Roles and responsibilities High Level Role Overview Machinist Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts Review blueprints to determine operational methods or sequences Machine wide variety of hard and soft metal parts for the Aerospace and Semi-Conductor industries May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools, using welding equipment, grinding equipment and cutting equipment Finisher Hand finish and deburr a wide variety of metal parts and castings for the Aerospace and Semi-Conductor industries Work with a variety of basic deburr & hand finish tools Knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures Assembly / Inspection Inspect, test, sort, sample and weigh various materials, parts and products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications Read work orders, blueprints and other instructions to determine products meet customers’ specifications, material requirements, operational methods or sequences Knowledge of manufacturing processes Deep dive into the Machinist role follows
The Machinist role follows a straightforward career path Talent Surplus The Machinist role follows a straightforward career path Talent Deficit High Volume Limited Volume Machinist 4 (Set-up Machinist) External talent Machinist 1 (Intern / Apprentice) Machinist 2 (Operator) Machinist 3 (Production Machinist) Supervisor Machinist Lead (Supervision)
Occupation-specific competencies necessary for each role Pre-required Occupation-specific competencies necessary for each role Required up-skill Required Roles: Machinist I Machinist II Machinist III Machinist IV Lead Machinist Competencies Equipment Check Equipment Check Equipment Check Equipment Check Equipment Check Machinery Machinery Machinery Machinery Machinery Basic Machine Tools Basic Machine Tools Advanced Machine Tools Advanced Machine Tools Advanced Machine Tools Basic Manufacturing Process Basic Manufacturing Process Adv. Manufacturing Process Adv. Manufacturing Process Adv. Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Personal Safety Personal Safety Personal Safety Personal Safety Basic Mathematics Basic Mathematics Basic Mathematics Advanced Mathematics Advanced Mathematics Equipment Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Basic Welding Advanced Welding Advanced Welding Advanced Welding Industrial Safety Industrial Safety Industrial Safety Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Properties of Materials Properties of Materials Properties of Materials Manual Machining Manual Machining Manual Machining Manual Machining OSHA Basics OSHA Basics OSHA Basics OSHA Basics Basic Computer-Aided Manufacturing Adv. Computer-Aided Manufacturing Adv. Computer-Aided Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design Industrial Design Lean Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design Industrial Design Industrial Design Manufacturing Standards Manufacturing Standards Employee Training Employee Training HR Management & Planning Basic Administrative Functions Supply Chain Management
Foundational competencies necessary for each role Pre-required Foundational competencies necessary for each role Required up-skill Required Roles: Machinist I Machinist II Machinist III Machinist IV Lead Machinist Competencies Active Learning Active Learning Active Learning Active Learning Active Learning Operation Monitoring Operation Monitoring Operation Monitoring Operation Monitoring Operation Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Quality Control Analysis Quality Control Analysis Quality Control Analysis Equipment Selection Equipment Selection Equipment Selection Equipment Selection Operation & Control Operation & Control Operation & Control Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Operations Analysis Complex Problem Solving Management of Personnel
Interpersonal competencies necessary for each role Pre-required Interpersonal competencies necessary for each role Required up-skill Required Roles: Machinist I Machinist II Machinist III Machinist IV Lead Machinist Competencies Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Teamwork/Projects Teamwork/Projects Teamwork/Projects Communication Communication Communication Communication Project Follow-Through Project Follow-Through Project Follow-Through Team Building Team Building Team Building Leadership Problem Sensitivity Monitoring Team Management
Competency overview for Machinist career path Pre-required Competency overview for Machinist career path Required up-skill Required Competencies Machinist I Machinist II Machinist III Machinist IV Lead Machinist Occupation-Specific Competencies Equipment Check Equipment Maintenance Advanced Machine Tools Advanced Mathematics Advanced Mathematics Machinery Basic Welding Advanced Manufacturing Process Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing Basic Machine Tools Industrial Safety Advanced Welding Manufacturing Standards Manufacturing Standards Basic Manufacturing Process Properties of Materials Basic Computer-Aided Manufacturing Employee Training Employee Training Personal Safety Manual Machining Lean Manufacturing HR Management & Planning Basic Mathematics OSHA Basics Industrial Design Basic Administrative Functions Supply Chain Management Foundational Competencies Active Learning Quality Control Analysis Operation & Control Judgment and Decision Making Operations Analysis Operation Monitoring Equipment Selection Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving Management of Personnel Interpersonal Competencies Active Listening Teamwork/Projects Project Follow-Through Leadership Problem Sensitivity Office Etiquette Communication Team Building Monitoring Team Management Note: (1) This competency is previously required in a lower position (e.g., Machinist 1, Machinist 2) and requires advancement (e.g., additional training or certification)
