1. Dexterity Tests for Recruitment…
Lecture 10
Dexterity Tests for Recruitment…

2. Introduction …
The aim of the “Dexterity Tests” is to standardize the selection and recruitment process of machine operators. By assigning a suitable job to the right person, it will help to achieve shorter training cycle.

3. Benefits … Recruiting operators having good sewing potential
Easier to assign job to operators
Shorter training cycles
Increase scope for Multi-skilled operators

4. Implementation ...
All ‘new recruits’ should undergo the Dexterity tests
Applicant who succeed will be recruited as trainee machinist
Operators will be assigned to specific operation, according to their scores

5. Dexterity Tests ... Pin-board Exercise (Hand)
Ball & Tube Exercise (Finger)
Needle Board Exercise (Perception)
Eye Test Sheets (Perception)
Now Let us see how these tests are performed

6. Pin-Board Exercise …
Flip these pins and insert them in the other side of the board using both hands. Time taken to perform the test must be recorded
Aim
Test the ability of the ‘new recruits’ to perform fine and rapid work with their fingers but mostly to assess their hand dexterity

7. Ball and Tube Exercise …
Transfer marbles from one box to another by passing it through the tube. While performing the test the candidate is allowed to look only at the tube. Time taken to perform the test must be recorded
Aim
To test the coordination of hands and also to assess the finger dexterity of the ‘new recruits

8. Needle-Board Exercise …
Thread these 7 needles by starting from the left. Trim the thread after threading each needle. Time taken to perform the test must be recorded
Aim
To test the eye sight of the recruit and also his/her ability and speed to thread needles

9. Eye Test Sheets …
Follow these lines using the eyes only (no guides like pen or pencil must be used) and transfer the figures from the left column to the right column. Time taken to perform the test must be recorded.
Aim
To assess the eye sight and the concentrating power of the new recruits

10. Data Collection
Time taken for ‘new recruits’ to perform the dexterity tests are recorded in this form and from these data the dexterity scores are calculated

11. Dexterity Score Sheet
Based on this score breakdown sheet, we assign to the ‘new recruits’ the job that will better suit them. Color blind operators will not be recruited