Overview of Minnesota Manufacturing Careers
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Overview of Minnesota Manufacturing Careers October 25, 2011 Keynote Webinar in ISEEK’s Online Manufacturing Career Fair http://manufacturing.mncareerfair.org
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Overview of Minnesota Manufacturing Careers. October 25, 2011 Keynote Webinar in ISEEK’s Online Manufacturing Career Fair http://manufacturing.mncareerfair.org. Today’s Presenters. Bob Hoenie Business Service Specialist MN DEED [email protected]. Troy Land Director of Operations - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Overview of Minnesota Manufacturing Careers
October 25, 2011Keynote Webinar in ISEEK’s Online Manufacturing Career Fairhttp://manufacturing.mncareerfair.org
Minnesota’s career, education, and job resource. www.iseek.org
Today’s Presenters
Troy LandDirector of OperationsDynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc.www.dcti.com
Larry RaddatzDirector of Customized Training, Dakota County Technical [email protected]
Bob HoenieBusiness Service SpecialistMN [email protected]
Les EngelOwner, Engel Metallurgical, Inc.www.engelmet.com
Minnesota’s career, education, and job resource. www.iseek.org
Bob HoenieBusiness Service SpecialistMinnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Minnesota’s career, education, and job resource. www.iseek.org
Role and Purpose of DEED’s Business Service Specialists
• We assist business owners and management teams to identify anything that is inhibiting their growth and help them source solutions.• As we meet with businesses we identify patterns
of concerns and needs.
• Information is shared with Workforce
Investment Boards and staff at the Workforce
Centers
Minnesota’s career, education, and job resource. www.iseek.org
What We Are Hearing… Employer Concerns
• Critical need for skilled candidates• Key employee retirements • Expansion pressures• Global competition• On-Shoring of contracts• Tight financial situations
Minnesota’s career, education, and job resource. www.iseek.org
Manufacturing in MinnesotaThe Evolving Workplace
• High Tech Companies• New Technology • Challenging career paths• Incredible opportunities• Stability in your life
The Bottom Line MANUFACTURING PAYS!
18% of JOBS
28% of WAGES
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Wages Paid in Minnesota
• Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmer– Median Wage: $25.28 High: $34.83
• Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic– Median Wage: $18.17 High: $24.91
• Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic– Median Wage: $20.26 High: $ 26.72
• Model Makers, Metal and Plastic– Median Wage: $23.74 High: $36.77
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Troy LandDirector of Operations
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Challenges and Opportunities• Highly skilled workers approach retirement
• Need a workforce that is flexible, computer-savvy, multiple skills, several disciplines.
“Many of these baby boomer employees, however, would prefer to ease into retirement by working in a flexible capacity. Very few companies have a knowledge management system to facilitate knowledge transfer.”
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Challenges and Opportunities• Culture of continuous training
– http://www.mfrall.com/
• Continuous improvement in efficiency and quality are essential for survival. – http://www.mpma.com/aboutus.html
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How students can prepare• Develop mechanical aptitude
– http://www.toolingu.com/default.aspx– http://www.paulsontraining.com/
• Work with computers and hand tools– http://www.mfrall.com/the-employment-connection– http://www.compliancetrainingonline.com/hand_and_power_tool
_safety.cfm?gclid=CLjG6Pj4-asCFY3KKgodCnn-mg
• Train in quality inspection– http://store.hexagonmetrology.us/– http://www.qcgroup.com/
(Machining)
(Plastics)
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What do we look for?• Know our technology, have skills we need• Reading and writing are critical• Math skills – decimals, angles, print specs• Interpersonal and teamwork skills. Give
and receive training repeatedly.
Employment at DSTI? http://www.dsti.com/company/careers/
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Larry RaddatzDirector of Customized TrainingDakota County Technical College (DCTC)
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Automation = higher skill levels
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Manufacturing is thriving in MN
Minnesota’s career, education, and job resource. www.iseek.org
Production is returning
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Bad rap is undeserved
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Lester EngelOwner,Engel Metallurgical, Inc.
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Engel Metallurgical• We provide materials engineering and
testing support to a variety of manufacturers, insurance companies, and attorneys.
• We employ materials/metallurgical engineers, metallurgical technicians, and support staff.
• Also, President of Central Minnesota Manufacturer's Association
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Challenges and Opportunities• A more technically skilled workforce is
needed, especially in Minnesota.• Employers need employees with post-
secondary education.• All manufacturing jobs did not go to China.• Manufacturing jobs are not (often) in dark,
dirty, and dangerous places.
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Challenges and Opportunities II• Tour of manufacturers is this Saturday.
www.Tourof ManufacturingMN.com • Recovery of manufacturing from
recession is now occurring in MN. • Jobs for skilled employees are going
unfilled. • This growth will continue in coming years.
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What Job Seekers Need to Do• Obtain post-secondary training.
– Technical or Community Colleges– 4 year degrees– 360˚ Center of Excellence has manufacturing
training, many classes online www.360mn.org
– “Workforce U” in Central MN www.workforceu.com
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What Job Seekers Need to Do II• Learn what skills are needed for jobs
– www.MnManufacturingCareers.org (ISEEK)– www.CentralMNManufacturing.com (CMMA)
• Visit manufacturing companies– www.TourOfManufacturingMN.com
• Improve soft skills– Attitude, being at work on time, working all
day
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What We Seek in Employees
• A good ATTITUDE• Willingness to learn• Technical skills (degrees and prior
experience)• Volunteer activities
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Questions?
www.ISEEK.org
Minnesota’s career, education, and job resource. www.iseek.org
For More Information• ISEEK’s Online Manufacturing Career Fair
manufacturing.mncareerfairs.org – Including Discussion Forums!
• Minnesota Manufacturing Careers www.MnManufacturingCareers.org
• DEEDwww.positivelyminnesota.com
• Tour of Manufacturing, October 29, 2011 www.tourofmanufacturingmn.com
