Machining Fundamentals 24
Chapter Review
Summary
• Machining careers are divided into four main
categories—semiskilled, skilled, technical, and
professional—based on training and level of
education.
• Information on machining-related careers can
be found through a school’s career center, from
instructors, the Internet, community colleges
or career and technical education centers, state
employment services, the armed forces, or the
Department of Labor.
• Employers are looking for very specifi c traits
in their employees including work-related
skills, knowledge, and ability, but also honesty,
dependability, teamwork and communication,
initiative, and proper grooming and dress.
• What is on your résumé may get you hired, but
in order to keep and advance in your chosen
career it is very important to keep up-to-date
with new skills and advances in technology.
Review Questions
Answer the following questions using the information
provided in this chapter.
1. List the four general categories of
metalworking occupations.
2. ______ workers are those who perform
operations that do not require a high degree of
skill or training.
3. The ______ worker usually starts his or her
career as an apprentice.
4. Other than apprenticeship programs, where
can specialized career training now be
obtained?
5. Describe what an all-around machinist is
expected to do.
6. What does a layout specialist do?
7. List fi ve areas of knowledge a part
programmer should have to perform his or her
job properly.
8. What are some of the duties of a technician?
9. List the areas of study usually included in a
technician’s educational program.
10. List three sources of information on
metalworking occupations.
11. List fi ve traits an employer wants in a
prospective employee.
12. List fi ve factors that can lead to rejection for
employment.
13. What is a job résumé?
14. Why should a résumé be prepared in advance?
15. List three questions an employee should ask
when selecting a place of employment?
16. What are three factors that can lead to job
termination?
17. What is necessary if you want to keep and
advance in your chosen career?