Английский для сварщиков. Гричин С.В. - 8 стр.

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move towards automation. However, this will be partially balanced out by
the fact that the demand for machine setters, operators and tenders should
increase. And more skilled welders on construction projects and equipment
repair should not be affected, as most of these jobs cannot be easily
automated. Because of the increased need for highly skilled welders, those
with formal training will have a much better chance of getting the position
they desire. For those considering to prepare themselves to a meaningful
welding-career, there are many options available.
There are also different professional specialties and levels, that should
be understood to make an informed choice. Some of these are: welder,
welding machine operator, welding technician, welding schedule developer,
welding procedure writer, testing laboratory technician, welding non
destructive testing inspector, welding supervisor, welding instructor,
welding engineer.
While-reading activity
Make a list of all the words in the text indicating:
a) welding professions and levels: welder, welding machine operator, …
b) trades where welding skill is used: …
c) places/fields a welder can work at (in): …
d) personal qualities a welder should have:
Answer the following questions on the text.
1. What are the trades where welding skills are used?
2. Where can welders work?
3. What personal characteristics should welders have?
4. How does the environment in which welders work vary?
5. What does it take to be s low-skilled/skilled welder?
6. What are welders able to do in terms of complexity of tasks and variety of
materials?
7. What are the job opportunities for low-skilled/skilled welders for the
nearest future as specified by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics?
8. What are the advantages of having formal training for making a welding
career?
9. As you see, welding includes various professional specialties and levels.
What is yours?
After-reading activity
Translate the following sentences from Russian into English:

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