Machinist - Training Program Example
Machinist - Training Program Example
• Hand finish and deburr a wide variety of metal parts and castings for the Aerospace
and Semi-Conductor industries
Finisher • Work with a variety of basic deburr & hand finish tools
• Knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures
• Inspect, test, sort, sample and weigh various materials, parts and products for
Assembly / defects, wear, and deviations from specifications
Inspection • Read work orders, blueprints and other instructions to determine products meet
customers’ specifications, material requirements, operational methods or sequences
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
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Talent Surplus
Talent Deficit
The Machinist role follows a straightforward career path High Volume
Limited Volume
Machinist 4
(Set-up
Machinist)
Machinist 1 Machinist 3
External Machinist 2
(Intern / (Production Supervisor
talent (Operator)
Apprentice) Machinist)
Machinist
Lead
(Supervision)
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Occupation-specific competencies necessary for each role Required
Equipment Check Equipment Check Equipment Check Equipment Check Equipment Check
Active Learning Active Learning Active Learning Active Learning Active Learning
Competencies
Operation Operation Operation Operation Operation
Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring
Judgment and
Operations Analysis
Decision Making
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Interpersonal competencies necessary for each role Required
Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening
Competencies
Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Office Etiquette
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Competency overview for Machinist career path Required
Competencies Machinist I Machinist II Machinist III Machinist IV Lead Machinist
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Basic Machine Tools Industrial Safety Advanced Welding
Standards Standards
Supply Chain
Management
Project Follow-
Active Listening Teamwork/Projects Leadership Problem Sensitivity
Through
Interpersonal
Competencies
Office Etiquette Communication Team Building Monitoring Team Management
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Note: (1) This competency is previously required in a lower position (e.g., Machinist 1, Machinist 2) and requires advancement (e.g., additional training or certification)
Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist I Required
Competency Overview
Knowledge to successfully complete process planning, hand operations such as drilling,
Equipment Check reaming, and sawing, layout, inspection techniques, and safety standards
Knowledge to successfully complete process planning, basic manual milling machining
Machinery applications, machine set ups, operations, inspection techniques and safety standards
Basic Machine Understanding machinery, terminology, measurement, layouts, print reading, machine set ‐ups,
Tools hand tools, quality measurement devices (e.g. rules, calipers, micrometers), and cutting tools
Basic Awareness of key production processes including turning, milling, and drilling; able to measure
Manufacturing and document components to validate key parameters and qualities (to ensure high quality)
Process
Able to work with pieces and equipment safely; safety in the machine shop
Personal Safety
Competency in math skills and concepts that are necessary in shop activities, including use of
Basic Mathematics
fractions, fraction to decimal conversion, and calculations angles
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist I Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Basic Machine National Tooling & Machine Tools 30-40 hours Online
Tools Machining Association
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key foundational competencies: Machinist I Required
Competency Overview
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving
Active Learning and decision making
Operation Pay attention to machines, gauges and dials during operation in order to detect dull cutting tools
Monitoring and excessive vibration
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist I Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist I Required
Competency Overview
Giving full attention to what other people are saying (e.g., supervisors) to maximize learning,
Active Listening understanding occupation-specific terms and their meaning (e.g., “turn” means use a lathe)
Complete assignments to meet work schedules and keep supervisor informed of progress
Office Etiquette
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist I Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist II Required
Competency Overview
Equipment Proficiency with equipment assembly, maintenance, efficiency, repair, cleaning, installation, and
Maintenance inspection
Understanding the welding processes along with other essential topics, including welding
Basic Welding terminology, weld design, electrical theory, the weldability of metals, and welding quality control
Able to safely and appropriately use industrial equipment, demonstrating skills in layout
Industrial Safety techniques
Properties of Understanding the manufacturing properties of materials used throughout the manufacturing
Materials process (e.g., the behavior of materials under load, stress and strain)
Quickly determine the type of tools and equipment needed to perform a job; Able to to use and
Manual Machining understand manual tools (e.g., Jig Grind and Jig Bore)
Basic understanding of the occupational safety and health administration regulations and
OSHA Basics recommendations; identify the different types of OSHA violations
Basic Manufacturing
Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Process
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Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Pre-required
Required up-skill
