Manufacturing
Machine Operation skills assessment
Machine operators turn materials into products. This scorecard covers set-up, operation, quality checks, safety and record keeping so manufacturers can compare operators and build multi-skilled teams.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Machine Operation skills you can score
These are the default Machine Operation skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Machine Set-Up and Changeover
Sets up and changes over machines quickly and correctly to specification.
Operating to Specification
Runs equipment within parameters and adjusts settings as required.
In-Process Quality Checks
Measures and inspects output and responds to trends before defects occur.
Basic Fault Response
Clears simple faults safely and reports complex ones promptly.
Reading Work Instructions and Drawings
Follows job instructions and drawings accurately.
Measuring Instruments Use
Uses gauges, callipers and micrometers correctly.
Safe Operation and Lockout
Uses guards, lockout and safe procedures every time.
Housekeeping and 5S
Keeps the workplace clean and organised.
Production Records
Records counts, downtime and quality accurately.
Material Handling
Moves, loads and stores materials safely and in the right order for production.
Output and Efficiency
Keeps machines running steadily to meet output targets with minimal waste and downtime.
Teamwork and Communication
Communicates with colleagues and other shifts.
Levels included with Machine Operation
Machine Operation starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for manufacturing, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Operator
- Senior Operator
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Production Manager
How Machine Operation works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a line is scored on the Machine Operation skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your lines against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Machine Operation skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's line.
Machine Operation scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Machine Operation scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Machine Operation scorecard covers 12 skills: Machine Set-Up and Changeover, Operating to Specification, In-Process Quality Checks, Basic Fault Response, Reading Work Instructions and Drawings, Measuring Instruments Use, Safe Operation and Lockout, Housekeeping and 5S, Production Records, Material Handling, Output and Efficiency and Teamwork and Communication. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in Machine Operation?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one line and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Machine Operation?
Machine Operation starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Trainee, Operator, Senior Operator, Team Leader, Supervisor and Production Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Machine Operation skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In manufacturing the app talks about operators, lines and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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