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist I Pre-required Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist I Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Equipment Check Knowledge to successfully complete process planning, hand operations such as drilling, reaming, and sawing, layout, inspection techniques, and safety standards Knowledge to successfully complete process planning, basic manual milling machining applications, machine set ups, operations, inspection techniques and safety standards Machinery Understanding machinery, terminology, measurement, layouts, print reading, machine set‐ups, hand tools, quality measurement devices (e.g. rules, calipers, micrometers), and cutting tools Basic Machine Tools Awareness of key production processes including turning, milling, and drilling; able to measure and document components to validate key parameters and qualities (to ensure high quality) Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Able to work with pieces and equipment safely; safety in the machine shop Basic Mathematics Competency in math skills and concepts that are necessary in shop activities, including use of fractions, fraction to decimal conversion, and calculations angles
Basic Manufacturing Process Pre-required Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist I Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Equipment Check NIMS Credentials Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout 1 credential Online Machinery NIMS Credentials Manual Machining Skills I 1 credential Online National Tooling & Machining Association Machine Tools 30-40 hours Online Basic Machine Tools Mesa Community College Machine Processes, Theory & Application 1 semester In-person Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety NIMS Credentials Measurement, Materials & Safety 1 credential Online National Tooling & Machining Association Basic Math 30-40 hours Online Basic Mathematics
Key foundational competencies: Machinist I Pre-required Key foundational competencies: Machinist I Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making Pay attention to machines, gauges and dials during operation in order to detect dull cutting tools and excessive vibration Operation Monitoring
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist I Pre-required Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist I Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Active Learning TBD N/A N/A N/A Operation Monitoring National Tooling & Machining Association Dimensional Metrology: Applications and Techniques 30-40 hours Online
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist I Pre-required Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist I Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying (e.g., supervisors) to maximize learning, understanding occupation-specific terms and their meaning (e.g., “turn” means use a lathe) Complete assignments to meet work schedules and keep supervisor informed of progress Office Etiquette
Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist I Pre-required Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist I Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Active Listening Lynda.com course Becoming an Active Listener 1 hour Online Dale Carnegie Professional Effectiveness Courses 15 hours Online Office Etiquette
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist II Pre-required Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist II Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Equipment Maintenance Proficiency with equipment assembly, maintenance, efficiency, repair, cleaning, installation, and inspection Understanding the welding processes along with other essential topics, including welding terminology, weld design, electrical theory, the weldability of metals, and welding quality control Basic Welding Industrial Safety Able to safely and appropriately use industrial equipment, demonstrating skills in layout techniques Properties of Materials Understanding the manufacturing properties of materials used throughout the manufacturing process (e.g., the behavior of materials under load, stress and strain) Quickly determine the type of tools and equipment needed to perform a job; Able to to use and understand manual tools (e.g., Jig Grind and Jig Bore) Manual Machining Basic understanding of the occupational safety and health administration regulations and recommendations; identify the different types of OSHA violations OSHA Basics Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Pre-required Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist II Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Equipment Maintenance NIMS Credentials Preventative Maintenance 1 credential Online Basic Welding American Welding Society Welding Fundamentals I 14 hours Online Industrial Safety National Tooling & Machining Association Basic Shop Technology 30-40 hours Online Properties of Materials National Tooling & Machining Association Specialty Materials 30-40 hours Online Manual Machining NIMS Credentials Manual Machining III 1 credential Online OSHA Basics OSHA.com Introduction to OSHA & the OSHA Act 4 credits Online Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Key foundational competencies: Machinist II Pre-required Key foundational competencies: Machinist II Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Quality Control Analysis Able to control the quality of manufacturing products by helping to fix the sources of defects immediately, methods to improve productivity, reduce defect rates, and reduce re-work and waste Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job Equipment Selection Active Learning Operation Monitoring
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist II Pre-required Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist II Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Quality Control Analysis National Tooling & Machining Association Quality Control – SPC/Inspection 30-40 hours Online On-site tutorial on criteria used for equipment selection On-site training TBD In-person Equipment Selection Active Learning Operation Monitoring
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist II Pre-required Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist II Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Teamwork/Projects Able to work with teams on special projects Able to effectively communication with operators, technicians, supervisors and other applicable staff members Communication Active Listening Office Etiquette
Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist II Pre-required Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist II Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Teamwork/Projects Mesa Community College Special Projects 1 semester In-person Communication Arizona State University Communicating Effectively 1 day In-person Active Listening Office Etiquette
