metalworker

American

[met-uhl-wurk-er] / ˈmɛt əlˌwɜrk ər /

noun

plural

metalworkers

a person who makes metal objects, by hand or in a factory setting.

Example Sentences

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"It's a warning sign, obviously," said Jilmar Tatto, vice president of the Workers' Party, which former metalworker Lula co-founded in 1980.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

He was an airman first class and his service included work as a metalworker helper, she said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023

Mario Di Costanzo, the head of leftist metalworker union FIOM's branch in Pomigliano, told Reuters that production halted almost entirely on Wednesday and suffered further stoppages for several hours on Thursday and on Friday.

From Reuters • May 12, 2023

"It's crazy, it's incredible, it's the best thing that can happen to you in life," said Matias Gomez, 25, a metalworker.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2022

Discovering that Bert had valuable experience as a metalworker, he pulled Bert from the line, separating him from his parents.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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