steelworker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of steelworker
Example Sentences
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“My father was a steelworker at Bethlehem Steel. When he came out of high school, it was just about having a strong work ethic and a strong back,” he said.
She attributes her resilience in a tough industry to the characters she met in those working men's clubs, recalling the humour of the fishermen and steelworkers.
From BBC
Greene had several jobs, including draftsman and steelworker, before becoming an actor in the 1970s.
From BBC
Pennsylvania sent 8,000 Guardsmen to break the strike, replacing skilled steelworkers wherever possible with machines.
Five 10-hour shifts with a six-hour shift on Saturday were common, and steelworkers had it even harder, often working 12-hour shifts seven days a week, with just two days off every couple of weeks.
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