overview of minnesota manufacturing careers

Overview of Minnesota Manufacturing Careers

October 25, 2011Keynote Webinar in ISEEK’s Online Manufacturing Career Fairhttp://manufacturing.mncareerfair.org

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Today’s Presenters

Troy LandDirector of OperationsDynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc.www.dcti.com

Larry RaddatzDirector of Customized Training, Dakota County Technical Collegelarry.raddatz@dctc.edu

Bob HoenieBusiness Service SpecialistMN DEEDRobert.hoenie@state.mn.us

Les EngelOwner, Engel Metallurgical, Inc.www.engelmet.com

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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