Lincoln Economic Development

Be Your Own Superhero? How?

How are you supposed to know what you want to do when you graduate or even how to figure that out? Well, here is the truth. It is estimated there will be approximately five million new manufacturing jobs in the US by 2020; at a time when a generation of manufacturing leaders and workers are prepar-ing to retire.

So think about it.In Lincoln County schools, there is a brand new school program called “Advanced Manufacturing” being offered through the Career and Technical Education Classes. This program was designed by local manufac-turers in Lincoln County to get you ready to go to work for them. Or, prepare you for more education and get you ready to be a technician after going to get your asso-ciates degree. This program will even provide you with a foundation if you plan to go to college at a four year in-stitution. And, it isn’t a small program. This program is so important to our industries and to the future workforce in Lincoln County, over $1.4 million is being invested in providing it to our students.

What do you need to do?

You need to do your homework. Yes, homework. Discover where your inter-ests are and what jobs may be best suited for you. Meet with your guidance counselor at school or visit the community college and figure out what type of education you need or training will be necessary for you.

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1. Take the right classes-take as many math, computer and technical classes as possible

2. Participate in a team sport or school activity-It’ll teach you the soft skills you need to succeed. Be on time, pay attention to details, respect authority and work in a team environment.

3. Educate yourself-Check out “How It’s Made,” “Modern Marvels,” or “MythBusters.” These shows and other pub-lications can help develop an interest you didn’t know you had. Check out websites that help you identify your strengths.

4. Earn a certificate-most jobs in advanced manufacturing don’t require an advanced degree. Certificate programs provide an opportunity for motivated students to devel-op skills and can help you as you look for a job.

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What does the Lincoln County STEM / Manufacturing Path-

way mean to me?

Will this get me ready to go to work and earn a good wage?Career and College Promise and Welding classes at LCST/Gaston College will teach you a skilled trade in a high demand job market. Advanced Manufactur-ing classes in the high school and LCST will prepare you for an entry-level job after graduation in a high demand job market or for a two– or four-year college program I can’t afford to go to college, but I could get a certificate?

Will STEM/Manufacturing Pathway help me do that?Advanced Manufacturing III & IV in grades 10-12 at LCST will provide you with a skill and prepare you with a job-ready certificate.

So there are supposed to be a lot more jobs available that require an associates degree and they pay really good. Will these classes help me?Advanced Manufacturing V & VI classes mechatronics at LCST will prepare you for: Appren-ticeships at local manufactur-ers and an Associates Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.

I heard that companies need technicians. What classes do I need to take to become one? Advanced Manufacturing I-VI courses will prepare you to attend a two-year community college and earn an Associates degree. Will this program help me in college? The Manufacturing a Future that Works program in Lincoln County Schools will provide you with the foundational skills to go to four-year institution and study all types of engineering.

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The following programs are available at Gaston College. The Associate degree programs all have starting salaries of $25,000Z+ and an expectation of at least $35,000 within five years. Welding is a diploma program (one year) which has a start-ing salary of $20,000Z+ and an expectation of at least $30,000 within five years.Brochures are available at the Gaston College booth for many more technical career pro-grams.

Computer-Integrated Machining, A.A.S. ______________________________________________The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative, and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aid-ed drafting (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), blueprint interpretation, advanced computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment, basic and advanced machining operations, precision measurement, and high-speed multi-axis machining.Graduates should qualify for employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufac-turing, rapid prototyping and rapid-manufacturing industries, specialty machine shops, fabrication industries, and high-tech or emerging industries such as aerospace, aviation, medical, and renewable energy, and to sit for machining certification examinations.

Electronics Engineering Technology, A.A.S. __________________________________________________The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum is a course of study that prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and produc-tion electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems. Includes instruction in mathematics, basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts, and microprocessors or programmable logic controllers.Graduates should qualify for employment as electronics engineering technician, field service technician, instrumentation technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, electronic systems integrator, bench technician, and production control technician.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology A.A.S. _____________________________________________________The Mechatronics Engineering Technology is a course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servo mechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance proce-dures.Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufactur-ing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.

Welding Technology Diploma ___________________________________The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal working industry.Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level techni-cians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construc-tion, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control,

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Manufacturing a Future that WorksIt’s amazing what awesome products are manufactured right here in Lin-coln County, NC. Imagine you can be a part of these companies and enjoy the great Lifestyle in your own backyard.

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1. Company name: APTAR GROUP INC. • What they produce: CLOSURES (DISPENSING SYSTEMS) • Number of people employed: 100+

2. List (2) technical skills required to work in advanced manufacturing • Skill 1: MECHANICAL • Skill 2: ELECTRICAL

3. Do you have Maintenance Technicians on site: YES

4. Do you have Engineers: YES, PROCESS/QUALITY/PROJECT ENGINEERS • What type of design software do they use: PRO ENGINEER & CAD

5. This company uses: Machining: YES Welding: YES Robotics: YES

6. Does this company pay for college: YES

7. Does this company have an apprenticeship program: YES

8. Most Important Work Activities for this company: Safety is always first – Quality products for our customers – Efficiencies 9. Relevant Degrees and Certifications: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

1. Company name: Blum Inc. • What they produce: A leading manufacturer of functional hardware for kitchen cabinets and commercial case goods. Though specializing in concealed hinges, lift systems and drawer runner systems, Blum also manufactures solutions for organizing the contents of drawers. • Number of people employed: 370 2. List (2) technical skills required to work in advanced manufacturing • Skill 1: Mathematics • Skill 2: Computer 3. Do you have Maintenance Technicians on site: Yes