Machinist II Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Basic Manufacturing
Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Process
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key foundational competencies: Machinist II Required
Competency Overview
Quality Control Able to control the quality of manufacturing products by helping to fix the sources of defects
Analysis immediately, methods to improve productivity, reduce defect rates, and reduce re-work and
waste
Equipment Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Selection
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist II Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Quality Control National Tooling & Quality Control – 30-40 hours Online
Analysis Machining Association SPC/Inspection
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist II Required
Competency Overview
Able to work with teams on special projects
Teamwork/Projects
Able to effectively communication with operators, technicians, supervisors and other applicable
Communication staff members
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist II Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist III Required
Competency Overview
Advanced Machine Certified Machinist; Certification with machine tools such as power grinders, milling cutters, drill
Tools presses, lathes, calipers, tool dies, and their dial indicators
Adv. Manufacturing Advanced knowledge of key production processes; Able to determine causes of operating errors
Process and to find a solution to the problem
Advanced understanding of welding (e.g. gasmetal arc welding, stick welding, structural welding,
Advanced Welding pipe welding) and welding equipment (portable grinders, cutting torch, etc.)
Basic Comp.-Aided Able to write simple programs; Proficiency with computer assisted design programs (e.g. CAD,
Manufacturing CAM) and processes/machines (e.g. 5-axis machining, CNC machines, mills, and lathes)
Able to implement lean tools and practices in the manufacturing process; applying 5s or 6s
Lean Manufacturing training
Able to use the proper terminology, symbols, and guidelines associated with reading and
Industrial Design sketching blueprints, and how these are applied in a manufacturing environment
Basic Manufacturing
Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Process
Equipment
Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics
Maintenance
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Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Pre-required
Required up-skill
Machinist III Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Advanced Machine Mesa Community College Advanced Machine Tools 1 semester In-person
Tools
Adv. Manufacturing National Tooling & Advanced Manufacturing 30-40 hours Online
Process Machining Association Technology
Basic Manufacturing
Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Process
Equipment
Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics
Maintenance
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key foundational competencies: Machinist III Required
Competency Overview
Ability to control the operations of machining equipment and systems
Operation & Control
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
Critical Thinking conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Quality Control
Active Learning Operation Monitoring Equipment Selection
Analysis
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist III Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Quality Control
Active Learning Operation Monitoring Equipment Selection
Analysis
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist III Required
Competency Overview
Project Follow- Able to consistently complete project and manufacturing deadlines
Through
Able to coach for improved performance by following a step-by-step process and use the
Team Building appraisal meeting to focus on future growth and training for others
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist III Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist IV Required
Competency Overview
Advanced Proficient in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes, and spaces; deep knowledge of
Mathematics Trigonometry, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Adv. Comp.-Aided Proficiency with computer assisted design programs (e.g. CAD, CAM) and processes/machines
Manufacturing (e.g. 5-axis machining, CNC machines, mills, and lathes)
Manufacturing Develop standard techniques and work instructions and create documentation; Establish time
Standards standards for operations
Basic Manufacturing
Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Process
Equipment
Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics
Maintenance
Advanced
Advanced Machine Basic Computer-Aided
Manufacturing Advanced Welding Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design
Tools Manufacturing
Process
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Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Pre-required
Machinist IV Required up-skill
Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Advanced National Tooling & Advanced Applied Math 30-40 hours Online
Mathematics Machining Association
Adv. Comp.-Aided National Tooling & Master CAM 30-40 hours Online
Manufacturing Machining Association
Basic Manufacturing
Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Process
Equipment
Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics
Maintenance
Advanced
Advanced Machine Basic Computer-Aided
Manufacturing Advanced Welding Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design
Tools Manufacturing
Process
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key foundational competencies: Machinist IV Required
Competency Overview
Judgment & Evolution due to constant emergence of new machine programs and tools; changes present
Decision Making more options to employees considering multiple solutions, tools, processes, etc.
