Career Glossary: Terms Starting With W

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W-2 Payroll Clerk

Annual wage form. More payroll clerk terms

W-2 Tax Preparer

A wage and tax statement from an employer. More tax preparer terms

W-2G Casino Cashier

Gambling winnings tax form. More casino cashier terms

W-4 Payroll Clerk

Employee withholding form. More payroll clerk terms

Wafer Semiconductor Technician

A thin slice of silicon. More semiconductor processing technician terms

Wage statement Farm Labor Contractor

Pay stub. More farm labor contractor terms

Waitlist Childcare Director

Families waiting for openings. More childcare center director terms

Waiver Recreation Manager

Liability release. More recreation manager terms

Waiver Tour Guide

A liability form for adventure tours. More tour guide terms

Waiver Recreation Worker

A liability form. More recreation worker terms

Wake Motorboat Operator

Waves behind a boat. More motorboat operator terms

Walk Hotel Manager

Relocating guests when overbooked. More hotel manager terms

Walk-in Chef

A walk-in refrigerator or freezer. More chef terms

Walk-in Front Desk Agent

A guest without a reservation. More hotel front desk agent terms

Walk-in Restaurant Host

Guest without reservation. More restaurant host terms

Walk-in Barber

A client without an appointment. More barber terms

Walkaround Rental Agent

An inspection of a vehicle or item. More rental agent terms

Walking a guest Front Desk Agent

Relocating a guest to another hotel. More hotel front desk agent terms

Walkthrough School Principal

Short classroom visit. More school principal terms

Wall text Curator

Exhibit labels. More curator terms

Wall thickness Extruding Machine Operator

Product thickness. More extruding machine operator terms

Wall tie Brickmason

A metal anchor connecting brick veneer to the backup wall. More brickmason terms

Wane Sawmill Operator

Bark edge on boards. More sawmill operator terms

Wardrobe bible Costume Attendant

Costume records. More costume attendant terms

Warm handoff Human Services Assistant

Personally connecting a client to a service. More human services assistant terms

Warm-up Personal Trainer

Preparing the body for exercise. More personal trainer terms

Warning Meteorologist

Hazard occurring or imminent. More meteorologist terms

Warp Paper Machine Operator

Curled board. More paper machine operator terms

Warp Textile Knitting Machine Operator

Lengthwise yarns. More textile knitting machine operator terms

Warrant Traffic Technician

Criteria for a signal. More traffic technician terms

Warrant Police Officer

A court order authorizing an arrest or search. More police officer terms

Warrant Court Clerk

An order for arrest or search. More court clerk terms

Warranty claim Parts Salesperson

A request to replace a defective part. More parts salesperson terms

Warranty repair Computer Repair Technician

Repairs covered by the manufacturer. More computer repair technician terms

Warranty repair Farm Equipment Mechanic

Covered repairs. More farm equipment mechanic terms

Wash-up Printing Press Operator

Cleaning ink. More printing press operator terms

Waste log Fast Food Cook

Record of thrown-out food. More fast food cook terms

Waste log Food Service Supervisor

A record of discarded food. More food service supervisor terms

Wastewater treatment Plating Operator

Cleaning discharge. More plating operator terms

Watch Deckhand

A scheduled period of duty. More deckhand terms

Watch Ship Captain

Shift on duty. More ship captain terms

Watch Ship Engineer

Duty shift. More ship engineer terms

Watch Meteorologist

Conditions favorable. More meteorologist terms

Watch list Credit Analyst

Loans with concerns. More credit analyst terms

Water activity Food Science Technician

Available water affecting spoilage. More food science technician terms

Water activity Food Scientist

Available water in food. More food scientist terms

Water bar Forestry Worker

A trail structure that diverts water. More forest and conservation worker terms

Water break test Industrial Cleaning Operator

Checks for oil. More industrial cleaning operator terms

Water hammer Plumber

A banging noise caused by a sudden stop in water flow. More plumber terms

Water inlet valve Appliance Repair Technician

Lets water in. More appliance repair technician terms

Water quality Environmental Science Professor

Condition of water. More environmental science professor terms

Water spots Vehicle Cleaner

