Manufacturing Talent Solutions - Connect with Industry-Certified Military Talent

Close the Manufacturing Skills Gap with Industry-Certified Military Candidates

Manufacturers, how will you meet your talent needs in 2024?

Build a Talent Pipeline of RFM, CMfgA, or EVF-Certified Transitioning Military Personnel with Orion Talent

If you're looking for entry-level skilled manufacturing talent, Orion Talent has you covered. Through our ground-breaking partnership with manufacturing training and workforce development powerhouse Tooling U-SME, Orion offers access to a diverse pool of highly skilled transitioning military candidates certified in Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RFM), as a Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA), or in Electric Vehicles Fundamentals (EVF). Filling your open manufacturing roles with top talent has never been easier.

Manufacturing Talent Solutions - Connect with Industry-Certified Military Talent
Tooling U: Workforce Development Experts

Tooling U: Workforce Development Experts

Orion Talent's partnership with Tooling U-SME provides highly trained transitioning service members to the manufacturing industry. By partnering with Orion, your organization will gain access to a talent pipeline of certified, ready-to-work candidates with technical background and knowledge, in addition to practical skills.

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Orion Talent handles all the details, from developing a talent pipeline of transitioning military service members to coordinating all aspects of the training program and then delivering ready-to-work candidates to our manufacturing partners. Tell us what positions you need to be filled, and our team of experienced on-base recruiters will work closely with service members to source the right candidates for your company. Orion's certified entry-level talent will give your company a competitive edge. In addition to their industry certifications, our military veteran candidates bring with them exceptional training, leadership skills, problem-solving capabilities, and technical skills.

Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RFM) Certification

Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RFM) Certification

The global robotics market is expected to reach $74 billion by 2026, and Tooling U-SME's Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF) Certification is an innovative program tailored to meet the rising demand for robotics and advanced manufacturing talent. Developed with the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and FIRST®, this credential provides candidates with the fundamentals to begin a lifelong career in the manufacturing industry.

RFM Certification Program Highlights

  • Training Excellence: The 22-class program equips candidates with foundational skills in robotics and advanced manufacturing and serves as a starting point for any career pathway candidates may pursue in the field of robotics. Courses include introduction to manufacturing, applied mathematics, robotics applications, robotic systems and components, and robotic programming concepts.
  • Industry-Recognized Credential: Successful candidates earn a nationally recognized SME Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF) credential, endorsed by the REC Foundation and FIRST®. Candidates must sit for and pass a proctored certification examination to earn their RFM certification.

  • Onboarding Advantage: Employers can leverage the RFM certification as a powerful onboarding solution, ensuring new hires possess essential knowledge for success. RFM certified candidates are ready for entry-level employment in manufacturing jobs including as a robotics operator, maintenance apprentice, or maintenance technician trainee. It's also a great starting point for further education and training, leading to robotics-specific career pathways and skilled trades using robotics.
  • Strategic Partnership: Orion Talent connects employers with RFM-certified military candidates, streamlining the hiring process for skilled robotics professionals. As a training provider, Orion Talent handles all aspects of the certification process and connects you with ready-to-work candidates.

Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) Certification

Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) Certification

The Manufacturing Institute (MI) projects there will be 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030, largely due to a lack of skilled workers. Tooling U-SME's 25-course Certified Manufacturing Associate online training program prepares candidates for high-demand, entry-level careers in manufacturing and can be paired with a nationally recognized Certified Manufacturing Associate credential. With content developed by industry experts, candidates learn basic concepts in additive manufacturing, blueprint reading, CNC, Inspection, Lean, Math fundamentals, measurement and inspection, quality, robotics, safety, and troubleshooting. Candidates who complete the SME Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) credential have the foundational manufacturing knowledge needed to succeed in entry-level employment.

Certified Manufacturing Associate Training Program Highlights:

  • Industry Value: The SME CMfgA credential showcases an individual's foundational manufacturing knowledge, positioning them as ideal candidates for high-demand, entry-level careers in manufacturing.
  • Career Pathway: It serves as the first step toward a lifelong career in an industry offering opportunities for advancement and well-paying jobs. Our candidates are ready for roles as assemblers, manufacturing associates, production laborers, and other entry-level roles.
  • Continued Learning: Candidates are encouraged to continue exploring manufacturing career pathways and earn more advanced technical certifications such as MSSC, NIMS, and AWS after earning the CMfgA.

  • Onboarding Solution: Manufacturers can use the program as an effective onboarding tool for new employees.
  • Strategic Partnership: Orion Talent connects employers with CMfgA-certified military candidates, streamlining the hiring process for manufacturers. As a training provider, Orion Talent handles all aspects of the certification process so you don't have to.

Electric Vehicles Fundamentals (EVF) Certification

Electric Vehicles Fundamentals (EVF) Certification

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road is expected to reach 26.4 million by 2030 in the United States. In order to meet the growing demand for talent in this fast-growing industry, Tooling U-SME developed the Electric Vehicles Fundamentals (EVF) Certification. This training course is designed to prepare candidates for entry-level positions in automotive assembly and the production of electric vehicles. The SME Electric Vehicles Fundamentals (EVF) Certification focuses on the fundamentals of electric vehicles and covers topics including EV production and assembly, safety, quality, measurement, math fundamentals, blueprint reading, robotics, electrical units, power sources and variables, battery components and management, and fundamentals of electric mobility.

Electric Vehicles Fundamentals (EVF) Certification Program Highlights

  • Focus on Fundamentals: The EVF certification emphasizes the basics of electric vehicles, providing a solid foundation for entry-level positions.
  • Career Opportunities: It opens doors for individuals seeking opportunities in automotive assembly and production for electric vehicles, including manufacturing job opportunities as an assembly technician, production associate, team assembler, manufacturing technician, battery pack assembler, quality control inspector, electric motor assembler, or maintenance technician.

  • Online Excellence: The 73-class online classes in foundational manufacturing topics equip candidates with the necessary skills for high-demand, entry-level careers.
  • Strategic Partnership: Orion Talent connects employers with EVF-certified military candidates, streamlining the hiring process for manufacturers. As a training provider, Orion Talent handles all aspects of the certification process and connects you with knowledgeable skilled talent.

Orion Talent: Paving the Way for Success

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Orion Talent provides a solution for companies seeking a pipeline of skilled entry-level manufacturing talent through our strategic collaboration with Tooling U-SME. More than a certification program, this partnership emphasizes workforce development and connects transitioning service members with meaningful employment in the manufacturing industry.

Whether its Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RFM) Certification, Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) Certification, or Electric Vehicles Fundamentals (EVF) Certification, Orion's candidates possess industry-relevant skills and a commitment to excellence. Orion Talent streamlines and simplifies the hiring process, serving as the bridge between manufacturers and a diverse pool of highly skilled military candidates ready to contribute to your business' success in an evolving manufacturing landscape.

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