Manufacturing Worker Training Programs

Shop Math Fundamentals
4 hours (1 day)
Math skills are necessary to most all aspects of modern manufacturing. This workshop covers math topics with an emphasis on applying math principals to practical shop problems. The topics include review of arithmetic calculations, calculations with common fractions and decimals, conversion of fractions and decimals, calculating ratios, proportions and percentages, reading and calculating customary and metric units of measure

Shop Math Fundamentals Enhanced
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours ea)
Math skills are necessary to most all aspects of modern manufacturing. This workshop covers math topics with an emphasis on applying math principals to practical shop problems. The topics include a review of arithmetic calculations, calculations with common fractions and decimals and their conversions. The workshop goes into calculating ratios, proportions and percentages for understanding element comparisons. Skills in reading and calculating customary and metric units of measure is developed with an inclusion of fundamental algebra, the geometry of lines, planes and polygons. Basics of triangle types and circle formulae are included as is an introduction to and basic application of trigonometry.

Introduction to Blueprint Reading
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours ea)
This workshop introduces the basic principles of print reading. Topics include line types, orthographic projections, dimensioning methods, and notes. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic prints and visualize the features of a part or system.

Lean Manufacturing Principles
4 hours (1 day)
A systematic method for the elimination of waste (“Muda”) within a manufacturing system. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden (“Muri”) and waste created through unevenness in workloads (“Mura”).

Safety and Ergonomics in Manufacturing
4 hours (1 day)
The science of designing the workplace, keeping in mind the capabilities and limitations of the worker. Poor worksite design leads to fatigued, frustrated, and hurting workers. This leads to the loss in productivity and quality, and exposes the company to potential lawsuits.

Basics of Metrology - Theory and Practice
8 hours (2 days, 4hours ea)
Metrology is the science of measurement and includes all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement. Participants learn through both lecture and hands-on training.

Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours)
A system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances. It uses a symbolic language in engineering drawings and computer-generated, three-dimensional solid models that explicitly describes nominal geometry and its allowable variation.

Introduction to Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM)
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours)
Instruction on the use of a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), which measures the physical geometrical characteristics of an object. This machine may be manually controlled by an operator, or it may be computer controlled. Measurements are defined by a probe attached to the third moving axis of this machine. Probes may be mechanical, optical, laser, or light.

Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility Analysis
4 hours (1 day)
A statistical tool that measures the amount of variation in the measurement system arising from the measurement device and the people taking the measurement.

Machining Fundamentals
4 hours (1 day)
This course is designed to teach incumbent workers the basic information they would need prior to receiving in-person training on a machine tool such as a mill or lathe. This course teaches basic machining principles and focusses on the foundational information required to move into a machining position. Topics include: Identification of different machining equipment, understanding axes and numerical control, machining number systems and lingo, mill tooling identification and use, feeds and speeds, machining different materials, hardness and ductility of materials, loading stock and setup and basic safety around machine tools. Blueprint reading is a plus for this course.

Fanuc Robot Arm Programming and Operation Basics
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours ea)
This workshop provides background about the types of Fanuc Robot arms, and their control systems that includes the basics of these systems and the safety mechanisms surrounding them. Participants are introduced to programming, and the elements central to the motion and tool handling of the robot. Topics include: Types of Robots; Robot controllers and the safety systems; the i-Pendant; Robot Axes and coordinate system; Jogging the robot in Joint and World mode; Axis limits; Payload and Mastering; Alarms; Tool and User Frames; Creating and running a program; Motion instructions, speeds and terminations; Position and Data Registers; Edit, Copy and Paste; I/O types and use; Types of Branching - conditional and unconditional; Macros.

Basics of CAD Software (Solid Works)
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours)
The use of computer systems to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and create a database for manufacturing. Participants learn introductory programming on laptops using Solidworks software.

Introduction to MS Excel
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours)
MS Excel is part of the Microsoft Office suite of applications. It is a spreadsheet program that is used for automating calculations, performing data analysis/mining, creating budgets, and a more. This beginner course is designed for the individual who has a working knowledge of the Windows desktop with little to no experience with spreadsheets. This workshop will introduce you to the following concepts: navigating the Office Ribbon; understanding the various components within Excel; creating formulas; data manipulation and analysis; and formatting, saving, and printing your information. At the end of this workshop, you will be confident in your ability to work with spreadsheets, ready to apply your knowledge in the workplace, and prepared to take the next Excel class.

Basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours)
PLCs are used extensively to drive automation and work with associated devices such as robots in today’s manufacturing sector. This workshop walks through the basics of the microcontroller and associated input and output devices, their configuration, and wiring to external devices. Ladder logic is the language that programs the PLC microcontroller. Attendees will learn to program using this simple language, followed by a debugging session.