Mineral marks. More vehicle cleaner terms

Water tank Ranch Hand

Livestock watering equipment. More ranch hand terms

Water treatment Stationary Engineer

Chemicals that protect boilers. More stationary engineer terms

Water-based finish Floor Sander

Clear finish. More floor sander terms

Waterproof membrane Tile Setter

Shower barrier. More tile setter terms

Watershed Environmental Science Professor

Land draining to water. More environmental science professor terms

Watershed Forestry Professor

Land draining to a water body. More forestry and conservation professor terms

Waveform monitor Broadcast Technician

Measures video signal. More broadcast technician terms

Wax Vehicle Cleaner

Protects paint. More vehicle cleaner terms

Wax-up Dental Lab Tech

Wax model of teeth. More dental lab technician terms

Wax-up Prosthodontist

A model of planned teeth. More prosthodontist terms

Waybill Railroad Conductor

A document describing a car’s shipment. More railroad conductor terms

Wayside signal Railroad Signal Technician

Signal beside the track. More railroad signal technician terms

WBS Project Manager

Work breakdown structure: the hierarchy of deliverables and tasks. More project manager terms

WCAG UX/UI Designer

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. More UX/UI designer terms

Web press Printing Press Operator

Prints on rolls. More printing press operator terms

Web tension Slicing Machine Operator

Material tightness. More slicing machine operator terms

Webbing Upholsterer

Strap base under seats. More upholsterer terms

Wedges and feathers Quarry Rock Splitter

Splitting tools. More quarry rock splitter terms

Weeding Librarian

Removing outdated materials. More librarian terms

Weeding Library Assistant

Removing old items. More library assistant terms

Weeding Library Technician

Removing outdated items. More library technician terms

Weep hole Brickmason

An opening that lets water drain from behind brick. More brickmason terms

Weft Textile Knitting Machine Operator

Crosswise yarns. More textile knitting machine operator terms

Weighmaster Weigher and Checker

Certified weigher. More weigher and checker terms

Weight Statistical Assistant

Adjustment factor. More statistical assistant terms

Weight and balance Aircraft Cargo Supervisor

Aircraft load distribution. More aircraft cargo supervisor terms

Weight and balance Commercial Pilot

Calculating aircraft weight and center of gravity. More commercial pilot terms

Weight on bit Rotary Drill Operator

Downward force on the drill bit. More rotary drill operator terms

Weight-bearing status PT Assistant

How much weight a patient may put on a limb, as ordered. More physical therapist assistant terms

Weighting Survey Researcher

Adjusting to match the population. More survey researcher terms

Weingarten rights Labor Relations Specialist

Right to union representation. More labor relations specialist terms

Weld positions (1G–6G) Welder

Codes describing joint orientation, from flat (1G) to fixed pipe at 45 degrees (6G). More welder terms

Weld puddle Welder

The molten metal pool the welder controls. More welder terms

Weld symbol Metal Fabricator

Blueprint weld notation. More metal fabricator terms

Well drink Bartender

A drink made with house liquor. More bartender terms

Well log Water Well Driller

Record of materials drilled. More water well driller terms

Well-child visit Family Doctor

Routine pediatric checkup. More family medicine physician terms

Well-child visit Pediatrician

Routine checkup. More pediatrician terms

Wellbore Petroleum Engineer

Drilled hole. More petroleum engineer terms

Wellhead Roustabout

Equipment at the top of a well. More roustabout terms

Welt Shoe Machine Operator

Strip joining sole and upper. More shoe machine operator terms

Welting Upholsterer

Corded trim. More upholsterer terms

Western blot Biochemist

Detects proteins. More biochemist terms

Wet clutch Motorcycle Mechanic

A clutch that runs in engine oil. More motorcycle mechanic terms

Wet edge Painter

Keeping the edge of fresh paint wet to avoid lap marks. More painter terms

Wet floor sign Custodial Supervisor

Slip warning. More custodial supervisor terms

Wet floor sign Janitor

Slip warning. More janitor terms

Wet welding Commercial Diver

Welding in water. More commercial diver terms

Wet-out Fiberglass Laminator

Saturating glass with resin. More fiberglass laminator terms

Wheel chocks Forklift Operator

Blocks that keep trailers from rolling during loading. More forklift operator terms

