Allegion Manufacturing Careers Virtual Tour User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Allegion

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Allegion Manufacturing Careers Virtual Tour User Guide

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Virtual Plant Tour (10 min)
Why work in manufacturing (employee voices) (10 min)
Discussion about jobs and manufacturing
Panel discussion on manufacturing career experiences (20 min)

Discussion topics

How is technology changing manufacturing?

In the past, manufacturing was thought to be manual and repetitive. Today, technology has changed the way products are manufactured.
- Automation and robotics have improved output and efficiency in plants, as well as improved the quality of products produced.
- IoT and data allows for increased productivity and innovative new products.
- Computer systems and software allow for accurate tracking and distribution of inventory.

As seen in the videos, manufacturing offers the opportunity to work in a wide variety of jobs. From jobs that require a high school diploma to those that require a college degree, there are a variety of paths to a career in manufacturing.

What are some of the types of jobs you heard discussed in the video?
What types of education and/or skills do you think are needed for those jobs?
What types of courses can you take that would help prepare you for those jobs and develop those skills?

*See below for a reference guide on job descriptions and requirements.

These are general job descriptions and national average wages for these types of jobs.

Job| Description| Responsibilities| Education needed| Skills needed
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Assembly Operator

__ Other titles: Production Operator

__ Manufacturing Assembler

__ Assembly Technician

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National avg. salary

~$37,000 but varies by type of product being assembled

| Assembly Operators work in manufacturing units and create finished products by joining parts together|

Follow production schedules
Package products
Prepare items for shipment
Ensure work is performed according to specification
Operate machinery
Generate production reports

| High School Diploma|

Reading comprehension to follow assembly instructions
General mathematics to read measuring devices to perform required assembly and inspection duties
Basic computer skills as many assembly lines use digital machinery and equipment
Attention to detail to spot small defects and potential problems
Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy pieces of equipment and boxes and standing for hours at a time

Distribution Worker

__ Other titles: Warehouse worker

Shipping Associate National avg. salary $30,000

| Responsible for pulling, picking, staging, sorting and loading of product for outbound customer orders, as well as unloading and receiving inbound loads and transporting product throughout the warehouse|

Pick, stage and load customer orders
Conduct product counts to ensure accurate inventory levels
Maintain a clean and safe working environment by following all safety procedures
Operate material handling equipment

| High School Diploma|

Forklift certification
Ability to work in a team
Good communication skills – both written and verbal
Attention to detail in order to ensure work is accurate
Basic computer skills as inventory is tracked in the operations system
Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy boxes and standing for hours at a time

Operations Supervisor

**Other titles: Manufacturing supervisor**

Team Leader National avg. salary $55,000

| Supervises the daily activities of an operations unit or team|

Supervise employees
Evaluate performance
Report on unit metrics
Perform unit administration, such as budgeting, inventory control, or work scheduling

| High School Diploma and experience in the area they will be managing|

Organizational and leadership skills
Mathematics for scheduling and budgeting
Project Management skills
Interpersonal Communication skills, both verbal and written
Problem-Solving skills
Computer skills

Robotics Technician

**Other titles: Automation technician**

**Electrical / electronic technician**

National avg. salary $60,000

| Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.|

Troubleshoot robotic systems
Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of- arm tools, or conveyors
Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components
Modify computer- controlled robot movements
Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes

| Associate degree and/or apprenticeship|

Troubleshooting
Equipment maintenance
Mathematics
Computer skills
Reading comprehension
Critical thinking
Complex problem solving

Materials Manager

**Other titles: Inventory planning manager**

**Materials planning manager**

**National Avg. Salary $108,000**

| A materials manager is responsible for managing inventory and purchasing procedures of raw materials and other supplies within a company|

Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries
Responsible for programs materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, and delivery
Establish procedures and supervise the physical inventory
Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members
Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers
Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications

| Bachelor’s Degree|

Experience in logistics role or related experience
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems
Knowledgeable of forecasting and budgeting
Ability to solve problems swiftly
Computer skills

Manufacturing Engineer

**Other titles: Industrial Engineer**

**National Avg. Salary $70,000**

| Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service|

Figure out how to manufacture parts or products with maximum efficiency
Develop management control systems to make financial planning and cost analysis more efficient
Enact quality control procedures
Design control systems to coordinate activities and production planning in order to ensure that products meet quality standards

| Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or general Engineering|

Creativity and ingenuity to design new production
Critical-thinking to create new systems to solve problems related to waste and inefficiency
Listening skills to solicit feedback from customers, vendors, and production staff
Mathematics including the principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting
Problem-solving skills
Written and verbal communication skills to document and explain processes and instructions to production staff, technicians and management

Environmental Health and Safety Director (EHS)

**Other titles Environmental compliance director**

**Occupational health and safety director**

**National avg. salary $140,000**

| Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and

safety regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.

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