4. Do you have Engineers: Yes • What type of design software do they use: Solid Works and Auto Cad 5. This company uses: • Machining: Yes • Welding: Yes • Robotics: Yes 6. Does this company pay for college: Yes, for those in the apprenticeship program. Tuition assistance is also provided for other employees if course con-tent is directly related to their field of work. 7. Does this company have an apprenticeship program: Yes 8. Most Important Work Activities for this company: Stamping, Powder Coating, Injection Molding, Automated Assembly, and Automated Warehousing 9. Relevant Degrees and Certifications: Associates, Bachelors and Masters de-grees in various areas such as Sales, Marketing, Computer Sciences, Business, Electronics, Engineering, Mechatronics. Certifications in Quality, ISO 14001 and OSHA

1. Company name: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation • What they produce: Power Tool Accessories (at the Lincolnton site) • Number of people employed: ~200 full time associates

2. List (2) technical skills required to work in advanced manufacturing • Skill 1: Mechanical • Skill 2: Tool & Die Maker

3. Do you have Maintenance Technicians on site: 6

4. Do you have Engineers: yes • What type of design software do they use: AutoCAD

5. This company uses: Machining: No Welding: No Robotics: Yes

6. Does this company pay for college: Yes on a selected basis

7. Does this company have an apprenticeship program: No

8. Most Important Work Activities for this company: Converting of coated abrasives & packaging

9. Relevant Degrees and Certifications: Engineering, Logistics, Electronics

1. Company name: Cataler North America • What they produce: Automotive Catalyst • Number of people employed: 300

2. List (2) technical skills required to work in advanced manufacturing • Skill 1: ability to follow written work instructions • Skill 2: computer skills

3. Do you have Maintenance Technicians on site: Yes

4. Do you have Engineers: Yes • What type of design software do they use: Autocad, 3DCAD

5. This company uses: Machining: Yes Welding: Yes Robotics: Yes

6. Does this company pay for college: Yes, we have tuition reimburse-ment


8. Most Important Work Activities for this company Attention to detail, computer skills, team work

9. Relevant Degrees and Certifications: Mechanical, Electrical Chemical or Industrial Engineering; Computer Science, Accounting, Human Resources Mgmt., Business Administration, International Business, (PE) and (CRP)

1. Company name: Crawford Composites, LLC • What they produce: Carbon Fiber and Composite components, Metal products, Race Cars • Number of people employed: 47

2. List (2) technical skills required to work in advanced manufacturing • Skill 1: fabrication • Skill 2: machining


4. Do you have Engineers: Yes • What type of design software do they use: SolidWorks

5. This company uses: Machining: Yes Welding: Yes Robotics: No

6. Does this company pay for college: No

7. Does this company have an apprenticeship program: Yes

8. Most Important Work Activities for this company design, manufacturing

9. Relevant Degrees and Certifications: Trade Journeymen, Mechanical Engineering, Business, and Aerospace Engineering degrees

1. Company name: Kaco USA Inc • What they produce: Seals for the automotive industry • Number of people employed: 127

2. List (2) technical skills required to work in advanced manufacturing • Skill 1: Knowledge of Mechatronics • Skill 2: Knowledge of Electro Mechanics


4. Do you have Engineers: Yes • What type of design software do they use: AutoCAD


6. Does this company pay for college: Under certain circumstances

7. Does this company have an apprenticeship program: We are trying to implement

8. Most Important Work Activities for this company: Manufacturing

9. Relevant Degrees and Certifications: High School Diploma On the job training CRC testing

1. Company name: Steele Rubber Products • What they produce: Rubber parts for automotive restoration • Number of people employed: 65

2. List (2) technical skills required to work in advanced manufacturing • Skill 1: CAD CAM design • Skill 2: Advanced machining


4. Do you have Engineers: Yes, 2 • What type of design software do they use: DelCam


6. Does this company pay for college: Tuition Reimbursement


8. Most Important Work Activities for this company: Tool and die making, injection molding, extrusions, rubber processing

9. Relevant Degrees and Certifications: Industrial and Engineering technology, certified maintenance technician

1. Company name: The Timken Company • What they produce: Tapered roller bearings • Number of people employed: 525

2. List (2) technical skills required to work in advanced manufacturing • Skill 1: Mechanical aptitude • Skill 2: Math


4. Do you have Engineers: Yes • What type of design software do they use: Unigraphics, AutoCAD, CCD, PLC software


6. Does this company pay for college: Education Reimbursement Program Available

7. Does this company have an apprenticeship program: Yes

8. Most Important Work Activities for this company:• Machine operators• Machinists• Electricians• Mechanics• Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Quality)• Accounting / Finance• Scheduling / Supply chain / Lean Manufacturing

9. Relevant Degrees and Certifications:• Engineering• Machinist• Mechanical technology• Electrical technology

1. Company name: VT LeeBoy, Inc • What they produce: Manufacturer of paving and construction equipment• Number of people employed:285

2. List (2) technical skills required to work in advanced manufacturing • Skill 1: engineering degree • Skill 2: welding certification

3. Do you have Maintenance Technicians on site:3

4. Do you have Engineers:15 • What type of design software do they use: solid works


6. Does this company pay for college: $3,000.00 per year


8. Most Important Work Activities for this company: assembly and weld

9. Relevant Degrees and Certifications: Engineering and welding certification

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