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At Packaging Corporation of America, this role involves assembling and inspecting cardboard boxes before they’re shipped out.
What is a production worker?
Kovatch Castings uses this process to pour liquid metal into molds to create precise components.
What is investment casting?
This basic math skill is essential for measuring materials, reading blueprints, and ensuring accuracy in production at companies like RW Screw LLC and Kovatch Castings.
What is understanding fractions and decimals?
The person who operates machines that shape metal, plastic, or rubber into useful parts.
What is a machinist?
Ohio ranks in the top 3 states in the U.S. for manufacturing jobs. (T/F)
What is true?
At NMG Aerospace, you could start as this type of technician, assembling and testing aircraft parts to ensure they meet quality standards.
What is an assembly technician?
Many companies, including Packaging Corporation of America, use this process to turn wood pulp into cardboard.
What is paperboard manufacturing?
At Packaging Corporation of America and Sandridge Crafted Foods, employees must have this skill to ensure safety and follow company procedures.
What is attention to detail?
This type of engineer helps design new products and improve manufacturing processes.
What is a mechanical engineer?
Sandridge Crafted Foods produces over this many pounds of fresh, ready-to-eat food every year.
What is 50 million pounds?
This entry-level job at RW Screw LLC involves operating machines that cut and shape metal parts for various industries.
What is a CNC machine operator?
Hynes Industries uses this process to shape steel into beams and components without welding.
What is roll forming?
Employees at Hexpol Compounding Americas and Metallus often use this skill to lift, carry, and operate machinery in a fast-paced environment.
What is physical stamina?
This specialist ensures that all products meet safety and performance standards before leaving the factory.
What is a quality control inspector?
Over this percentage of Northeast Ohio’s economy is directly tied to manufacturing.
What is 20%?
At Sandridge Crafted Foods, this job involves checking ingredients, operating food processing equipment, and ensuring food safety.
What is a food production technician?
Sandridge Crafted Foods uses this method to keep their prepared meals fresh and safe to eat.
What is vacuum-sealing?
This skill helps employees at NMG Aerospace and Powell Electrical Systems follow instructions when assembling complex parts for aerospace and electrical systems.
What is reading comprehension?
This worker applies coatings, such as those used by Beringer Plating, Inc., to protect metal parts.
What is a metal finisher?
On average, Ohio manufacturers export over this many billions of dollars in goods each year.
What is $50 billion?
Livi Steel, Inc. and Hynes Industries both offer this hands-on career, where workers weld metal parts together for construction and manufacturing.
What is a welder?
This Northeast Ohio company specializes in applying protective coatings to prevent metal parts from corroding.
What is Beringer Plating, Inc.?
At Hickory Harvest Foods and Beringer Plating, working well with others is important for meeting production goals and solving problems efficiently.
What is teamwork and communication?
This person manages the entire production process, ensuring that materials, labor, and machines work efficiently.
What is a production manager?
This percentage of manufacturing companies in Ohio are small businesses, employing fewer than 500 workers.
What is 90%?