Traffic Technician

Busiest hour. More traffic technician terms

Peak season Delivery Driver

The busy period around holidays. More delivery driver terms

Peak season Hand Packer

Busiest time. More hand packer terms

Peak season Logistics Manager

Busiest period. More logistics manager terms

Peak season Mail Carrier

The busy holiday period. More postal mail carrier terms

Pedagogy Education Professor

Teaching methods. More education professor terms

Pedestal Telecom Lineworker

A ground-level enclosure. More telecommunications lineworker terms

Pedestrian interval Traffic Technician

Walk time. More traffic technician terms

Pedestrian right-of-way Forklift Operator

The rule that operators yield to people on foot. More forklift operator terms

Pediatric trauma Pediatric Surgeon

Injuries in children. More pediatric surgeon terms

Pedigree Genetic Counselor

A family tree showing conditions. More genetic counselor terms

Peel test Adhesive Machine Operator

Bond strength test. More adhesive machine operator terms

PEEP Respiratory Therapist

Positive end-expiratory pressure: pressure kept in the lungs at the end of exhalation. More respiratory therapist terms

Peer review Astronomer

Expert review of research. More astronomer terms

Peer review Biochemist

Expert review of research. More biochemist terms

Peer review Materials Scientist

Expert review of research. More materials scientist terms

Peer review Medical Scientist

Expert review of research. More medical scientist terms

Peer review Natural Sciences Manager

Expert review. More natural sciences manager terms

Peer review Physicist

Expert review of research. More physicist terms

Peer review Anthropology Professor

Expert review of research. More anthropology professor terms

Peer review Business Professor

Expert review of research. More business professor terms

Peer review Chemistry Professor

Expert review of research. More chemistry professor terms

Peer review Communications Professor

Expert review of research. More communications professor terms

Peer review Cultural Studies Professor

Expert review of research. More cultural studies professor terms

Peer review Economics Professor

Expert review of research. More economics professor terms

Peer review English Professor

Expert review of research. More english professor terms

Peer review Environmental Science Professor

Expert review of research. More environmental science professor terms

Peer review FCS Professor

Expert review of research. More family and consumer sciences professor terms

Peer review Foreign Language Professor

Expert review of research. More foreign language professor terms

Peer review Geography Professor

Expert review of research. More geography professor terms

Peer review History Professor

Expert review of research. More history professor terms

Peer review Philosophy Professor

Expert review of research. More philosophy and religion professor terms

Peer review Physics Professor

Expert review of research. More physics professor terms

Peer review Political Science Professor

Expert review of research. More political science professor terms

Peer review Psychology Professor

Expert review of research. More psychology professor terms

Peer review Kinesiology Professor

Expert review of research. More recreation and fitness professor terms

Peer review Sociology Professor

Expert review. More sociology professor terms

Peer review workshop English Professor

Students critique drafts. More english professor terms

Pellet mill Forming Machine Operator

Makes pellets. More forming machine operator terms

Penalty Tax Examiner

An added charge for noncompliance. More tax examiner terms

Penalty Sports Official

A consequence for a violation. More sports official terms

Pending Insurance Claims Clerk

Waiting on information. More insurance claims clerk terms

Penetrance Genetic Counselor

Chance a gene causes disease. More genetic counselor terms

Pension valuation Actuary

Measuring pension obligations. More actuary terms

Per curiam Judicial Law Clerk

Unsigned court opinion. More judicial law clerk terms

Perc test Septic Tank Technician

A test of soil absorption for system design. More septic tank technician terms

Percent change Statistical Assistant

Relative change. More statistical assistant terms

Percolation test Health Inspector

A test of how fast soil absorbs water. More environmental health specialist terms

Perfect binding Bindery Worker

Glued spine. More bindery worker terms

Perfect binding Office Machine Operator

Glued spine. More office machine operator terms

Performance improvement plan Human Resources Manager

Plan to fix performance. More human resources manager terms

Performance review Office Manager

A formal evaluation of an employee. More office manager terms

Period research Set Designer

Historic design research. More set designer terms

Periodicals Library Technician

Magazines and journals. More library technician terms

Periodization History Professor

Dividing history into periods. More history professor terms

Periodization Kinesiology Professor

Planned training cycles. More recreation and fitness professor terms

Periodization Personal Trainer

Planning training in phases. More personal trainer terms

Periodization Sports Coach

Planning training cycles. More sports coach terms

Periodontal charting Dental Assistant

Recording gum pocket depths and other measures of gum health. More dental assistant terms

