The manufacturing industry has been revolutionised in recent years because of enormous growth in digital technologies and an increased involvement of robotics and automation processes.
Manufacturing remains a fast-paced technology-heavy industry which employs a very wide range of staff in multiple different roles. It stands to reason then that staff across the board must remain highly skilled in order to continue meeting the demands of the industry. Let’s have a look at which technical, digital and transferable skills are of particular importance.
Health and Safety
In varying production sites – factories, warehouses and production lines – health and safety remains highly important. Skills in hazard awareness, safety implementation, protective equipment and inspections are therefore all highly valuable across the industry according to the British Council.
Technical Machining
While some machinery in the manufacturing industries can be learned quickly and relatively easily, there are some fascinatingly complex pieces of machinery in the world of manufacturing which require advanced technical expertise in machinery operations. Equipment such as electric tapping machines, as provided by specialists such as //www.cotswold-machinery-sales.co.uk/roscamat-tapping-machines/electric-tapping-machines/roscamat-tiger-electric-tapping-machine/, for example, require skilled professionals to operate.
Quality Control
At all stages of the production process, quality control is essential. Skilled professionals in this area focus on statistical analysis, process audits, raw material testing and in-process inspections.
Continuous Improvement
This is a more soft set of skills which is equally important as any other. Having a person with skills in this area can standardise processes, expand capacity and reduce operational costs.
