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4-Year Bachelor Degree
Business Administration
(UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh)
Manufacturing Engineering (UW-Stout, 2+2 Program: UW-Stout/NWTC)
Mechanical Engineering (UW-Stout, UW-Platteville, UW-Madison, Michigan Tech, MSOE)
Advanced Training
Broad Industry Experience
Apprenticeships
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Technical Professional &
Managerial Jobs
($24-44+/hour)
Project Manager
Plant Manager
Business Owner
Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
VIDEOS
Mechanical Engineer: DKBEP
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Technical Skills Needed: broad skills as required for skilled technician jobs, all aspects of Machine Shop operations, quality control, Lean Six Sigma-Black Belt, computer skills, manage jobs for profit, basic finance/accounting knowledge, inventory
Soft Skills Needed: ability to analyze situations for constant operational improvement, entrepreneurial skills, leadership, ability to motivate and manage others, ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, effective verbal and written communications
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2-Year Associate Degree
Automation Engineering
Technology/EMCINTRonics
(NWTC)
Manufacturing Engineering (NWTC)
Mechanical Design Technology
(FVTC, LTC, MPTC , NWTC)
Tool Design Engineering Technology (MPTC)
Prototype and Design (NWTC)
Advanced Training
Broad Industry Experience
Apprenticeships
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Skilled Technician Jobs
($18-28/hour)
CNC Programmer
Lead Machinist
Mechanical Designer
Team Leader
Machine Shop Supervisor
Prototype Model Builder
Pattern and Mold Maker
Related:
Tool & Die Maker
VIDEOS
CNC Programmer: 2010 All-Star
Automation Technician: 2010 All-Star
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Technical Skills Needed: some experience in skills needed for mid-level technical jobs, machinist skills plus leadership skills, versed in CAD/CAM programs, machining knowledge of multiple machines and assemblies, set up, high degree of tooling knowledge, tool comps, identify non-conformance, Lean Six Sigma, preventative maintenance, inventory, knowledge of fixturing, machine set up, G & M codes, programming and editing using G Code, conversational programming, methods, fabrication, knowledge of various alloys, knowledge of basic metallurgy, geometric tolerance, CNC and manual machine experience, CNC lathe, turning, milling, basic welding, precision measuring, precision tools use, GD & T precision reading, mechanical aptitude, computer skills, manage jobs for profit
Soft Skills Needed: leadership, ability to motivate and manage others, ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications
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2-Year Technical Diploma
CNC/Tool and Die Technologies (MPTC)
CNC Technician (NWTC)
Machine Tool Technician (FVTC)
Machine Tooling Technics (NWTC)
1-Year Technical Diploma
Machine Tool Operation
(LTC, NWTC)
Certificate Programs
CNC Set-up/Operator (MPTC)
CNC conversational Programming & Operations (FVTC)
Machine tool CNC Programming & Operations (LTC)
Occupation/Industry Certificate
Apprenticeships
Some Experience (1-5 years)
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Mid-Level Technical Jobs
($14-22/hour)
Machinist
CNC Machinist
Mold Maker
Model Technician
CAD/CAM Designer
Machinist Apprentice
Related:
Welder
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Fabricator
VIDEOS
CNC Machinist: DKBEP 2010 All-Star
Welder: DKBEP 2010 All-Star
Steel Metal Fabricator: DKBEP 2009 All-Star
Pipe Fabricator: 2009 All-Star
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Technical Skills Needed: set up, tooling knowledge, identify non-conformance, Lean Six Sigma, preventative maintenance, inventory, knowledge of fixturing, minimal experience, machine set up, programming and editing using G Code, conversational programming, methods, fabrication, knowledge of various alloys, knowledge of basic metallurgy, geometric tolerancy, CNC and manual machine experience, CNC lathe, turning, milling, basic welding, precision measuring, precision tools use, GD & T precision reading, CAD, mechanical aptitude, basic trigonometry, algebra, fractions, imperial and metric conversions and measurement, geometry, tape reading, blue print reading, production machining, basic computer skills
Soft Skills Needed: ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications, ability to work in team environment
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Starting...
Apprenticeship Program
Intro to Manufacturing Certificate Program (FVTC)
Manufacturing Technician Certificate Program (NWTC)
Some Work Experience (1-3 yrs)
Exposure to Industry
Youth Apprenticeship or Co-op
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Entry-Level Skilled Jobs
($11-16/hour)
Entry-Level Machinist
CNC Operator
Laser Operator
Machinist Apprentice
VIDEOS
CNC Operator: 2009 All-Star
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Technical Skills Needed: minimal experience, machine set up, G Code, Lean Six Sigma, precision measuring, mechanical aptitude, basic trigonometry, algebra, fractions, imperial and metric conversions and measurement, geometry, tape reading, blue print reading, reading a ruler, basic computer skills
Soft Skills Needed: ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications
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High School Diploma/GED
Little or No Experience
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Semi-Skilled Jobs
($10-14/hour)
Machine Operator
Assembly Worker
General Laborer
VIDEOS
Machine Operator: DKBEP
Assembly Worker: DKBEP
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Technical Skills Needed: algebra, fractions, imperial and metric conversions, geometry, mechanical aptitude, tape reading, blue print reading, micrometer, basic computer skills
Soft Skills Needed: ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications, ability to work in team environment
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Workplace Basics
Intensive Work Readiness
High School Diploma/GED
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