Date of Completion
4-19-2019
Document Type
Open Access Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
First Advisor
Carol Ann Sharicz
Abstract
A plastic-injection molding facility is converting many machines into more automated systems. These complex systems require higher-level skill sets than current operators have been trained in. There is a need to increase the level of competency in most, if not all, of the operators at the Facility, and create a system of levels that engages employees and encourages learning new skills to increase their position and pay.
There is a need for a clear path of compensation based on skills and actions. The Facility is currently not optimizing or maximizing their current portfolio of machines and resources, leaving an unknown capacity. With the future of the facility residing in automation and robotics, capital investments will not be made to continue to automate machines without showing it is able to maximize current assets.
Recommended Citation
Hubbard, Bobbie Lee, "Increasing Operator Skills in a Manufacturing Environment" (2019). Instructional Design Capstones Collection. 45.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/instruction_capstone/45