Up-Skilling Program Input from Skillful

Roles and responsibilities differ between the levels of skill Part of Typical path Additional possibility Machinist Level Role Overview Operator 1 Load and unload parts Solely focused on mechanics of the machines, no coding Operator 2 Load and unload parts May be required to inspect equipment, structures, or materials Process Technician Perform and document the daily manufacturing operations Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations Quality Technician Monitors certain products and parts to ensure their quality is up to standard Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products Quality Manager In charge of quality control and supervision Read work orders to determine product specifications or materials requirements and determine operational methods or sequences Mold Maker Perform sets, starts ups and trouble shooting of molds in all sizes/types of injection molding machines

Direct External Hiring Talent Surplus DRAFT Typical Career Path Talent Deficit High Volume Limited Volume Temp Agency Operator 1 Operator 2 Process Technician Mold Maker Quality Technician Quality Manager Direct External Hiring

Skillful, and many other organizations, distinguish three major types of skills Skill Type Overview Example Competency 1 Occupation-specific skills Competencies surrounding specific hard skills necessary for completion of a given occupation or industry’s key tasks and activities Ability to set-up various machines Ability to make a mold 2 Foundational skills Fundamental, underlying competencies relevant to a large number of occupations and industries Critical thinking Complex problem solving Coordination Interpersonal skills 3 Skills used in every day communication and interaction, both individually and in groups Office etiquette Emotional management Psychological Grit Communication skills

Training program: Operator 1 to Operator 2 DRAFT Skill type Training program: Operator 1 to Operator 2 Technical Foundational Interpersonal Required Skills Skill Providers Means of Assessment Occupation-specific Competencies Basic Industrial Design Design thinking: understanding how designers think and work – Berg, 2011 Machine test Basic Electrical/Mechanical Labor Manual Machining Program at local community college 3.0 average upon completion Intermediate Technical Drawing Core77.com for industrial design sketching and perspective Completion of courses Intermediate Computer-Aided Manufacturing SME Online courses on manufacturing tools Same as above Basic Equipment Maintenance/Repair Manual Machining Program at local community college Same as above Foundational Competencies Quality Control Machining Program at local community college NIMS credential on Machining Level I Operation and Control Same as Above Same as above Complex Problem Solving The Process of Solving Complex Problems – Purdue University, 2012 Completed reading of the book Judgement and Decision Making EdX - Career Edge: Analytical Problem Solving and Design Thinking online course Completion of the online course Troubleshooting On-site training on machine operation and repair On site test on machining use and trouble shooting

Training program: Operator 2 to Process Technician DRAFT Skill type Training program: Operator 2 to Process Technician Technical Foundational Interpersonal Required Skills Skill Providers Means of Assessment Occupation-specific Competencies Microsoft Office Support.office.com – Microsoft office videos and tutorials Tutorial completion Equipment Maintenance On-site equipment tutorial NIMS Machine Maintenance, Service and Repair Level II credential Electrical/Mechanical Labor Precision Machining Technology Program at Fort Range Community CNC Turning, Print Reading and Milling operations courses 3.0 average upon completion Machine Tools Same as above On-site situational test Brazing and Soldering Same as above NIMS Metal forming Level I credentials Manufacturing Processes TBD Examination on best practices Industrial Design Technical Drawing and Engineering Communication, Edition 6 TBD Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics online courses – University of Denver Completion with a B or better grade Foundational Competencies Equipment Selection SME online programming classes NIMS Machining Level II credentials Interpersonal Competencies Coordination The Manager's Guide to Employee Feedback – Impakt Publishing 2014 Completion of guide Feedback Generation TBD TBD

Training program: Process Technician to Mold Maker DRAFT Skill type Training program: Process Technician to Mold Maker Technical Foundational Interpersonal Required Skills Skill Providers Means of Assessment Occupation-specific Competencies Advanced Mathematics Advanced Mathematics Online Class at University of Denver Completion of course Advanced Machine Tools Precision Machining Technology Program At local Community College, CADCAM 3D and Technical Mathematics Courses or equivalent NIMS Metal forming Level II credentials Advanced Industrial Design Same as above NIMS Stamping Level II credentials Circuitry Same as above NIMS Metal forming Level II credentials

Skillful has identified some potential skills necessary for Operator 1 Means of Assessment Competency and Overview Skill Provider Occupation- specific Competencies Basic Machine Tools: Certification and/or proficiency with machine tools such as power grinders, milling cutters, drill presses, lathes, calipers, tool dies and their dial indicators Basic Machinery: Ability to safely and appropriately operate, demonstrate, clean and lubricate machines Basic Data Entry: Ability to take production-related data and input within technical programs Basic Manufacturing Standards: Understanding of ISO 9000 and 9001 Standards, CMM, DOE, FMEA, Minitab and process control Manual Machining Program at Fort Range Community College 3.0 average upon completion Same as previous NIMS Machining Level I credentials Same as previous Same as above FDA guide to Current Good Manufacturing Practices Examination on best practices Foundational Competencies Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents Manual Machining Program at Fort Range Community College Coursera Online class - Critical Thinking in Global Challenges Coursera Online Class – English Composition NIMS Machining Level I credentials Completion of courses Same as above Interpersonal Competencies Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times Feedback Incorporation: Ability to incorporate feedback in order to tackle already existing issues Monitoring: Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action Mindtools.com tutorials on active listening Tutorial completion