Periodontal charting Dental Hygienist

Recording pocket depths, bleeding and gum recession for each tooth. More dental hygienist terms

Periodontal disease Dentist

Gum disease. More dentist terms

Periodontitis Dental Hygienist

Gum disease that damages the bone supporting the teeth. More dental hygienist terms

Peripheral artery disease Podiatrist

Poor circulation. More podiatrist terms

Perkins funding Postsecondary CTE Instructor

Federal CTE grants. More postsecondary CTE instructor terms

Perkins V CTE Teacher

Federal CTE funding law. More career and technical education teacher terms

Permanency Social Worker

A stable, lasting home. More social worker terms

Permeability Foundry Moldmaker

Gas flow through sand. More foundry moldmaker terms

Permeability Petroleum Engineer

Ease of flow. More petroleum engineer terms

Permissible equipment Mining Machine Operator

Equipment approved for gassy mines. More mining machine operator terms

Permissible exposure limit (PEL) Safety Technician

OSHA’s legal exposure limit for a substance. More safety technician terms

Person-centered Residential Advisor

Focused on the individual’s goals. More residential advisor terms

Persona Digital Marketing Specialist

A profile representing a target customer. More digital marketing specialist terms

Persona UX/UI Designer

A profile representing a user type. More UX/UI designer terms

Persona Marketing Manager

A profile of a target customer. More marketing manager terms

Personal protective grounding Lineworker

Temporary grounds installed to protect workers on de-energized lines. More electrical lineworker terms

Personnel file HR Assistant

Employee record. More HR assistant terms

Personnel hoist Hoist Operator

Lifts people. More hoist operator terms

PET Nuclear Medicine Tech

Positron emission tomography. More nuclear medicine technologist terms

Petrissage Massage Therapist

Kneading strokes. More massage therapist terms

Petty cash Office Clerk

Small cash fund. More office clerk terms

Petty cash Office Manager

Small amounts of cash for minor expenses. More office manager terms

PEX Plumber

Cross-linked polyethylene tubing used for water supply lines. More plumber terms

PEX Plumber Helper

Flexible plastic pipe. More plumber helper terms

PFD Fish and Game Warden

Personal flotation device. More fish and game warden terms

PG Geoscientist

Professional Geologist. More geoscientist terms

pH Food Batchmaker

Acidity. More food batchmaker terms

pH Environmental Technician

A measure of acidity or alkalinity from 0 to 14. More environmental technician terms

pH Chemical Technician

Acidity or alkalinity. More chemical technician terms

pH Soil and Plant Scientist

Acidity. More soil and plant scientist terms

Phacoemulsification Ophthalmologist

Ultrasound cataract removal. More ophthalmologist terms

Phantom power Sound Engineer

Power for condenser microphones. More sound engineer terms

Pharmacist Pharmacy Aide

Licensed medication expert. More pharmacy aide terms

PharmD Pharmacist

Doctor of Pharmacy. More pharmacist terms

Phase Traffic Technician

Movement given green. More traffic technician terms

Phase I Medical Scientist

First-in-human safety trial. More medical scientist terms

Phase I ESA Environmental Engineering Tech

Environmental site assessment reviewing past uses. More environmental engineering technician terms

Phase I ESA Environmental Technician

Environmental site assessment reviewing a property’s history for contamination risks. More environmental technician terms

Phase I survey Archaeologist

Identifying sites. More archaeologist terms

Phase III Medical Scientist

Large effectiveness trial. More medical scientist terms

PHI Medical Admin Assistant

Protected health information: any health data that can identify a patient. More medical administrative assistant terms

Phishing Cybersecurity Analyst

Deceptive messages designed to steal data or install malware. More cybersecurity analyst terms

Phishing IT Support Specialist

Fraudulent messages that try to steal credentials or install malware. More IT support specialist terms

Phonemic awareness Kindergarten Teacher

Hearing and manipulating sounds in words. More kindergarten teacher terms

Phonics Kindergarten Teacher

Teaching letter-sound relationships. More kindergarten teacher terms

Phonology Speech Therapist

Sound patterns in language. More speech-language pathologist terms

Photo eye Garage Door Technician

Safety sensor. More garage door technician terms

Photogrammetry Cartographer

Measuring from photos. More cartographer terms

Photometry Astronomer

Measuring brightness. More astronomer terms

Photoresist Semiconductor Technician

Light-sensitive coating. More semiconductor processing technician terms

Phototherapy Dermatologist

Light treatment. More dermatologist terms

Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panel Installer

Technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity. More solar panel installer terms

