Specialty Bearings Manufacturer
Specialty bearings manufacturer awarded incumbent worker training grant with the help of Tooling U-SME
“Working with Tooling U-SME was a wonderful experience. When they came on board, they did a comprehensive and inclusive analysis of all our processes. What’s really great is their flexibility.”
HR Manager
Challenge:
- Growing skills gap resulting from an aging workforce
- Competing with large union manufacturing organizations for skilled workers
- Declining productivity
- Missing cross training
- Managing inconsistent training
Solution:
- Tooling U-SME performed workplace performance assessment and comprehensive analysis of processes
- Created a detailed, comprehensive learning and development plan
- Gained commitment from senior leadership
- Determined competencies for each job classification
Results:
- With Tooling U-SME’s help, received incumbent worker training grant from State of Connecticut and created three-year apprenticeship program
- Improved job descriptions, identified competencies and developed job
- Created transparent career progression path for employees