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Expertly applies sealants, varnishes and paints as required, then adds the finishing touches that transform cabinets into functional works of art.

Installs, maintains, repairs, dismantles and reassembles machinery in industrial and construction settings.

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Involves electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning systems or painting and roofing tasks; needs a good working knowledge of many repair and maintenance tasks.

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Designs, develops, tests and supervises the manufacture of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and more.

Installs, maintains and repairs heating, cooling and refrigeration systems.

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Operates and programs machine tools such as lathes, mills and grinders controlled by a computer to produce precision metal or plastic parts.

Takes a print or model of a particular component and determines how to optimize the machining of this component best.

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Helps engineers solve problems affecting manufacturing layout or production.

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Focuses on designing and operating integrated systems to produce high-quality, economically competitive products, including computer networks, robots and more.

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Specialize in supervising day-to-day operations, contractors and personnel involved in the manufacturing environment.

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Oversees the daily operations of a manufacturing facility. Coordinates, plans and directs all the activities in the production process.

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Installs, maintains and repairs automated machinery and computer-controlled mechanical systems in industrial settings; tests, operates or maintains robotic equipment at worksites.

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Monitors production metrics, responds to and resolves problems and recommends process improvements, new technologies and methods to maximize operational efficiency.

Monitors the quality of incoming and outgoing products for manufacturing companies.

Monitors the staff and steps involved in production processes and ensures a company's products meet high-quality standards.

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Joins metal parts using various welding techniques.

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