The common theme from all of the High Tech Manufacturing Companies surveyedreveals the biggest challenge is the availability of the skilled workforce.Blackfox’s core expertise is electronics, although they provide training andcertification to the entire supply chain of manufacturers. Blackfox is an IPCApproved Training and Certification Center, one of four in the world authorizedto train and certify to all standards. The IPC Standards are theinternationally accepted quality standards that govern the acceptabilitycriteria for Electronics Manufacturing.

ResourceMFG (www.resourcemfg.com) recognizes the core competencies ofrecruiting, screening, hiring, placing and retaining a temporary workforce.ResourceMFG has to be proactive in training the skilled electronics workforceof tomorrow and partnered with Blackfox Training Institute to provide and endto end solution to the Electronic manufacturing sector. This solution providesa qualified, certified, contingent workforce which is more productive forcustomers; it also creates great opportunities for trained employees. With thegrowing demand for skilled employees in the electronics industry this strategicpartnership provides a seamless solution.

The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of electronic products, accountingfor around 21% of the world total. It also represents the world’s largestmarket with around 29% of the total and with the outsourcing trend of sendingmany of our high volume, repetitive, high tech jobs offshore; we are left withthe lower volume, but more complex jobs which require much higher skills. Jobgrowth pushed down the unemployment rate to 2.5 percent in Utah, significantlylower than the U.S. unemployment rate of 4.5 percent.

Al Dill, President of Blackfox Training Institute noted, “There is a hugeshortage of skilled workers to fill the demand in Electronics Manufacturing.The Staffing Industry, in general, has long struggled with providingElectronics Manufacturing with the right person with the right skills at theright time. The typical staffing company claims to have the ability to staffindividuals in any industry and in any job position. The Myth is that they havethe ability to screen, assess, and train individuals in all facets ofelectronic manufacturing before they are placed. The truth is that training andcertification are not their core competencies and they need a specialist suchas Blackfox to provide that service. Blackfox has provided this service toother staffing firms in the past, but has been challenged to keep them focusedon the requirements of Electronic Manufacturers, due to distractions to fillthe needs of every other industry. We found them to be generalists in allindustries and specialists in none. The technologies in this industry areforever advancing and require the service providers to be abreast of the skillsets required to succeed. This all changed when Blackfox met ResourceMFG, amanufacturing only staffing firm. RMFG is focused and has the support staffthat is knowledgeable and understands the needs of electronicsmanufacturers.”

ResourceMFG is involved with the total spectrum of manufacturing positionsincluding production, quality, maintenance, supervision, and all levels ofmanagement. The company serves a wide variety of industry segments that includeautomotive, electronic, machining, sheet metal, fabrication, and many otherspecialized producers. Manufacturing is the sole focus of ResourceMFG allowinga better manufacturing workforce.

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