Automated Manufacturing Technician |
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| Did You Know? | |
| Did you know.... | |
| Nine out of ten robots in existence today are Industrial Robots. What does this mean? This means that robots are working for people everywhere in factories, laboratories, warehouses, energy plants, hospitals, and many other industries. Several years ago, the majority, 90 percent, of robots that "worked" were used in car manufacturing companies. These robots worked on assembly lines doing a variety of tasks. Now, only half the robots in the world are busy building cars. Manufacturing companies need highly skilled people to keep these robots running and working efficiently. | |
| Where can we find robots in the real world? | |
| The majority of robots are found in factories as stated previously, but there are many other types of robots, though, that we probably hear most about in the news. Some interesting places robots have traveled include space, the depths of the ocean, inside volcanoes, into buildings containing bombs, and others. Robots are sent out when the "mission" may be too dangerous for a human. Robots are regularly used by police forces around the world to disarm bombs, and by scientists to venture inside volcanoes to gather important data. | |
| Why consider Automated Manufacturing? | |
| If you are planning to go to work right after high school, you will discover that the field of automated manufacturing technology does not limit you to a job you may outgrow. A good technical education can give you: • Immediate job opportunities to develop your skill as a automated technician • The security of a skill needed nationally • Competitive wages • A variety of jobs and responsibilities world-wide • Access to specialized training • Growth opportunities with new and emerging technologies • Potential for promotion as a supervisor, inspector, manager, or engineer |
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