Phrase Choreographer

Sequence of movements. More choreographer terms

Phraseology Air Traffic Controller

Standard words and phrases for radio communication. More air traffic controller terms

Physical geography Geographer

Study of natural features. More geographer terms

Physical geography Geography Professor

Study of landforms and climate. More geography professor terms

Physical therapy Orthopedic Surgeon

Rehab after injury or surgery. More orthopedic surgeon terms

Physicist Medical Dosimetrist

Checks plans and machines. More medical dosimetrist terms

Phytosanitary certificate Agricultural Inspector

Certification that plants are pest-free. More agricultural inspector terms

PI Social Science Research Assistant

Principal investigator. More social science research assistant terms

PI Engineering Professor

Principal investigator. More engineering professor terms

Pick list Stock Associate

Items to pull for an order. More stock associate terms

Pick rate Logistics Manager

Items picked per hour. More logistics manager terms

Pick ticket Warehouse Associate

A list of items to pull for an order. More warehouse associate terms

Picket Fence Installer

Vertical board. More fence installer terms

Pickling Industrial Cleaning Operator

Removing scale with acid. More industrial cleaning operator terms

Pickup Delivery Driver

Collecting packages from a customer. More delivery driver terms

Pickup point School Bus Monitor

Stop location. More school bus monitor terms

Picture lock Video Editor

When the edit is final. More video editor terms

PID Environmental Engineering Tech

Photoionization detector for volatile organic compounds. More environmental engineering technician terms

PID Environmental Technician

Photoionization detector: measures volatile organic compounds in air. More environmental technician terms

Piece rate Sewing Machine Operator

Pay per piece. More sewing machine operator terms

Piece rate Farm Labor Contractor

Pay per unit picked. More farm labor contractor terms

Piece rate Farmworker

Pay based on amount harvested. More farmworker terms

Piecing Textile Winding Machine Operator

Joining broken ends. More textile winding machine operator terms

Pier Manufactured Home Installer

Support under the home. More manufactured home installer terms

Pig Gas Plant Operator

A device that cleans pipelines. More gas plant operator terms

Pigment Mixing Machine Operator

Color powder. More mixing machine operator terms

PII Correspondence Clerk

Personally identifiable information. More correspondence clerk terms

PII Data Entry Clerk

Personally identifiable information. More data entry clerk terms

Pile Pile Driver Operator

Column driven into ground. More pile driver operator terms

Pile direction Carpet Installer

Way fibers lean. More carpet installer terms

Pillar Mining Machine Operator

Coal left to support the roof. More mining machine operator terms

Pilot car Flagger

A vehicle that leads traffic through a long work zone. More flagger terms

Pilot controls Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Low-pressure hydraulic controls that operate main valves. More heavy equipment mechanic terms

Pilot hole Drilling Machine Operator

Small starter hole. More drilling machine operator terms

Pilot plant Food Scientist

Small-scale production. More food scientist terms

Pilot study Social Science Research Assistant

Small trial run. More social science research assistant terms

Pin gauge Drilling Machine Operator

Checks hole size. More drilling machine operator terms

Pin tumbler Locksmith

Common lock type. More locksmith terms

Pinch point Conveyor Operator

Place where body parts can be caught. More conveyor operator terms

Pinch point Hoist Operator

Place where body parts can be caught. More hoist operator terms

Pinch point Tank Loader

Place where body parts can be caught. More tank loader terms

Pinch weld Auto Glass Technician

Metal frame where glass sits. More auto glass technician terms

Ping Network Technician

A tool that tests connectivity. More network technician terms

Pinout Electronics Assembler

Pin assignment. More electronics assembler terms

PIP Hotel Manager

Property improvement plan. More hotel manager terms

Pipe dope Roustabout

Thread compound for pipe joints. More roustabout terms

Pipe insulation Mechanical Insulator

Covers pipes. More mechanical insulator terms

Pipe laser Pipelayer

Sets grade. More pipelayer terms

Pipe rack Extraction Helper

Pipe storage. More extraction helper terms

Pipeline Dredge Operator

Carries dredged material. More dredge operator terms

All letters and career glossaries