Pbs: Career Connections: Die Shop Manager

Ever wonder where all those parts that make machines run come from? Welcome to the die shop. A short video details the education and training required to become a die shop manager.

A video focuses on the career of a warehouse manager. Learn how he uses supply chain computer technology to monitor inbound and outbound products in his rewarding job in a large, 24/7, warehouse operation. [3:21]

A video describing the career of a welder. Learn how the majority of these jobs are in manufacturing and involve forming a permanent bond to metal by heating the pieces. [3:51]

Learn about the many careers available in the area of natural sciences including that of a forest services manager who leads projects for forest health and sustainability in this video. [3:19]

Watch this video to hear from a young manager as he discusses his journey and role in a major U.S. company. [5:15]

Do you know all the tasks a human resource manager carries out? Watch this video to see how a human resource manager recruits, screens and trains job applicants, protects workers, and acts a liaison between employers and employees. [4:42]

Find out what it takes to be a welding shop supervisor, the person who inspects the work of others, with a short video.

Managing a supply chain is all about monitoring inbound and outbound products. Meet one manager who uses computer technology to make sure all runs smoothly.

The lean manufacturing manager's job is to keep production costs down by increasing the efficiency of the production processes. Viewers get the inside scoop as they watch a short video of a manager's typical day at Whirlpool Corporation.

Human resource managers wear many hats, from recruiting, to training job applicants, to protecting workers. A short video looks at some of the many roles played by the HR staff.