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist III Pre-required Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist III Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Advanced Machine Tools Certified Machinist; Certification with machine tools such as power grinders, milling cutters, drill presses, lathes, calipers, tool dies, and their dial indicators Advanced knowledge of key production processes; Able to determine causes of operating errors and to find a solution to the problem Adv. Manufacturing Process Advanced Welding Advanced understanding of welding (e.g. gasmetal arc welding, stick welding, structural welding, pipe welding) and welding equipment (portable grinders, cutting torch, etc.) Basic Comp.-Aided Manufacturing Able to write simple programs; Proficiency with computer assisted design programs (e.g. CAD, CAM) and processes/machines (e.g. 5-axis machining, CNC machines, mills, and lathes) Able to implement lean tools and practices in the manufacturing process; applying 5s or 6s training Lean Manufacturing Able to use the proper terminology, symbols, and guidelines associated with reading and sketching blueprints, and how these are applied in a manufacturing environment Industrial Design Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Basic Mathematics Equipment Maintenance Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics
Pre-required Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist III Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Advanced Machine Tools Mesa Community College Advanced Machine Tools 1 semester In-person Adv. Manufacturing Process National Tooling & Machining Association Advanced Manufacturing Technology 30-40 hours Online Advanced Welding NIMS Credentials Metalforming Level I 1 credential Online Basic Comp.-Aided Manufacturing National Tooling & Machining Association CNC-Programming Operations 30-40 hours Online Lean Manufacturing Mesa Community College Lean Manufacturing 1 semester In-person Industrial Design National Tooling & Machining Association Basic Blueprint 30-40 hours Online Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Basic Mathematics Equipment Maintenance Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics
Key foundational competencies: Machinist III Pre-required Key foundational competencies: Machinist III Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Operation & Control Ability to control the operations of machining equipment and systems Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Critical Thinking Active Learning Operation Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Equipment Selection
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist III Pre-required Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist III Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Operation & Control University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education Manufacturing Operations Management Certificate 16 credits Online Critical Thinking Dale Carnegie Critical Thinking: Tools for Effective Action 3 hours Online Active Learning Operation Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Equipment Selection
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist III Pre-required Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist III Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Project Follow-Through Able to consistently complete project and manufacturing deadlines Able to coach for improved performance by following a step-by-step process and use the appraisal meeting to focus on future growth and training for others Team Building Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication
Project Follow-Through Pre-required Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist III Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Project Follow-Through Dale Carnegie Goal Setting and Accountability 2 hours Online Dale Carnegie Coaching for Improved Performance 2 hours Online Team Building Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist IV Pre-required Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist IV Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Advanced Mathematics Proficient in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes, and spaces; deep knowledge of Trigonometry, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Adv. Comp.-Aided Manufacturing Proficiency with computer assisted design programs (e.g. CAD, CAM) and processes/machines (e.g. 5-axis machining, CNC machines, mills, and lathes) Manufacturing Standards Develop standard techniques and work instructions and create documentation; Establish time standards for operations Employee Training Train personnel on proper standards and methods Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Basic Mathematics Equipment Maintenance Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics Advanced Machine Tools Advanced Manufacturing Process Advanced Welding Basic Computer-Aided Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design
Pre-required Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist IV Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Advanced Mathematics National Tooling & Machining Association Advanced Applied Math 30-40 hours Online Adv. Comp.-Aided Manufacturing National Tooling & Machining Association Master CAM 30-40 hours Online Manufacturing Standards National Tooling & Machining Association Advanced Manufacturing Processes 30-40 hours Online Employee Training NIMS Credentials OJT Trainer TBD Online Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Basic Mathematics Equipment Maintenance Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics Advanced Machine Tools Advanced Manufacturing Process Advanced Welding Basic Computer-Aided Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design
