Who is a button maker and what do they do? S/he makes buttons from different materials such as wood, plastic, and metal or leather using automatic machines in order to made them of different shapes.
What are the activities of the button maker? She/he handles different machines according to the various processes of button making: plastic injectors, drilling machines, turners, polishers, liner machines, etc. S/he usually works in a production line. S/he can also complete the process of production by arranging the buttons into boxes and packaging them for sale.
Where is it done and under what conditions? The work is repetitive and can be monotonous and may be done in a factory or workshop.
What tools/equipment do they use? It is a manual and mechanised type of work that requires the use of different machines, such as turntables, polishers, presses, liners or drilling machines.
What do you need to succeed? There is no requirement for any specific education. Only some manual skill and ability to put up with repetitive work are required.