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Career Advancement in Global and Advanced Manufacturing: Getting the Right Start . Brian Dail, Senior Analyst, Crosspointe Headquarters, Rolls-Royce North America . Introduction. Local guy Highland Springs HS Graduate Attended JTCC Apprentice program / Journeyman card
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Career Advancement in Global and Advanced Manufacturing: Getting the Right Start Brian Dail, Senior Analyst, Crosspointe Headquarters, Rolls-Royce North America
Introduction • Local guy • Highland Springs HS Graduate • Attended JTCC • Apprentice program / Journeyman card • Non-Traditional student earning a Bachelor’s Degree @ 37 • Career path began with small jobs shops • Told it was a dying trade • Allowed me to keep working during tough economic times • Precision Machining provided me the foundation that led me to multiple career opportunities
Why does Precision Machining Technology Matter? • Encourages STEM proficiency • Promotes analytical and process oriented thinking • Utilizes technology • Manufacturing sector is key component to a vital economy • Regional employer engagement at new highs • National shift back towards manufacturing acceptance
Where can it Lead? • Engineering (Manufacturing / Mechanical) • CNC programmer • Education (instructor) • Technician • Supervision / management • Field service (repair, process improvement, install) • Entrepreneur (small business owner) These skills reach nationally across multiple industries with multiple job opportunities.
Advanced Career Center Simulates modern manufacturing environment Advanced equipment with broad application Integrated IT systems Lean, flow cell environment Relevant training for a modern workforce Typical Training Center • Basic Machining • Separate Textbook Training • Outdated Equipment • No IT Integration • Layout does not recognize today’s requirements
Career Pathway Focused Education & Training: • Transferrable Skills • Dynamic Curriculum • Affordable Options
Getting the Right Start… • Promotion of multiple career opportunities • Relevancy to today’s requirements and markets • Industry guidance and alignment • Credentials that apply to multiple career paths …fundamental for a vibrant future
Crosspointe Site • Commonwealth of Virginia: • Academic Investments • Incentives • Workforce Investments • Infrastructure • Rolls-Royce: • create 642 new jobs in Virginia • make investment of $501 million
The Vision of Crosspointe Operational In development
Crosspointe Turbines Manufacturing Facility Rolls-Royce data-strictly private
Airbus A350 Airbus A380 Turbine Blades Turbine Discs Fan Discs Products and Applications Boeing 787
Factory Skills Required • Precision Metal Machining • Multi Axis Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operation • Horizontal Milling and Vertical Turning • In-cycle Probing for Quality • Coordinate Measuring Machine Inspection • Multi-Axis Grinding • EDM Technology • Non Destructive Testing • Binocular Inspection • Fluoride Penetrate Inspection • Chemical Etching • Manufacturing Engineering • AE Mechanics