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4-Year Bachelor Degree Manufacturing Engineering (UW-Stout, 2+2 Program: UW-Stout/NWTC) Mechanical Engineering (UW-Stout, UW-Platteville, UW-Madison, Michigan Tech, MSOE) Advanced Training Broad Industry Experience |
Technical Professional & VIDEOSCustomer Service Manager All Star: 2011 General Manager/Supervisor All Stars: 2011 2012 2012 Mechanical Engineer: DKBEP President/CEO All Star: 2013 Production Manager All Star: American Tent & Sidewall Project Manager All Star: 2012 Regional Sales Manager All Star: 2013 |
Technical Skills Needed: broad skills as required for skilled technician jobs, all aspects of Machine Shop operations, quality control, Lean Six Sigma-Black Belt, computer skills, manage jobs for profit, basic finance/accounting knowledge, inventory Soft Skills Needed: ability to analyze situations for constant operational improvement, entrepreneurial skills, leadership, ability to motivate and manage others, ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, effective verbal and written communications |
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2-Year Associate Degree Manufacturing Engineering Technology (NWTC) Manufacturing Operations Management (NWTC) Mechanical Design Technology Prototype and Design (NWTC) Advanced Training Broad Industry Experience Apprenticeship (FVTC, LTC, MPTC, NWTC) |
Skilled Technician Jobs Related: VIDEOSAutomation Technician All Star: 2010 CNC Programmer All Star: 2010 Technical Service Representative All Star: 2011 |
Technical Skills Needed: some experience in skills needed for mid-level technical jobs, machinist skills plus leadership skills, versed in CAD/CAM programs, machining knowledge of multiple machines and assemblies, set up, high degree of tooling knowledge, tool comps, identify non-conformance, Lean Six Sigma, preventative maintenance, inventory, knowledge of fixturing, machine set up, G & M codes, programming and editing using G Code, conversational programming, methods, fabrication, knowledge of various alloys, knowledge of basic metallurgy, geometric tolerance, CNC and manual machine experience, CNC lathe, turning, milling, basic welding, precision measuring, precision tools use, GD & T precision reading, mechanical aptitude, computer skills, manage jobs for profit Soft Skills Needed: leadership, ability to motivate and manage others, ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications |
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2-Year Technical Diploma CNC Technician (NWTC) Machine Tool Technician (FVTC) 1-Year Technical Diploma Certificate Programs Die Design Certificate (MPTC) CNC Set-up/Operator (MPTC) Industrial Maintenance & Manufacturing Processes (FVTC) Advanced Manufacturing Certificate Options (LTC) Manufacturing & Engineering Certificates (NWTC) Occupation/Industry Certificate Apprenticeship (FVTC, LTC, MPTC, NWTC) Some Experience (1-5 years) |
Mid-Level Technical Jobs Related: VIDEOSCNC Machinist: DKBEP CNC Machinst All Stars: 2010 2011 Machinist All Stars: 2009 2010 2010 Pipe Fabricator All Star: 2009 Production Technician All Star: 2011 Service/Production Technician All Stars: 2009 2009 2010 2011 2013 Sheet Metal Fabricator All Star: 2009 Steel Metal Fabricator: DKBEP Technical Writer All Star: 2012 Welder: DKBEP |
Technical Skills Needed: set up, tooling knowledge, identify non-conformance, Lean Six Sigma, preventative maintenance, inventory, knowledge of fixturing, minimal experience, machine set up, programming and editing using G Code, conversational programming, methods, fabrication, knowledge of various alloys, knowledge of basic metallurgy, geometric tolerancy, CNC and manual machine experience, CNC lathe, turning, milling, basic welding, precision measuring, precision tools use, GD & T precision reading, CAD, mechanical aptitude, basic trigonometry, algebra, fractions, imperial and metric conversions and measurement, geometry, tape reading, blue print reading, production machining, basic computer skills Soft Skills Needed: ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications, ability to work in team environment |
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Starting… Explore Manufacturing Careers (FVTC) Manufacturing & Engineering Certificates (NWTC) Some Work Experience (1-3 yrs) Exposure to Industry |
Entry-Level Skilled Jobs Machinist Apprentice VIDEOSCNC Operator All Star: 2009 Sheet Metal Apprentice All Star: 2009 |
Technical Skills Needed: minimal experience, machine set up, G Code, Lean Six Sigma, precision measuring, mechanical aptitude, basic trigonometry, algebra, fractions, imperial and metric conversions and measurement, geometry, tape reading, blue print reading, reading a ruler, basic computer skills Soft Skills Needed: ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications |
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High School Diploma/GED Little or No Experience |
Semi-Skilled Jobs VIDEOSAssembly Worker: DKBEP Machine Operator All Star: 2011 Machine Operator: DKBEP |
Technical Skills Needed: algebra, fractions, imperial and metric conversions, geometry, mechanical aptitude, tape reading, blue print reading, micrometer, basic computer skills Soft Skills Needed: ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications, ability to work in team environment |
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