Talking about Manufacture and Industry: English Vocabulary List

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

"The machinery is loud."

"The factory floor was filled with the hum and clatter of advanced manufacturing machinery working tirelessly."

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

"The workforce is happy."

"The company invested in training programs to improve the skills and productivity of its entire workforce."

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

"The technician fixed the printer."

"A skilled technician was called to repair the complex medical equipment in the operating room."

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

"Cars are made in factory."

"The new factory will produce thousands of electric cars each year using advanced automated machinery."

the process of assessing the products to make sure they meet the intended standards

"Quality control checks the toys."

"Rigorous quality control procedures are essential to ensure that every batch of medicine meets safety standards."