Roles and responsibilities

Role High Level Role Overview

• Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts
• Review blueprints to determine operational methods or sequences
Machinist
• Machine wide variety of hard and soft metal parts for the Aerospace and Semi-
Conductor industries
• May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools, using welding
equipment, grinding equipment and cutting equipment

• 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

Deep dive into the

Machinist role follows

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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

Roles: Machinist I Machinist II Machinist III Machinist IV Lead Machinist

Equipment Check Equipment Check Equipment Check Equipment Check Equipment Check

Competencies Machinery Machinery Machinery Machinery Machinery

Advanced Machine Advanced Machine Advanced Machine
Basic Machine Tools Basic Machine Tools
Tools Tools Tools
Basic Manufacturing Basic Manufacturing Adv. Manufacturing Adv. Manufacturing Adv. Manufacturing
Process Process Process Process Process
Personal Safety Personal Safety Personal Safety Personal Safety Personal Safety
Advanced Advanced
Basic Mathematics Basic Mathematics Basic Mathematics
Mathematics Mathematics
Equipment Equipment Equipment Equipment
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance
Basic Welding Advanced Welding Advanced Welding Advanced Welding

Industrial Safety Industrial Safety Industrial Safety Industrial Safety

Properties of Properties of Properties of Properties of
Materials Materials Materials Materials
Manual Machining Manual Machining Manual Machining Manual Machining

OSHA Basics OSHA Basics OSHA Basics OSHA Basics

Basic Computer- Adv. Computer- Adv. Computer-
Aided Manufacturing Aided Manufacturing Aided Manufacturing
Lean
Industrial
Manufacturing
Design Lean
Industrial
Manufacturing
Design Lean Manufacturing

Industrial Design Industrial Design Industrial Design

Manufacturing Manufacturing
Standards Standards
Employee Training Employee Training
HR Management &
Planning
Basic Administrative
Functions
Supply Chain 3
Management
 Pre-required
Required up-skill
Foundational competencies necessary for each role Required

Roles: Machinist I Machinist II Machinist III Machinist IV Lead Machinist

Active Learning Active Learning Active Learning Active Learning Active Learning
Competencies
Operation Operation Operation Operation Operation
Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring

Quality Control Quality Control Quality Control Quality Control

Analysis Analysis Analysis Analysis

Equipment Selection Equipment Selection Equipment Selection Equipment Selection

Operation & Control Operation & Control Operation & Control

Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Critical Thinking

Judgment and
Operations Analysis
Decision Making

Complex Problem Management of

Solving Personnel

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 Pre-required
Required up-skill
Interpersonal competencies necessary for each role Required

Roles: Machinist I Machinist II Machinist III Machinist IV Lead Machinist

Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening
Competencies

Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Office Etiquette Office Etiquette

Teamwork/Projects Teamwork/Projects Teamwork/Projects Teamwork/Projects

Communication Communication Communication Communication

Project Follow- Project Follow- Project Follow-

Through Through Through

Team Building Team Building Team Building

Leadership Problem Sensitivity

Monitoring Team Management

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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

Equipment Advanced Machine Advanced Advanced

Equipment Check
Maintenance Tools Mathematics Mathematics
Occupation-Specific
Competencies Advanced Advanced Advanced
Machinery Basic Welding Manufacturing Computer-Aided Computer-Aided
Process Manufacturing Manufacturing

Manufacturing Manufacturing
Basic Machine Tools Industrial Safety Advanced Welding
Standards Standards

Basic Manufacturing Properties of Basic Computer-

Employee Training Employee Training
Process Materials Aided Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing HR Management &

Personal Safety Manual Machining
Planning

Basic Mathematics OSHA Basics Industrial Design Basic Administrative

Functions

Supply Chain
Management

Quality Control Judgment and

Active Learning Operation & Control Operations Analysis
Analysis Decision Making
Foundational
Competencies
Operation Complex Problem Management of
Equipment Selection Critical Thinking
Monitoring Solving Personnel

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

 NIMS Credentials  Job Planning, Benchwork  1 credential  Online

Equipment Check & Layout

 NIMS Credentials  Manual Machining Skills I  1 credential  Online

Machinery

Basic Machine  National Tooling &  Machine Tools  30-40 hours  Online
Tools Machining Association

