INTERESTS
Do you like to sew, weave, knit, or do any similar hands-on projects?
Do you enjoy building things out of wood?
Are you interested in learning how to operate a 3D printer to make metal parts for a machine?
Are you a fixer who likes to understand how things work?
Would you like to learn how to operate a printing press?
Can you see yourself installing or repairing a new washer and dryer in someone's home?
People in this career field can:
Work in a bakery making and selling cupcakes
Measure, connect, and weld parts together
Build cabinets or dining tables for customers
Use technology to design better product packaging
Test laser systems and fiber optics equipment
Oversee production and identify any defects in goods and materials
Make alterations to clothing to fit customers
Install and maintain equipment and machinery
Operate a robot to increase production on an assembly line
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