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MEET THE PRO: Sidney Ball, Industrial Maintenance
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment in a plant or factory; troubleshoot and repair equipment that has failed on the production line or in the shop.
MEET THE PRO: Sonny Moua, Automation & Robotics
Electro-mechanical technicians operate automated and robotic equipment. They use both electrical and mechanical expertise to maintain and repair the manufacturing equipment, typically found in a factory setting.
MEET THE PRO: Zach Henderson, CAD/CAM Drafter
Computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) drafters take the vision of an architect or engineer and use computer software to create 2D design drawings or 3D simulations to aid in production.
MEET THE PRO: Josh Crook, CNC Machinist
A computer numerical control (CNC) machinist runs computer-operated equipment to create machine parts, tools and other mass-produced items.
MEET THE PRO: Hayden Whitehead, CNC Service Technician
CNC service technicians primarily diagnose, troubleshoot and repair computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools. They utilize both electrical and mechanical skills. In addition, they will often operate or program these machines and may have the opportunity to interact with automation and robotics.
MEET THE PRO: Sean McGuffey, Tool & Die Maker
Tool and die makers are a class of machinists in the manufacturing industry. They make jigs, fixtures, dies, molds, machine tools, cutting tools, gauges and other tools used in manufacturing processes.
