Manufacturing Skills Data for 2018 Identifies Increased Skill Levels in USA
October 10, 2018 | Scientific Management TechniquesEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Scientific Management Techniques reports an increase in skill assessment scores in 2018. Should the data remain at this level for the balance of the year, this will mark the first time in 19 years that average assessment scores have increased in two out of three consecutive years. After trending in a narrow range for 28 years, manufacturing skill assessment scores began a prolonged decline in 1999.
Scientific Management Techniques' (SMT) Hands-On Competency-Based assessment programs measure the skill level of the manufacturing workforce in 46 countries. The assessment machines are used in the hiring process, for internal promotions and to identify/measure skill gaps of the incumbent workforce. With the skills gap analysis, SMT delivers highly targeted skill training programs.
"The manufacturing skills shortage has driven an increased demand for the ability to identify 'Mechanical Aptitude' in entry level staff that have no prior training or manufacturing experience," reports SMT's CEO Mr. Stephen Berry. "Given the current state of the manufacturing workforce, our clients are hiring more entry level staff today than any other time in the last 46 years. The Standard Timing Model (mechanical skills assessment machine) identifies multiple levels of 'pre-existing skills' for experienced applicants and incumbents, and also 'Aptitude' in individuals that have no previous manufacturing experience or training. Mechanical Aptitude translates directly into trainability. As such, assessing entry level staff for mechanical aptitude dramatically decreases turnover. Individuals possessing mechanical aptitude assimilate training efficiently and become productive members of the workforce quickly."
Scientific Management Techniques' Hands-On Competency-Based skill assessment programs identify and measure the skills required to Operate, Maintain and Troubleshoot a modern manufacturing facility. The company has over four decades of manufacturing skill assessment data, identifying and measuring skills for multiple competencies and categories. SMT delivers five hands-on assessment programs; Mechanical Skills, Electrical, Programmable Logic Control, Process Control and CNC skill assessments.
"The current increase in assessment scores is a welcome positive development," states SMT's Founder & Chairman Emeritus Mr. Richard Whouley. "Time will tell if we have turned the corner on Manufacturing Skills in the USA or if the magnitude of the problem has simply slowed or stopped growing. For the first three quarters of 2018 assessment scores have increased in thirty-three states."
About Scientific Management Techniques
Scientific Management Techniques is the global leader in hands-on industrial skills assessments and industrial skills training. SMT's manufacturing skill solutions are currently deployed in 46 countries. The skills training curriculum trains the critical hard skills required to operate, maintain and troubleshoot an industrial facility. Their hands-on manufacturing skills assessment machines and assessment protocols are used to identify and measure industrial skills; Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, CNC and Process Control Skills. Many organizations assess their incumbent workforce and deliver targeted training based on the assessment data.
Suggested Items
iNEMI Names Grace O'Malley CTO
05/02/2024 | iNEMIThe Board of Directors of the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) has named Grace O'Malley Chief Technical Officer (CTO).
Intel Takes Next Step Toward Building Scalable Silicon-Based Quantum Processors
05/02/2024 | BUSINESS WIRENature published an Intel research paper, “Probing single electrons across 300-mm spin qubit wafers,” demonstrating state-of-the-art uniformity, fidelity and measurement statistics of spin qubits.
ZESTRON Academy Launches 2024 Advanced Packaging & Power Electronics Webinar Series
05/01/2024 | ZESTRONZESTRON, the leading global provider of high-precision cleaning products, services, and training solutions in the electronics manufacturing and semiconductor industries, proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated webinar series on Advanced Packaging & Power Electronics, a webinar series on the latest innovations, cleaning, and corrosion challenges.
NextFlex Convenes the Hybrid Electronics Community at Binghamton University
05/01/2024 | NextFlexBinghamton University hosted the NextFlex hybrid electronics community on April 18 for a day of expert presentations, breakout sessions on technology and manufacturing topics, and networking.
HQ NextPCB of HQ Electronics Debut on the International Stage for Electronics Manufacture at IPC APEX 2024
05/01/2024 | PRNewswireHQ NextPCB of HQ Electronics, a leading Chinese-based multilayer PCB manufacturer and assembly house showcased its industrial prowess on the international stage for the first time at the IPC APEX Expo 2024.