Complex Problem Methods for organizations in how to plan and schedule a project effectively using new
Solving technologies (machines, quality systems, lean techniques)
Quality Control
Active Learning Operation Monitoring Equipment Selection Operation & Control Critical Thinking
Analysis
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist IV Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Quality Control
Active Learning Operation Monitoring Equipment Selection Operation & Control Critical Thinking
Analysis
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist IV Required
Competency Overview
Able to lead and direct others and work in conjunction with supervision and engineering to
Leadership accomplish a variety of tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make
Monitoring improvements or take corrective action
Project Follow-
Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication Team Building
Through
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Machinist IV Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Project Follow-
Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication Team Building
Through
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key occupation-specific competencies: Machinist Lead Required
Competency Overview
Advanced Proficient in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes, and spaces; deep knowledge of
Mathematics Trigonometry, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Adv. Comp.-Aided Proficiency with computer assisted design programs (e.g. CAD, CAM) and processes/machines
Manufacturing (e.g. 5-axis machining, CNC machines, mills, and lathes)
Manufacturing Develop standard techniques and work instructions and create documentation; Establish time
Standards standards for operations
HR Management & Identifies and manages HR needs of an organizations in ways like succession planning, job
Planning analysis, performance appraisals, organizational development, and HR policies
Basic Experience dealing with planning, budgeting, and organizing different resources (human,
Administrative financial, or physical); activities may include weekly scheduling and managing expenses
Functions
Supply Chain Develop standard techniques and work instructions and create documentation; Establish time
Management standards for operations
Basic Manufacturing
Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Process
Equipment
Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics
Maintenance
Advanced
Advanced Machine Basic Computer-Aided
Manufacturing Advanced Welding Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design
Tools Manufacturing
Process
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Educational providers for key occupation-specific competencies: Pre-required
Required up-skill
Machinist Lead Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Advanced National Tooling & Advanced Applied Math 30-40 hours Online
Mathematics Machining Association
Adv. Comp.-Aided National Tooling & Master CAM 30-40 hours Online
Manufacturing Machining Association
Manufacturing National Tooling & Advanced Manufacturing 39-40 hours Online
Standards Machining Association Processes
Supply Chain Mesa Community College Supply Chain Management 1 semester In-person
Management
Basic Manufacturing
Equipment Check Machinery Basic Machine Tools Personal Safety Basic Mathematics
Process
Equipment
Basic Welding Industrial Safety Properties of Materials Manual Machining OSHA Basics
Maintenance
Advanced
Advanced Machine Basic Computer-Aided
Manufacturing Advanced Welding Lean Manufacturing Industrial Design
Tools Manufacturing
Process
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key foundational competencies: Machinist Lead Required
Competency Overview
Evaluating and advancing current operations (e.g., production time, quality)
Operations Analysis
Management of Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Personnel
Quality Control
Active Learning Operation Monitoring Equipment Selection Operation & Control Critical Thinking
Analysis
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Educational providers for foundational competencies: Machinist Lead Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Quality Control
Active Learning Operation Monitoring Equipment Selection Operation & Control Critical Thinking
Analysis
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Pre-required
Required up-skill
Key interpersonal competencies: Machinist Lead Required
Competency Overview
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; It does not involve solving the
Problem Sensitivity problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Able to work with and lead personnel (e.g., circulators, technicians) to resolve problems and
Team Management efficiently find solutions
Project Follow-
Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication Team Building
Through
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Educational providers for key interpersonal competencies: Pre-required
Required up-skill
Machinist Lead Required
Specific course(s) or
Educational provider program(s) Length Delivery
Project Follow-
Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication Team Building
Through
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