Electrical Soldering and Wiring Fundamentals
4 hours (1 day)
This workshop presentation includes lecture and hands-on activities to train workers to solder and de-solder surface mount, radial and axial lead components as well as wires for installation or re-work applications. Point-to-point wiring, dressing, and wire management are presented. Workers will receive hands on training with a variety of wiring schemes. Wire gauges, various schematic work, and identification of several components are discussed in this workshop.

Creating Standard Work (SW)
4 hours (1 day)
Documenting the current best practice, standardized work forms the baseline for Kaizen or continuous improvement. As the standard is improved, the new standard becomes the baseline for further improvements, and so on.

Continuous Quality Improvement (Kaizen)
4 hours (1 day)
An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek “incremental” improvement over time or “breakthrough” improvement all at once.

Root-Cause Analysis
4 hours (1 day)
This workshop will provide the participants with an understanding of the quality tools used to define and describe the problem, the flow of the process, how to create a list of causal factors, how data is collected, distinguish between causal factors and root causes, develop a corrective action plan, and ensure that the root cause cannot reoccur.

The Fundamentals of Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
4 hours (1 day)
A lean-management method for analyzing the current state and designing of a future state for the series of events that bring a product or service from its beginning through to the customer. It can be applied to nearly any value chain.

Essentials of Risk Management
4 hours (1 day)
The identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks, followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risk management’s objective is to assure uncertainty does not deflect the endeavor from the business goals.

Use of Statistical Process Control Charts
4 hours (1 day)
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a control charting method of quality assurance that applies statistical methods in order to monitor and control a manufacturing process over time. Monitoring and controlling ensures that the process functions at its full potential so that the process can produce as much conforming product as possible with a minimum of waste (scrap).

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours)
Goodwin University’s Advanced Manufacturing Program has developed a Six Sigma Yellow Belt workshop to train management, professional staff, and production operators on the project-based methodology that focuses on improvement of existing products, processes, or services. A Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the certification exam administered on day two of the workshop.

Advanced Excel Concepts for Data Analysis
8 hours (2 days, 4 hours)
MS Excel is one of the most commonly used applications for data analysis. This advanced Excel course is suitable for those with a sound working knowledge of Excel, who wish to gain the skills necessary to use effectively worksheets, mathematical formulas, nesting function, charting, pivot tables, conditional formatting, lookup formulas, and the index and match function. Learning these features on your own, however, would be a daunting task. This workshop will instruct you in the use of these important advanced Excel features and functions, taking your level of proficiency from basic to advanced. After this training, you will be prepared to use your newly gained knowledge to excel at your job.

Mentoring
4 hours (1 day)
The on-boarding and retaining of skilled workers are important aspects of the mentor-mentee relationship. This workshop provides the training to help experienced workers as they train new workers and pass on institutional knowledge.

Diversity and Team Dynamics — The Functional Team
4 hours (1 day)
In this workshop, the variations of diversity and the interconnectedness of teams is explored as are strategies that strengthen functional teams through the use of personality and performance tools. Additionally, the roles and responsibilities within the functional team and how they manifest in the work environment are defined. Functional teams are often composed of members from several vertical levels who perform specific functions for the team. This structure works in both large and small organizations.

Managing the Marginal Employee
4 hours (1 day)
In this workshop, the four factors of job performance (job understanding, capability, opportunity, and willingness) are examined in light of why work doesn’t get done and what strategies a manager may use to positively influence performance. This is folded into strategies to work with employees who are identified as marginal to improve their chances for success and productivity in the workplace. Methodologies such as Training Within Industry (TWI) are explored for implementing a positive approach to performance and ultimately coaching employees for excellence.

Conflict Response
4 hours (1 day)
This workshop introduces conflict dynamics and its implications in day-to-day situations. Conflict is not always negative and needs to be approached with care and consideration. Participants examine their approach to conflict with the TKI instrument to understand how they typically approach conflict and work on developing strategies to enable working with people who have different conflict approaches.

CPT - Safety & Quality
45 hours (15 days, 3 hours)
This extended workshop explores core areas of safety, and quality practices & measurement. Leads to opportunity to test for nationally recognized MSSC credentials.

Six Sigma Green Belt
45 hours, (15 days, 3 hours)
This extended workshop in Six Sigma lean tools identifies waste while driving continuous improvements to process and product quality. Leads to the opportunity to earn a Green Belt from Goodwin University.

CPT - Process & Maintenance Awareness
45 hours (15 days, 3 hours)
This extended workshop explores core areas of manufacturing process & production and maintenance awareness. Leads to opportunity to test for nationally recognized MSSC credentials.

Technical Drawings
45 hours, (15 days, 3 hours)
This extended workshop covers the basic principles of engineering drawings and how to read and interpret them. The six basic views of drawings are explored and then transferred to CAM software for CNC programming.

CLT - Certified Logistics Technician
45 hours, (15 days, 3 hours)
This extended workshop in core areas of logistics includes warehouses, distribution centers, and international transportation networks. Leads to opportunity to test for nationally recognized MSSC credential.