Meaning of the word "manual worker" in English

What does "manual worker" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

manual worker

US /ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈwɜr.kər/
UK /ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈwɜː.kər/

Noun

a person who does physical work, often in a factory or on a construction site, rather than mental work

Example:
The company employs many manual workers in its production line.
He started his career as a manual worker before becoming a supervisor.