Manufacturing engineers are responsible for all aspects
of production, from development or selection of manufacturing
methods to overseeing day-to-day operations on the factory
floor. They develop, install, and manage complex manufacturing
systems made up of people, materials, and robotics and
other automated equipment. They also develop preventive
maintenance programs, ensure that processes are efficient
and cost effective, and see to it that production quotas
and schedules are met.
Electrical installers and technicians may lay out, build,
test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental
and production electronic components, parts, equipment,
and systems. They usually work on computer equipment,
missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test
equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, among
others. They apply principles and theories of electronics,
electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic
and electrical testing, and physics and normally work
under direction of an engineering staff.
Assemblers/fabricators assemble or fit together parts
to form complete units or subassemblies at a bench,
conveyor line, or on the factory floor. Their responsibilities
may involve the use of handtools, power tools, and special
equipment in order to carry out fitting and assembly
operations.
Sheet metal workers fabricate, assemble, install, and
repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as control
boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Their responsibilities
may include any of the following: setting up and operate
fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet
metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using
hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to
join sheet metal parts; inspecting, assembling, and
smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces.
Tool and die makers analyze specifications, lay out
metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit
and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting
tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinist’s
hand tools.
Aviation Salary Range
$6-$25/hr
Aviation Educational Requirements
HS. diploma, vocational school
Machine tool operators either set-up or operate manufacturing
equipment to create various metal and plastic parts.
There are a variety of machine tool operators that operate
various machines such as punching machines, shear and
slitter machines, rolling machines, press and press
brake machines, extruding and drawing machines, and
forging machines. Most machine tools are automated.
Aviation Salary Range
$10-$16/hr
Aviation Educational Requirements
HS. diploma, vocational school
Quality control personnel may consist of inspectors,
testers, and graders that may inspect components, subassemblies,
and assemblies, and check finished parts; and examine
parts manufactured by their company or materials received
from suppliers before sending them to the production
line. On the factory floor, supervisors ensure that
laborers, equipment, and materials are used properly
to maximize productivity. Parts inspections range from
quick visual checks to detailed tests using sophisticated
instruments and electronic equipment to ensure that
parts met design specifications.
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