Chapter 2- Careers in Manufacturing Technology
What is the usual length of an apprenticeship program?
4 years
What is a resume?
It is a summary of your educational and employment background.
Why prepare a job resume before beginning your job search?
It will assure uniform information with little chance for confusing responses.
List the four general categories into which metalworking occupations fall.
Semiskilled, skilled, technical, and professional.
When filling out a job application, why should you avoid leaving blank spaces?
The employer may think there is something you do not want to answer.
List the areas of study usually included in a technician's educational program.
The job usually requires at least two years of college, with a program of study centered on math, science, English, computer science, quality control, manufacturing, and production processes.
What one thing should you remember when looking for a job?
The job will not come to you, you must search for it.
What type of background is required to enter the engineering profession?
a background in math, science, and knowledge of manufacturing to develop new products and processes for industry
The ______ machinists is a highly skilled person who can set up or operate most types of machine tools.
all-around
The ______ is expected to plan and carry out all of the operations needed to machine a job.
all-around machinist
Many skilled workers receive their training in a(n) ______ program.
apprentice
The skilled worker usually starts his or her career as a(n) ______
apprentice
A(n) ______ engineer is primarily concerned with the safest and most efficient of machines, materials, and personnel.
industrial
The ______ specialist is a machinist who interprets drawings and uses precision measuring tools to mark off where metal is to be removed by machining from castings, forgings, and metal stock.
layout
In addition to on-the-job training working with skilled machinists, what other related subjects must be studied by the apprentice?
math, science, metallurgy, safety, and production techniques
Normally responsible for the design and development of new machines, devices, and ideas, the ______ engineer is also involved with the redesign and improvement of existing equipment.
mechanical
A(n) ______ engineer is involved in the development and testing of metals that are used in products and manufacturing processes.
metallurgical
In general, ______ workers are told what to do and how to do it.
semiskilled
Routine operations that do not require a high degree of skill or training are performed by ______ workers.
semiskilled
The ______ specialist is a machinist who positions tooling and work-holding devices on machine tools for use by a machine tool operator.
setup
Trained to do complex operations, ______ workers are found in all areas of material machining.
skilled
List three sources of information on metalworking occupations.
state employment service, school's career center, career and technical education instructors, the armed forces, and the Department of Labor.
A(n) ______ is usually a skilled machinist who has been promoted to a position directing other workers in the shop.
supervisor or manager
The ______ is a member of the production team who operates in the realm between the shop and engineering departments.
technician
Computer-controlled machine tools and robots are repaired and maintained by ______.
technicians
What handbook, available in published formats and on the Internet, describes many specific job categories and estimates the future demand for workers in each occupation?
the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Other than an apprenticeship, where else can machining technology training be obtained?
the armed forces, career and technical education programs in high schools and community colleges.
A(n) ______ specializes in producing the tooling needed for machining operations.
toolmaker
