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Overview of Minnesota
Manufacturing Careers
October 25, 2011
Keynote Webinar in
ISEEK’s Online Manufacturing Career Fair
http://manufacturing.mncareerfair.org
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Today’s Presenters
Bob Hoenie
Business Service Specialist
MN DEED
[email protected]
Troy Land
Director of Operations
Dynamic Sealing
Technologies, Inc.
www.dcti.com
Larry Raddatz
Les Engel
Director of Customized
Training, Dakota County
Technical College
[email protected]
Owner,
Engel Metallurgical, Inc.
www.engelmet.com
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Bob Hoenie
Business Service Specialist
Minnesota 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
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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 Minnesota
The Evolving Workplace
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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 Land
Director 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 (Machining)
– http://www.paulsontraining.com/ (Plastics)
• 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/
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What do we look for?
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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 Raddatz
Director of Customized Training
Dakota 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 Engel
Owner,
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 postsecondary 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
• DEED
www.positivelyminnesota.com
• Tour of Manufacturing, October 29, 2011
www.tourofmanufacturingmn.com