40-Hour Manufacturing Job Skills Upskilling
NEW Job Skills Upskilling Workshop
Manufacturing skills Program
Cost: $795 | Contact: Tammy Beringer
Email: tammy.beringer@lakeshore.edu | Phone: 920.693.1275
Invest in Your Team: 40-Hour Manufacturing Job Skills Upskilling
Elevate Your Incumbent Workforce to Meet Today’s Industry Demands. A comprehensive, 10-day training program designed to immediately increase technical proficiency, safety adherence, and critical thinking among your manufacturing employees.
Manitowoc
January 8, 2026 – March 12, 2026
Thursdays, 8:30am – 12:30pm
40 hours total | Ten 4-hour workshops
Sheboygan
January 7, 2026 – March 11, 2026
Wednesday, 8:30am – 12:30pm
40 hours total | Ten 4-hour workshops
How Your Company Benefits
| Focus Area | Benefit to Operations | Immediate Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Skills | Standardize and improve foundational competencies across the floor. | Reduced errors and increased precision in production and assembly. |
| Problem Solving | Empower employees with structured methods for analysis and improvement. | Faster troubleshooting, process optimization, and immediate Lean basics application. |
| Workplace Safety | Ensure compliance and foster a stronger safety culture with certified training. | OSHA 10-hour certification and reduced risk of accidents. |
| Soft Skills | Strengthen communication, teamwork, and accountability. | Improved team collaboration and employee engagement. |
Program Outline: Core Competencies
Applied Problem Solving & Soft Skills (Days 1–3)
- Critical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
- Change Management
- Teamwork & Professional Conduct
12 Hours
Technical Fundamentals (Days 4–7)
- Hand & Power Tools
- Precision Measurement
- Blueprint Reading
- Assembly Techniques
- Root Cause Analysis
16 Hours
Industrial Safety Certification (Days 8–10)
- OSHA 10-Hour Training
- Hazard Communication
- PPE
- Lockout/Tagout
- Machine Guarding
12 Hours
Participants receive an OSHA 10-Hour Completion Card.
Why Invest Now?
As automation and technology accelerate, your existing staff needs focused upskilling to maintain operational efficiency. This program supports quality control, continuous improvement, and a safer workplace.
