Thermoplastic skills matrix template
A skills matrix template is a tool that organizations can use to effectively manage and assess the skills and certification statuses of individual employees or teams.
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You can use this thermoplastic skills matrix template to quickly identify who is trained in injection molding machine setup, or who needs additional training in polymer quality testing.
Polymer processing operations
- Injection molding machine operation
- Extrusion line operation
- Blow molding techniques
- Thermoforming procedures
- Twin-screw compounding
- Hot runner system maintenance
- Molding press setup and changeover
- Purging and material changeover procedures
- Robotics & automation for plastics handling
- Troubleshooting processing defects (e.g., splay, flash, warping)
- RJG Master Molder I certification
- Paulson injection molding training certification
Material handling & quality
- Resin drying and moisture control
- Material identification and labeling (PP, PE, ABS, PC)
- Colorant and additive blending
- Incoming material inspection
- Melt flow index testing
- Visual and dimensional quality inspection
- SPC (statistical process control) for thermoplastics
- Cleanroom molding standards
- Basic polymer chemistry
- ISO 9001
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
Safety & compliance
- Machine guarding and lockout/tagout (LOTO)
- Safe handling of hot plastics and molds
- Fume ventilation and exposure control
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage
- Compliance with REACH and RoHS
- Emergency shutdown procedures
- OSHA safety standards in plastics facilities
- Fire safety in polymer environments
- Hazardous waste handling (e.g., purged material)
- Environmental management in plastics production
- OSHA 10/30-hour General Industry certification
- HAZWOPER 24/40-hour certification
Tooling and maintenance
- Mold setup and clamping
- Tool change procedures
- Preventive maintenance on processing equipment
- Basic mold polishing and cleaning
- Ejector system troubleshooting
- Water line and temperature control setup
- Understanding tool drawings and tolerances
- Screw and barrel maintenance
- Injection mold flow analysis
- Cooling system optimization
- Injection Molding Maintenance Technician certification
How can I customize my skills matrix to fit a specific team? Copied
The scope of a skills matrix can be as large or small as you choose. For example, it could cover your entire organization – or only those tasked with compliance and systems integration.
To customize a skills matrix to your needs, you should:
- Define focus. Clarify if the skills matrix pertains to an entire department or specific roles within it
- Identify key skills. List essential competencies for each role or area of operation
- Establish proficiency levels. Define skill proficiency levels, aligning them with job requirements
- Set evaluation criteria. Create a clear evaluation process, considering on-the-job performance and training qualifications
- Regularly review and update. Ensure regular reviews to adapt to evolving roles, technologies, and organizational goals
Do you require a skill or certification that is not included in the above list? No problem! You can easily add additional certifications yourself to customize the skills matrix to your organization’s needs. You can also add your own employees and how they score against each certification.
Not sure what scoring system to use? Check out our “Ultimate Guide to Creating an Excel Skills Matrix.”
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