Basic  Mesa Community College  Machine Processes,  1 semester  In-person

Manufacturing Theory & Application
Process

 NIMS Credentials  Measurement, Materials  1 credential  Online

Personal Safety & Safety

 National Tooling &  Basic Math  30-40 hours  Online

Basic Mathematics 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

 TBD  N/A  N/A  N/A

Active Learning

Operation  National Tooling &  Dimensional Metrology:  30-40 hours  Online

Monitoring Machining Association Applications and
Techniques

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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

 Lynda.com course  Becoming an Active  1 hour  Online

Active Listening Listener

 Dale Carnegie  Professional  15 hours  Online

Office Etiquette Effectiveness Courses

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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

Equipment  NIMS Credentials  Preventative Maintenance  1 credential  Online

Maintenance
 American Welding Society  Welding Fundamentals I  14 hours  Online
Basic Welding

 National Tooling &  Basic Shop Technology  30-40 hours  Online

Industrial Safety
Machining Association

Properties of  National Tooling &  Specialty Materials  30-40 hours  Online

Materials Machining Association
 NIMS Credentials  Manual Machining III  1 credential  Online
Manual Machining

 OSHA.com  Introduction to OSHA &  4 credits  Online

OSHA Basics
the OSHA Act

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

Active Learning Operation Monitoring

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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

Equipment  On-site tutorial on criteria  On-site training  TBD  In-person

Selection used for equipment
selection

Active Learning Operation Monitoring

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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

Active Listening Office Etiquette

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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

 Mesa Community College  Special Projects  1 semester  In-person

Teamwork/Projects

 Arizona State University  Communicating  1 day  In-person

Communication Effectively

Active Listening Office Etiquette

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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

 NIMS Credentials  Metalforming Level I  1 credential  Online

Advanced Welding

Basic Comp.-Aided  National Tooling &  CNC-Programming  30-40 hours  Online

Manufacturing Machining Association Operations

 Mesa Community College  Lean Manufacturing  1 semester  In-person

Lean Manufacturing

 National Tooling &  Basic Blueprint  30-40 hours  Online

Industrial Design
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

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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

 University of Minnesota College  Manufacturing Operations  16 credits  Online

Operation & Control of Continuing Education Management Certificate

 Dale Carnegie  Critical Thinking: Tools  3 hours  Online

Critical Thinking for Effective Action

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

Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication

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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

Project Follow-  Dale Carnegie  Goal Setting and  2 hours  Online

Through Accountability

 Dale Carnegie  Coaching for Improved  2 hours  Online

Team Building Performance

Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication

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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

 Train personnel on proper standards and methods

Employee Training

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

Manufacturing  National Tooling &  Advanced Manufacturing  30-40 hours  Online

Standards Machining Association Processes

 NIMS Credentials  OJT Trainer  TBD  Online

Employee Training

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

Judgment &  Dale Carnegie  Analyze Problems and  3 hours  Online

Decision Making Make Decisions

Complex Problem  Mesa Community College  Project Management in  1 semester  In-person

Solving Quality Organizations

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

 Mesa Community College  Leadership &  1 semester  In-person

Leadership Empowerment Strategies

 Mesa Community College  Teamwork Dynamics  1 semester  In-person

Monitoring

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

 Train personnel on proper standards and methods

Employee Training

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

Employee Training  NIMS Credentials  OJT Trainer  TBD  Online

HR Management &  Mesa Community College  Human Relations in  1 semester  In-person

Planning Business
Basic  TBD  N/A  N/A  N/A
Administrative
Functions

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

 Mesa Community College  Statistical Process Control  1 semester  In-person

Operations Analysis

Management of  TBD  N/A  N/A  N/A

Personnel

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

 Dale Carnegie  Managing Conflict in the  3 hours  Online

Problem Sensitivity Workplace

 Dale Carnegie  Organizational  17 hours  Online

Team Management Leadership Courses

Project Follow-
Active Listening Office Etiquette Teamwork/Projects Communication Team Building
Through

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