Precision Engineers Endangered Species
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Precision Engineers: An Endangered Species?
Summary:
Precision engineers are becoming increasingly rare as fewer individuals pursue this field in the UK. Additionally, experienced engineers are leaving for other careers, potentially leading to a severe shortage unless this trend is addressed soon.
Keywords:
Precision Engineers, Manufacturing, Industry, Engineers, Machinists
Article Body:
Precision engineers once formed the backbone of a vital industry in the UK, respected and in demand worldwide. Today, their numbers have dwindled dramatically. If they were animals, they’d be on the endangered species list.
Over the past 25 years, the number of precision engineers has steadily declined due to various factors. With fewer engineering companies and the overall decline of the industry in the UK, many have left for other careers, resulting in a permanent loss of their skills. Equally troubling is the low number of newcomers entering the profession.
Why aren't more young people pursuing engineering? It’s often seen as dirty, physically demanding, and lacking glamour. The starting pay is often lower compared to other sectors, and training can last up to 6 or 7 years before one is fully skilled. Apprenticeships, once standard, have become rare, and metalwork is seldom taught in schools. Many young people opt for jobs where they can dress well and work comfortably, like in front of a computer or in a supermarket, earning decent pay from day one. The appeal of learning a trade is lost when immediate earnings in mundane jobs appear more attractive, despite the risk of being stuck in such roles for decades.
The skills shortage in engineering has led many companies to look to the European Union for talent, especially from Poland and the Baltic states. These skilled workers are welcome and fill essential gaps, but relying on foreign talent is not ideal.
While the number of highly skilled precision engineers in the UK may be decreasing, Machined Precision Components Ltd in Watton, Norfolk, is an exception. The company employs time-served engineers with full apprenticeships and over 20 years of industry experience. Director David Isbell states, "Our engineers' vast experience ensures the highest quality products and competitive prices, delivered promptly. We couldn’t achieve this without our highly trained team."
In conclusion, the quantity of precision engineers may have diminished, but their excellence and dedication remain unmatched. Despite challenges, those who remain continue to uphold the high standards they are known for.
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