Job description
Within the manufacturing sector, there are many roles include: assemblers, welders, operators, production managers, and quality control inspectors. Although these roles are distinct, general tasks include:
Within the manufacturing sector, there are many roles include: assemblers, welders, operators, production managers, and quality control inspectors. Although these roles are distinct, general tasks include:
- Putting together different pieces of products.
- Using tools and machines to join and assemble parts.
- Setting up, maintaining and operating machines.
- Examining materials and products for hazards, defects, or deviations
Skills
To excel in the manufacturing sector, it is advantageous to have the following skills that employers look for:
To excel in the manufacturing sector, it is advantageous to have the following skills that employers look for:
- Attention to detail
- Mechanical reasoning
- Communication and cooperation
- Ability to work on own initiative and independence
- Operating computers or computerised machinery
- Critical thinking
- Dependable
- Quick learner, and ability to be cross trained
Requirements
To gain a management position, most employers look for a bachelor's degree in business or industrial engineering. Assemblers, welders, operators, and quality control managers should have a high school diploma or training through apprenticeship programmes.
To gain a management position, most employers look for a bachelor's degree in business or industrial engineering. Assemblers, welders, operators, and quality control managers should have a high school diploma or training through apprenticeship programmes.