Wheel grit Grinding Machine Operator

Abrasive size. More grinding machine operator terms

Wheel weight Tire Technician

Balance weight. More tire technician terms

Wheelchair assist Passenger Attendant

Helping a passenger by wheelchair. More passenger attendant terms

Wheelchair lift Shuttle Driver

Raises wheelchairs. More shuttle driver terms

Wheelchair lock OT Aide

Brake. More occupational therapy aide terms

Wheelset Rail Car Repairer

Two wheels and an axle. More rail car repairer terms

Whipstitch Hand Sewer

Edge stitch. More hand sewer terms

Whistleblower Compliance Officer

Person reporting wrongdoing. More compliance officer terms

White balance Camera Operator

Color temperature setting. More camera operator terms

White balance Photographer

Adjusting color temperature. More photographer terms

White model Set Designer

Plain scale model. More set designer terms

White space Graphic Designer

Empty space that improves readability. More graphic designer terms

Whole life Insurance Agent

Permanent life insurance with cash value. More insurance agent terms

Wholesale Craft Artist

Selling to stores. More craft artist terms

WIC Diet Tech

Nutrition program for mothers and kids. More dietetic technician terms

WIC Human Services Assistant

Nutrition program for mothers and young children. More human services assistant terms

Wide-belt sander Woodworking Machine Operator

Sands panels. More woodworking machine operator terms

Widow Desktop Publisher

Short last line alone. More desktop publisher terms

Wildland-urban interface Forestry Professor

Where homes meet wildland. More forestry and conservation professor terms

Wildland-urban interface (WUI) Fire Prevention Specialist

Where homes meet wildland vegetation. More forest fire prevention specialist terms

Wildlife strike Airfield Operations Specialist

Collision with animals. More airfield operations specialist terms

Will call Usher

Ticket pickup. More usher terms

Will-call Pharmacy Aide

Bins of ready prescriptions. More pharmacy aide terms

Wilms tumor Pediatric Surgeon

A childhood kidney cancer. More pediatric surgeon terms

Win rate Sales Manager

Percentage of deals won. More sales manager terms

Winch Hoist Operator

Pulling device. More hoist operator terms

Wind count Garage Door Technician

Turns put on a spring. More garage door technician terms

Wind tunnel Aerospace Engineer

Tests airflow on models. More aerospace engineer terms

Wind zone Manufactured Home Installer

Area wind rating. More manufactured home installer terms

Winding Electric Motor Repairer

Coil of wire. More electric motor repairer terms

Winding bar Garage Door Technician

Tool for springs. More garage door technician terms

Window Short-Order Cook

Pass to servers. More short-order cook terms

Window clerk Postmaster

Retail clerk. More postmaster terms

Window dressing Visual Merchandiser

Designing store windows. More visual merchandiser terms

Windshield Auto Glass Technician

Front glass. More auto glass technician terms

Wing walker Aircraft Service Attendant

Watches wingtips during tows. More aircraft service attendant terms

Winterize Marine Mechanic

Prepare for cold storage. More marine mechanic terms

WIOA Adult Education Teacher

Federal workforce and adult education law. More adult education teacher terms

WIP Production Planner

Work in process. More production planner terms

Wiper fluid Gas Station Attendant

Windshield fluid. More gas station attendant terms

Wire EDM Tool and Die Maker

Electrical discharge machining with a thin wire to cut hard metals precisely. More tool and die maker terms

Wire feed speed Welding Machine Operator

Wire rate. More welding machine operator terms

Wire harness Aircraft Assembler

Bundle of wires. More aircraft assembler terms

Wire harness Electronics Assembler

Bundle of wires. More electronics assembler terms

Wire rope Hoist Operator

Steel cable. More hoist operator terms

Wire saw Quarry Rock Splitter

Diamond wire cutter. More quarry rock splitter terms

Wire service Florist

Networks that relay flower orders. More florist terms

Wireframe UX/UI Designer

A simple layout sketch. More UX/UI designer terms

Wireless Phase II 911 Dispatcher

Cell phone location data. More 911 dispatcher terms

Wireline Oilfield Service Operator

Cable used to run tools into wells. More oilfield service operator terms

Wiring diagram Appliance Repair Technician

Electrical map. More appliance repair technician terms

Wiring harness Avionics Technician

A bundle of wires and connectors. More avionics technician terms

Witness Aerospace Engineering Technician

Observer of tests. More aerospace engineering technician terms

Witness mark Metal Layout Worker

Reference mark. More metal layout worker terms

WLL Rigger

Working load limit. More rigger terms

WMS Logistics Manager

Warehouse management system. More logistics manager terms

WMS Shipping Clerk

Warehouse management system. More shipping and receiving clerk terms

WMS Warehouse Associate

Warehouse management system: software that tracks inventory and tasks. More warehouse associate terms

