Factory Production Jobs
Maybe you're a newbie in the world of manufacturing. But not all factories are the same. Some jobs require speed and endurance, while others demand dexterity and specialized knowledge. Some require a thick skin and an ability to handle pressure. Take this quiz to see which type of factory you're best suited for.
Do you mind moving into a dormitory next to the plant?
Yes
No, that sounds great.
It depends on whether it has big-screen TVs and HBO.
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If you answered "that sounds great," then you'd enjoy the work-life balance at a consumer electronics plant.
Which of these statements best applies to you?
I want a job that mostly requires brute muscle power, rather than technical skills.
I like operating computerized machinery.
I like having a window to look out while I’m working.
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If you said you like operating computerized machinery, then you're a good fit for a steel mill.
How good are you at keeping company secrets to yourself?
My lips are sealed.
I might tell a few friends what's going on, but I'm no blabber-mouth.
I like snapping pictures of stuff and posting them on Facebook.
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If you answered "my lips are sealed," then you're a perfect candidate for a consumer electronics factory, where you might be assembling a new product the company wants no one to know about until its release onto the market.
What kind of money would you like to make at your factory job?
$8 an hour
$16 an hour
$52 an hour
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If you answered $16 an hour, then you should take a position at a steel mill.
Which of these applies to you?
I like work that requires physical exertion.
I like operating precision equipment in an air-conditioned workplace.
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If you like precision equipment and an air-conditioned workplace, then you're a good candidate for a pharmaceutical plant.
How do you feel about working with robots?
Today, they're an essential part of manufacturing.
I'm worried they might go on a "kill all humans!" rampage.
I think products should be made by hand, not by machine.
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If you answered that robots are an essential part of the manufacturing process, then you would fit in at an automobile plant.
Which was your best subject in high school?
chemistry
health
social studies
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If chemistry was your strongpoint in high school, then it'll help you out at a pharmaceutical plant.
Do you have good manual dexterity?
yes
no
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If you answered "yes," you would make a good employee at an automobile plant.
If the production line slows and the boss suddenly starts screaming at you, what would you do?
file a union grievance
quit
keep your cool, and work extra hard to get things up and running normally.
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If you answered "keep your cool," you'd fly under the radar at a consumer electronics plant.
Which of these applies to you?
I like doing the same thing all the time.
I'd enjoy working in a production team and rotating through different tasks.
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If you said you like working as a team and rotating through tasks, then you should apply for a job with a pharmaceutical plant.
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