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MACHINE DESIGNER [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- machine designer
1, record 1, English, machine%20designer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- concepteur de machines
1, record 1, French, concepteur%20de%20machines
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- conceptrice de machines 1, record 1, French, conceptrice%20de%20machines
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Industrial Design
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- machine designer
1, record 2, English, machine%20designer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Along with designing and building machinery, some designers test mechanical equipment for manufacturing companies, especially on machines they personally design. ... Machine designers work in laboratories conducting scientific studies and research prior to designing products. They also use computers, including CAD [computer-aided design] systems, to create products, test data and find potential flaws within designs. 2, record 2, English, - machine%20designer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Dessin industriel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- concepteur de machines
1, record 2, French, concepteur%20de%20machines
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- conceptrice de machines 1, record 2, French, conceptrice%20de%20machines
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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