Word processing Typist

Creating documents on computers. More typist terms

Words per minute Court Reporter

Writing speed measure. More court reporter terms

Work cell Industrial Engineer

Grouped workstations. More industrial engineer terms

Work cell Multiple Machine Tool Operator

Group of machines. More multiple machine tool operator terms

Work instruction Industrial Engineering Technician

Step-by-step job guide. More industrial engineering technician terms

Work instruction Production Assembler

Step-by-step directions for assembling a product. More production assembler terms

Work offset CNC Machinist

The reference position (such as G54) that defines part zero. More CNC machinist terms

Work offset CNC Operator

Part zero location. More CNC operator terms

Work offset CNC Programmer

Tells the machine where the part is located. More CNC programmer terms

Work order O&P Technician

Fabrication instructions. More medical appliance technician terms

Work order Building Maintenance Tech

A request that documents a repair task. More building maintenance technician terms

Work order Maintenance Helper

Repair request. More maintenance helper terms

Work order Maintenance Supervisor

Repair request. More maintenance supervisor terms

Work order Production Planner

Instruction to make a product. More production planner terms

Work order Facilities Manager

Request for repair. More facilities manager terms

Work order Property Manager

A maintenance request. More property manager terms

Work order Custodial Supervisor

Request for service. More custodial supervisor terms

Work package Aircraft Assembler

Assembly instructions. More aircraft assembler terms

Work permit Refinery Operator

Authorization for maintenance work. More refinery operator terms

Work roll Rolling Machine Operator

Contacts metal. More rolling machine operator terms

Work sample I-O Psychologist

Job task test. More industrial-organizational psychologist terms

Work ticket Optical Lab Tech

Order instructions. More ophthalmic lab technician terms

Work zone Highway Maintenance Worker

Controlled area. More highway maintenance worker terms

Work zone Paving Equipment Operator

Traffic-controlled area. More paving equipment operator terms

Work-based learning CTE Teacher

Internships and job experiences. More career and technical education teacher terms

Work-based learning Postsecondary CTE Instructor

Learning on the job. More postsecondary CTE instructor terms

Worker Protection Standard Farmworker

EPA rules protecting farmworkers. More farmworker terms

Workers’ comp fraud Private Investigator

False claims for workplace injury benefits. More private investigator terms

Workflow Administrative Assistant

The sequence of steps to complete a process. More administrative assistant terms

Workflow Administrative Services Manager

Steps to complete work. More administrative services manager terms

Workflow Billing Clerk

Steps to complete work. More billing clerk terms

Workflow Correspondence Clerk

Steps to complete work. More correspondence clerk terms

Workflow File Clerk

Steps to complete work. More file clerk terms

Workflow Office Manager

The steps a process follows. More office manager terms

Workflow Order Clerk

Steps to complete work. More order clerk terms

Workflow Procurement Clerk

Steps to complete work. More procurement clerk terms

Working capital Financial Manager

Current assets minus liabilities. More financial manager terms

Workover Oilfield Service Operator

Repairing or servicing a well. More oilfield service operator terms

Workshop English Professor

Creative writing critique. More english professor terms

Workshop Self-Enrichment Teacher

Short, focused class. More self-enrichment teacher terms

Workup Ophthalmic Tech

Testing before the doctor sees the patient. More ophthalmic technician terms

Woven roving Fiberglass Laminator

Woven glass fabric. More fiberglass laminator terms

WPM Data Entry Clerk

Words per minute. More data entry clerk terms

Wrap Producer and Director

End of shooting. More producer and director terms

Wrap-up time Customer Service Rep

After-call work such as notes and follow-ups. More customer service representative terms

Wrench time Maintenance Supervisor

Time spent fixing. More maintenance supervisor terms

Writing conference English Professor

One-on-one feedback. More english professor terms

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