On Jul 26, 8:21*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
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On Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:58:20 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
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On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:23:25 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
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The guys who operate them don't need near as much skill as the worker
they replaced and the robot does a more consistent job.

Not necessarily. The person who now controls a whole production line
from
a
control room has to be highly skilled.

That is said by a person who doesn't understand how long it takes to
learn to be a machinist or even a good welder.
The computer operator can learn his job in a week. Most of the
processes are actually monitored by another computer. There are
usually a couple of techs around who have a bit of training but not as
much as you would suspect. These machines are like most of the
computer *industry. It is cheaper to replace whole assemblies than to
fix them.
We called it "cut open the box" technology.

I don't think you know me well enough to make such a statement. There is
extensive training for many, many professions, including computer
"operator"
(sounds like you're not to familiar with those requirements).

I have spent more time in computer rooms that you have on the planet.

Yet, you claim that someone who is minimally trained can operate an assembly
line system? I don't think so.


It would depend on the assembly line, D'Plume. I'm sure you would know
how to run a simple punch press. However I wouldn't bet the wad on it