--- title: "Manufacturing a Career on the Factory Floor: Part 8" description: "This blog series intends to bust some \"manufacturing myths\". Careers in manufacturing are not dirty and boring! They are bright, clean and versatile." image: https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Nicole2-1.jpeg --- - [Contact Us](https://www.zentech.com/contact) (443) 348-4500 - [Customer Login](http://207.87.225.180/portal/) - [Blog](https://info.zentech.com/blog) - [News](https://www.zentech.com/news/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ZentechManufacturing/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/zentechman) MENU [![Zentech Manufacturing, Inc](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Zentech_May2018/images/zentech-logo.png)](https://www.zentech.com) X - [Blog](https://info.zentech.com/blog) - [News](https://www.zentech.com/news/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ZentechManufacturing/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/zentechman) - [Contact Us](https://www.zentech.com/contact) (443) 348-4500 - [Customer Login](http://207.87.225.180/portal/) ![Banner Image](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Zentech_May2018/images/top-page-banner.jpg?width=2000&height=176&name=top-page-banner.jpg) # Manufacturing a Career on the Factory Floor: Part 8 Posted by [Stephanie Austin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-austin) on Thu, Aug 10, 2023 @ 07:50 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) This blog series intends to shatter some "manufacturing myths".  Sometimes there is a perception of manufacturing being dirty, dead-end, unskilled, monotonous and boring. The reality is, it's bright, clean, fulfilling, hi-tech, versatile and rewarding! ![Mfg Myth Graphic-2](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mfg%20Myth%20Graphic-2.jpg?width=447&height=327&name=Mfg%20Myth%20Graphic-2.jpg) I had the privilege of interviewing some Zentech employees - a way of humanizing the manufacturing industry to demonstrate why you may want to consider a manufacturing career. #### Nicole - Inventory and Warehouse, Zentech Dallas **Stephanie: What do you do here at Zentech?**  Nicole: I work with the inventory in the warehouse.  **How long have you been at Zentech?**   ![Nicole2-1](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nicole2-1.jpeg?width=268&height=312&name=Nicole2-1.jpeg) Nicole: I have been here for a year.  **Stephanie: Were you working in manufacturing before this? **  Nicole: Yes I was.  **Stephanie: So, what other manufacturing work have you done? **  Nicole: I came from a company that built monitors. I worked next to the engineers, and I helped make their first prototypes.   **Stephanie: Did you earn any special certifications? **  Nicole: Yes, we regularly did onsite training for specialized certifications.  **Stephanie: So, what made you decide to come to Zentech? **  Nicole: During COVID, my previous employer was struggling, and I saw a job listing at Zentech on Indeed and someone also referred me. And I’ve been at home ever since.  **Stephanie: Did you always want to be in manufacturing?**   Nicole: It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I always wanted to be an engineer actually. I also like to work with my hands and deal with people, so this field was a great fit for me.  ![Nicole1](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nicole1.jpeg?width=284&height=379&name=Nicole1.jpeg) **Stephanie: The younger generation, it seems like their perception of manufacturing is dirty, monotonous, etc. What would you say to them?**  Nicole: It’s a great career start for them. It’s not dirty or monotonous but you do have to be focused. There’s a lot of details and processes in manufacturing. And if you start in one area, you don’t have to stay there. There’s lots of possibilities.   **Stephanie: There’s a lot of versatility within a manufacturing plant that I don’t think people realize. What do you think you’d like to do next?**   Nicole: I’d like to learn how to operate the SMT machines – I always like a challenge. Our machines are always humming, and I like to stay busy, so I’m looking forward to learning that next.   **Stephanie: Thank you Nicole for your poisitive attitude and contribution to Zentech!**      If you would like to know more about careers at Zentech, visit our [Zentech Careers website.](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=05d75c38-c14e-4ce9-9d8f-f565ba270e2e&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US) Additional Resources:  [IPC Educational Foundation](http://www.careersinelectronics.com) - Electronics Career Profiles [Creators Wanted ](http://www.creatorswanted.org)- Find manufacturing jobs, career pathways and training programs About Zentech: [Zentech Manufacturing](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.zentech.com%2Fe3t%2FCtc%2FF6%2B113%2Fc12HL04%2FVW66FZ3qX9dKW64LgYk3m_kbRV7Wb0N4Y_NzVN3_3-GZ3lLzNV1-WJV7CgTsQV1Nn5F45nzPzW9jm4MD21JhVVW72sVh779Rvp3N7B0q5MT3h98W9bLV0N6MHCb8W5PpTdc7YwC_HW1mMb166vfxSjW8r3W-l8JGDmpW4-LKDf1f4GGqW5CmMBQ65l62VV5zBxq2F3rv0W6W43jY6dp08TW2fFvYl5lNJX7W6935Nl1_C7jgW1tLzfp2tzjv7W4rx9NR5xkb40N75g-3FdKh08W6STfPf4h2LKf38qG1&data=05%7C01%7Caustins%40zentech.com%7C63915bd1be0a43ae2a9d08db35deb723%7Cd91320887d8f4cf8932a8fba60b69c10%7C0%7C0%7C638163002943549474%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uuJIQ47oVOw4RuGlKbdccE7VP5twdfDubEdaoJIQ91I%3D&reserved=0), an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) small business, is primarily focused on the defense, aerospace, and medical industries, specializing in producing highly complex electronic and electromechanical circuit card assemblies. 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