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									Share an effective approach to verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, or fixed or telescoping gauges. | 
									
										
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									What kind of experience do you have studying machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements? | 
									
										
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									Tell me how you select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties. | 
									
										
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									Share an experience in which you've successfully learned how to handle a new piece of equipment? | 
									
										
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									Tell me about a recent experience you've had working with your hands.  | 
									
										
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									Tell me about an experience in which you analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best solution to a problem. | 
									
										
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									Share an experience in which your diligence of inspecting equipment, structures, or materials helped you identify a problem or the cause of a problem.  | 
									
										
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									Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.  | 
									
										
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									Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.) | 
									
										
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									Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.  | 
									
										
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									Share an experience in which you successfully shared a difficult piece of information. (Make sure that the candidate has open lines of communication.) | 
									
										
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									Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check? | 
									
										
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									Tell me about a time when you developed your own way of doing things or were self-motivated to finish an important task. | 
									
										
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									Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.) | 
									
										
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									Share an effective method to lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques. | 
									
										
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