Skillful has identified some potential skills necessary for Operator 2 Means of Assessment Competency and Overview Skill Provider Intermediate Computer-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) Basic Electrical/Mechanical Labor: Familiarity with the base components of manufacturing machinery, including fiber optics, coolant systems, calibration, AC/DC drives and motors and fuel systems Intermediate Technical Drawing: Familiarity reading and adjusting preliminary sketches to then adapt for use with equipment Basic Equipment Maintenance/Repair: Proficiency with equipment assembly, maintenance, efficiency, repair, cleaning, installation and inspection Basic Industrial Design: Ability to create and/or use schematic diagrams, blueprints and sketching when designing industrial products Manual Machining Program at local community college Occupation- specific Competencies Machine test Same as above 3.0 average upon completion Core77.com for industrial design sketching and perspective Completion of courses SME Online courses on manufacturing tools Same as above Design thinking: understanding how designers think and work – Berg, 2011 Same as above NIMS credential on Machining Level I Machining Program at local community college Foundational Competencies Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it Same as above Same as Above Completed reading of the book The Process of Solving Complex Problems – Purdue University, 2012 Completion of the online course EdX - Career Edge: Analytical Problem Solving and Design Thinking online course On site test on machining use and trouble shooting On-site training on machine operation and repair

Skillful has identified some potential skills necessary for Process Technicians Means of Assessment Competency and Overview Skill Provider Microsoft Office: Ability to create and utilize documents using programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Equipment Maintenance/Repair: Proficiency with equipment assembly, maintenance, efficiency, repair, cleaning, installation, and inspection Electrical/Mechanical Labor: Mechanical and/or electrical knowledge of circuit testers, AC/DC drives and motors, cabling, fiber optics, calibration, and components of technical orders Machine Tools: Certification with machine tools such as power grinders, milling cutters, drill presses, lathes, calipers, tool dies, and their dial indicators. Brazing and Soldering: Ability to use soldering irons for brazing and soldering Manufacturing Processes: Understanding Six Sigma processes at a green or black belt levels, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing. Industrial Design: Ability to use schematic diagrams, blueprints, and sketching for industrial design Mathematics: Proficiency in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes, and spaces. Support.office.com – Microsoft office videos and tutorials Tutorial completion Occupation- specific Competencies NIMS Machine Maintenance, Service and Repair Level II credential On-site equipment tutorial Precision Machining Technology Program at Fort Range Community CNC Turning and Milling operations courses 3.0 average upon completion Same as above On-site situational test Same as above NIMS Metal forming Level I credentials TBD Examination on best practices Technical Drawing and Engineering Communication Completed reading of book Mathematics and Statistics online courses – University of Denver Completion with a B or better Foundational Competencies Equipment Selection: Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance Completion with a B or better grade SME online programming classes Interpersonal Competencies Feedback generation: Ability to provide constructive feedback with clear areas for improvement Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions The Manager's Guide to Employee Feedback – Impakt Publishing 2014 TBD Completion of guide TBD

Skillful has identified some further skills necessary for Mold Makers Means of Assessment Competency and Overview Skill Provider Advanced Mathematics: Proficiency in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes, and spaces Advanced Machine Tools: proficiency with machine tools such as power grinders, milling cutters, drill presses, lathes, calipers, tool dies, and their dial indicators Advanced Industrial Design: Ability to create, understand and use schematic diagrams, blueprints, and sketching for industrial design Circuitry: Experience with CMOS, variable speed drives, continuity testing, PLC Programming, and other aspects of circuit analysis and digital circuitry Advanced Mathematics Online Class at University of Denver Completion of course Occupation- specific Competencies NIMS Metal forming Level II credentials Precision Machining Technology Program At Fort Range Community College Same as above NIMS Stamping Level II credentials Same as above NIMS Metal forming Level II credentials

Each position requires a unique combination of technical, foundational and interpersonal skills Skill type Technical DRAFT Foundational Interpersonal Technical skills Foundational skills Interpersonal skills Operator 1 Basic Machine Tools Operation Monitoring Active Listening Basic Data Entry Critical Thinking Feedback Incorporation A Operator 2 largely needs all the skills of previous levels and potentially some additional ones Operator 2 Basic Industrial Design Active Learning Intermediate Drawing Process Technician Basic Welding Equipment Selection Coordination Intermediate Machining Mold Maker Technical Drawing Feedback Generation Engineering Software A Mold Maker largely needs all the technical skills of previous levels plus some additional ones

Staff interested in up-skilling to a higher skill role could be given guidance and a score card to track progress DRAFT NAME: John Doe CURRENT ROLE: Operator 1 DESIRED ROLE: Operator 2 Required Skills Skill Providers Achieved? In Progress? Occupation-specific Competencies Basic Industrial Design Design thinking: understanding how designers think and work – Berg, 2011  Basic Electrical/Mechanical Labor Manual Machining Program at local community college  Intermediate Technical Drawing Core77.com for industrial design sketching and perspective  Intermediate Computer-Aided Manufacturing SME Online courses on manufacturing tools   Basic Equipment Maintenance/Repair Manual Machining Program at local community college   Foundational Competencies Quality Control Machining Program at local community college Operation and Control Same as Above  Complex Problem Solving The Process of Solving Complex Problems – Purdue University, 2012   Judgement and Decision Making EdX - Career Edge: Analytical Problem Solving and Design Thinking online course  Troubleshooting On-site training on machine operation and repair 

Appendix A: NIMS Credentials Source: National Institute for Metalworking Skills<https://www.nims-skills.org/web/nims/6>