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Overview of Minnesota Manufacturing Careers

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 Robert.hoenie@state.mn.us. Troy Land Director of Operations

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Overview of Minnesota Manufacturing Careers

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  1. Overview of Minnesota Manufacturing Careers October 25, 2011 Keynote Webinar in ISEEK’s Online Manufacturing Career Fair http://manufacturing.mncareerfair.org

  2. Today’s Presenters Bob HoenieBusiness Service Specialist MN DEED Robert.hoenie@state.mn.us Troy LandDirector of Operations Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc.www.dcti.com Larry RaddatzDirector of Customized Training, Dakota County Technical Collegelarry.raddatz@dctc.edu Les EngelOwner, Engel Metallurgical, Inc. www.engelmet.com

  3. Bob HoenieBusiness Service SpecialistMinnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Manufacturing in Minnesota The Evolving Workplace • High Tech Companies • New Technology • Challenging career paths • Incredible opportunities • Stability in your life

  7. The Bottom Line MANUFACTURING PAYS! 18% of JOBS 28% of WAGES

  8. 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

  9. Troy LandDirector of Operations

  10. 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.”

  11. 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

  12. 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)

  13. 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/

  14. Larry RaddatzDirector of Customized TrainingDakota County Technical College (DCTC)

  15. Automation = higher skill levels

  16. Manufacturing is thriving in MN

  17. Production is returning

  18. Bad rap is undeserved

  19. Lester Engel Owner, Engel Metallurgical, Inc.

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. What We Seek in Employees • A good ATTITUDE • Willingness to learn • Technical skills (degrees and prior experience) • Volunteer activities

  26. Questions? www.ISEEK.org

  27. 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

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