Job Hunting
What term describes a candidate who works well with others, collaborates effectively, and contributes to group success in a workplace?
Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to protect workers’ hearing in noisy manufacturing or machining environments?
EARPLUGS or EAR MUFFS
Which machine tool is primarily used for operations like facing, turning, drilling, and threading by holding and rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool?
LATHE
Which construction material is made by combining cement, sand, gravel, and water, and is widely used for structural foundations and buildings?
CONCRETE
What is the term for the small pieces of material removed from a workpiece during machining processes like turning, milling, or drilling?
METAL CHIPS
What is another name in English for a CV (curriculum vitae)?
RÉSUMÉ
Which form of eye protection is worn to shield the eyes from flying chips, dust, or chemical splashes in mechanical workshops?
GOGGLES or SAFETY GLASSES
What machining process involves rotating a workpiece while a single-point cutting tool removes material to reduce its diameter or create a cylindrical shape?
TURNING
What type of materials, such as nylon or polyester, are man-made through chemical processes rather than being naturally occurring?
SYNTHETIC
What type of machine uses computer-controlled instructions to automate machining operations such as cutting, drilling, and milling?
CNC
What do the letters stand for in the acronym VET?
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
What tool is used to securely hold a workpiece in place during machining, welding, or assembly operations to prevent movement?
CLAMP
Which machine tool is primarily used to remove material from a workpiece by feeding it against a rotating cutting tool to produce flat or contoured surfaces?
MILLING MACHINE
Which metal is commonly used in electrical wiring and heat exchangers due to its excellent electrical and thermal conductivity?
COPPER
What is the abbreviation for the computer-based technology that engineers use to design, modify, and optimize parts or assemblies before physical production?
CAD
In a job interview, what personal quality is demonstrated when you speak clearly, maintain good posture, and express your skills without hesitation?
CONFIDENT
What safety devices are installed on machines to protect operators from moving parts, flying debris, or accidental contact during operation?
Which machine is used to produce a smooth and precise finish on flat surfaces by removing small amounts of material using an abrasive wheel?
What class of materials is formed by combining two or more distinct materials to achieve superior mechanical properties, such as fiberglass or carbon fiber reinforced plastics?
COMPOSITES
What do you call the basic unprocessed material, such as metal, plastic, or wood, that is used as the starting point for manufacturing a finished product?
RAW MATERIAL
What formal greeting should you use at the beginning of a cover letter or email when you don’t know the recipient’s name?
Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Hiring Manager,
To whom it may concern,
What process (VERB) is performed to remove sharp edges or rough surfaces from a machined part to improve safety and functionality?
Which machining process is used to create helical grooves on the internal or external surface of a cylindrical workpiece, such as screws or bolts?
THREADING or THREAD CUTTING
Which term describes the property of a material that allows it to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking?
MALLEABLE
In machining, what term refers to the distance a cutting tool or workpiece advances during one revolution or pass, directly affecting surface finish and production speed?
FEED RATE