Agricultural Inspectors Job DescriptionAmerica’s farms and ranches feed the world.
The wood from our forests is also in great demand.
Agricultural Inspectors help to make sure that everything grown for commercial purposes meets government standards for quality and safety.
Inspectors are involved in all aspects of the production process…often examining samples along the way.
They also inspect the equipment used in the production; checking to see that it’s clean and in proper working condition
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Assemblers, Precision Job DescriptionWhile many manufacturing jobs have been automated, there are still many processes that may require manual assembly. And that’s the job of precision assemblers. These skilled workers build intricate products from manufactured parts or subassemblies -- ranging from electrical appliances and computers, to turbines, airplanes and cars.
Precision assemblers must be able to do accurate work at a fast pace
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Biological Technicians Job DescriptionScientific applications in the biological and agricultural industries have enabled our country to become one of the largest food and medicine producers in the world. Much of this research occurs in scientific laboratories where biological, agricultural and food technicians are employed.
Biological, agricultural and food Technicians set up, operate and maintain laboratory instruments, monitor experiments, make observations, calculate and record results
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Chemists Job DescriptionChemicals make up our world. Some are natural. Some are made by humans—synthetic. But each chemical has its own particular way of behaving under changing conditions such as heat, exposure to light, and combination with other substances.
Chemists study how chemicals affect each other, and how they interact with the environment. Usually they specialize in a particular kind of chemistry.
They use their knowledge to contribute to many different fields, from energy development to medicine and food processing
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Film Laboratory Technician Job DescriptionBefore motion picture footage can be edited into a film, it has to be processed, prepped, transferred and digitized into an editing system.
Film laboratory technicians process and prep the film for that transfer.
These workers are involved in many tasks in a film processing facility, and may specialize.
While it helps to have a discerning eye, some lab techs rely more on their sense of touch -- working comfortably and accurately in complete darkness!
In order to show you this, we're simulating the procedures with the lights on
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Industrial Engineers Job DescriptionFinding the most effective way to produce a product or service is the job of an Industrial Engineer. They are the bridge between management goals and operational performance. They solve problems by combining production resources: people, machines, materials, information and energy. They use mathematical techniques, expert computer systems, cost analysis, financial planning, quality control and complex distribution plans to improve profits
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Mechanical Engineering Technicians Job DescriptionMechanical engineering technicians assist Mechanical engineers in designing, developing, testing and manufacturing machinery, parts and other mechanical equipment. They troubleshoot design problems, compile flow charts, prepare drawings, take accurate measurements, lay out production lines, perform quality control testing, analyze data and write reports. Advancing from simpler, routine duties under close supervision, they go on to more difficult jobs and general supervision
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Precision Devices Inspectors and Testers Job Descriptionalso check the work of other people.
Just about every manufactured product, from the clothes we wear, to the food we eat, to the cars we drive, are subject to inspection.
And we’re fortunate to live in a country that maintains strict standards to make sure food, drugs and products are as safe as possible.
Some inspectors, testers and graders work for the government. But most work for the companies whose products they check
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