The Chamber is supporting the Berks County Workforce Investment Board is conducting an employer survey regarding the availability of the following Precision Machining Occupations in Berks County. We value your input, as you are the subject matter experts in recruitment critical to the continued success of your company.
Instructions: Please answer as specifically as possible for each occupation you employ.

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* 1. Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators (Non-Programming) - CNC Operator is generally the least-skilled of the precision machining occupations and frequently serves as an entry-point for further technical development.

Please fill in the number of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machine Tool Operators (Non-Programming) for each category.

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* 2. Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers/Operators - CNC Programmer is a specialized occupation that develops programs that run multiple CNC work centers

Please fill in the number of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machine Tool Programmers/Operators for each category.

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* 3. Machinists - Machinists are skilled technicians who use machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders to make machined products that meet precise specifications.

Please fill in the number of Machinists for each category.

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* 4. Tool and Die Makers - Tool & Die Makers are highly-specialized machinists that craft and repair precision tools, dies and other devices that enable machines to produce a wide variety of products.

Please fill in the number of Tool & Die Makers for each category.

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* 5. Do you feel the projected pipeline for Precision Machining Occupations will support your need during the next 4-5 years?

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* 6. What is the average age of your machining employees?

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* 7. Do you anticipate precision machining positions to open within your company due to replacement openings or the need for new hires to support production growth?

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* 8. Please share any anecdotal information you may have on the recruitment issues you have faced (or anticipate facing) in new hire precision machinist recruitment and/or forecasted replacement due to retirements.

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* 9. Please fill in the the following information (optional):
*Note - All specific company information obtained from this survey will remain confidential.

Thank you for your time and input. We will share the results of this survey with the members of the BCTC & RMCTC Machining Occupational Advisory Committee, other Berks County Machining Educational Providers, Education Leaders, our Workforce Investment Board, and other Policy Makers.

For questions or more information, please contact:
Rory Patrick Stevenson
Berks County WIB
(P) 610.988.1303
(F) 610.988.1301
rstevenson@bccl.org

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