Key foundational competencies: Machinist IV Pre-required Key foundational competencies: Machinist IV Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Judgment & Decision Making Evolution due to constant emergence of new machine programs and tools; changes present more options to employees considering multiple solutions, tools, processes, etc. Methods for organizations in how to plan and schedule a project effectively using new technologies (machines, quality systems, lean techniques) Complex Problem Solving Active Learning Operation Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Equipment Selection Operation & Control Critical Thinking
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist IV Pre-required Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist IV Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Judgment & Decision Making Dale Carnegie Analyze Problems and Make Decisions 3 hours Online Complex Problem Solving Mesa Community College Project Management in Quality Organizations 1 semester In-person Active Learning Operation Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Equipment Selection Operation & Control Critical Thinking
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist IV Pre-required Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist IV Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Leadership Able to lead and direct others and work in conjunction with supervision and engineering to accomplish a variety of tasks to improve efficiency and productivity Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action Monitoring Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication Project Follow-Through Team Building
Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist IV Pre-required Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist IV Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Leadership Mesa Community College Leadership & Empowerment Strategies 1 semester In-person Monitoring Mesa Community College Teamwork Dynamics 1 semester In-person Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication Project Follow-Through Team Building
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist Lead Pre-required Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist Lead Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Advanced Mathematics Proficient in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes, and spaces; deep knowledge of Trigonometry, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Proficiency with computer assisted design programs (e.g. CAD, CAM) and processes/machines (e.g. 5-axis machining, CNC machines, mills, and lathes) Adv. Comp.-Aided Manufacturing Manufacturing Standards Develop standard techniques and work instructions and create documentation; Establish time standards for operations Employee Training Train personnel on proper standards and methods Identifies and manages HR needs of an organizations in ways like succession planning, job analysis, performance appraisals, organizational development, and HR policies HR Management & Planning Experience dealing with planning, budgeting, and organizing different resources (human, financial, or physical); activities may include weekly scheduling and managing expenses Basic Administrative Functions Develop standard techniques and work instructions and create documentation; Establish time standards for operations Supply Chain Management Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Basic Mathematics Equipment Maintenance Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics Advanced Machine Tools Advanced Manufacturing Process Advanced Welding Basic Computer-Aided Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design
Pre-required Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist Lead Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Advanced Mathematics National Tooling & Machining Association Advanced Applied Math 30-40 hours Online Adv. Comp.-Aided Manufacturing National Tooling & Machining Association Master CAM 30-40 hours Online Manufacturing Standards National Tooling & Machining Association Advanced Manufacturing Processes 39-40 hours Online Employee Training NIMS Credentials OJT Trainer TBD Online HR Management & Planning Mesa Community College Human Relations in Business 1 semester In-person Basic Administrative Functions TBD N/A N/A N/A Supply Chain Management Mesa Community College Supply Chain Management 1 semester In-person Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Basic Manufacturing Process Personal Safety Basic Mathematics Equipment Maintenance Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics Advanced Machine Tools Advanced Manufacturing Process Advanced Welding Basic Computer-Aided Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design
Key foundational competencies: Machinist Lead Pre-required Key foundational competencies: Machinist Lead Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Operations Analysis Evaluating and advancing current operations (e.g., production time, quality) Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job Management of Personnel Active Learning Operation Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Equipment Selection Operation & Control Critical Thinking
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist Lead Pre-required Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist Lead Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Operations Analysis Mesa Community College Statistical Process Control 1 semester In-person TBD N/A N/A N/A Management of Personnel Active Learning Operation Monitoring Quality Control Analysis Equipment Selection Operation & Control Critical Thinking
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist Lead Pre-required Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist Lead Required up-skill Required Competency Overview Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem Able to work with and lead personnel (e.g., circulators, technicians) to resolve problems and efficiently find solutions Team Management Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication Project Follow-Through Team Building
Project Follow-Through Pre-required Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist Lead Required up-skill Required Specific course(s) or program(s) Length Delivery Educational provider Problem Sensitivity Dale Carnegie Managing Conflict in the Workplace 3 hours Online Dale Carnegie Organizational Leadership Courses 17 hours Online Team Management Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication Project Follow-Through Team Building