Technical and Process Consultation Services Division JobScanz Consulting, Inc. is committed to providing high quality, excellent value, and exceptional customer service at a reasonable cost to businesses in need of technical and process consultation services beyond the scope of our core set of aptitude and personal style selection and assessment services. The Technical and Process Consultation Services Division has three primary areas to assist you in maximizing your human resources. Technical Knowledge Tests JobScanz Consulting’ technical knowledge tests reflect constantly up-dated technical requirements for today’s world-class manufacturing. Two of these include the: General Maintenance Skill Assessment (GMSA) - a journeyman-level general maintenance skill test covering electrical and mechanical topics. Basic Equipment Skill Assessment (BESA) - a test of fundamental maintenance skills for operating employees with strong operator-maintenance responsibilities. Customized Technical Knowledge Tests The GMSA and BESA tests can be customized to reflect a client’s specific critical processes or operations to increase the validity of the assessment process. JobScanz Consulting can also custom develop technical assessments in support of unique needs -- for example: step promotions in apprentice programs or evaluation of technical training needs. Typical custom assessments are in the areas of: Maintenance (e.g., focus on specific or restricted skill sets) Process (e.g., skill assessment for process set-up or team leader positions) Quality (e.g., assess skill level of employees in understanding and identifying critical product quality characteristics) Process and Operations Systems Improvement JobScanz Consultingcan provide system consultation and/or technical support for the development and implementation of process control and improvement systems for critical manufacturing and support processes to increase process uptime, yield and throughput. These services include: Process Control and Capability Cellular Manufacturing (including Layout, Pull Systems and Quick Changeover) Supplier Quality and Development Operations Standardization (including Workplace Organization and Visual Control) Maintenance Operations Basic Equipment Skill Assessment (BESA) Overview: The BESA is an entry-level basic equipment skill assessment with 72 questions covering mechanical, electrical, safety and trouble-shooting topics. Typical selection targets for this assessment include candidates for a maintenance apprentice program or for skilled operating positions, such as set-up or lead-person positions. Format: The assessment is in a multiple-choice format. Time Limits: 45 minutes. Enhancements: The BESA can be customized to reflect a client’s specific critical processes or operations to increase the validity of the assessment or selection process. Developed by: George R. Cooper III, M.B.A. and an engineering degree from Georgia Tech, with extensive experience in the areas of operations systems, lean manufacturing, TQM, maintenance, engineering and supplier development. Topic Area Primary Topic Questions Secondary Topic Questions Mechanical 50   Electrical 18   Safety 4 8 Trouble-shooting   13       Total Questions   72 Sample Items: 51 mm is roughly the same as: A. 12.5 kilograms. B. Half a centimeter. C. One-eighth of a foot. D. Two inches. “Lockout” refers to? A. The practice of physically locking potential energy sources in a no-energy state. B. The OSHA-required method for securing special tools. C. The effect some gear couplings can have when misaligned. D. None of the above. General Maintenance Skill Assessment (GMSA) Overview: The GMSA is a journeyman-level general maintenance skill assessment with 179 questions covering both electrical and mechanical topics. Format: The assessment is in a multiple-choice format. Time Limits: We suggest a 3 hour limit which allows most people to complete the test, however, the typical time required to complete the test is 2.5 hours. Enhancements: The GMSA can be customized to reflect a client’s specific critical processes or operations to increase the validity of the assessment or selection process. Developed by: George R. Cooper III, M.B.A. and an engineering degree from Georgia Tech, with extensive experience in the areas of operations systems, lean manufacturing, TQM, maintenance, engineering and supplier development. Mr. Cooper is also a principal in Development Concepts, a web-based training and development organization that provides customized, interactive tools and systems for individuals and businesses. Topic Area # of Questions AC Control Circuits 9 Basic Electricity 9 Cranes 13 DC Control Circuits 11 Fasteners 8 Fork Trucks 7 Hydraulics 22 Lubrication 5 Machining 5 Maintenance Welding & Repair 6 Topic Area # of Questions Motors 10 Piping 6 PLC/CNC Controls 12 Plumbing 6 Pneumatics 8 Power Transmission 13 Print Reading 16 Process Equipment 10 Pumps 3     Sample Items: When performing maintenance on a high pressure hydraulic system, depressurizing the system includes searching for accumulators because a) accumulators collect contamination downstream of filters b) accumulators retain fluid volumes after depressurization c) accumulators can remain pressurized after the pumps are turned off d) it is not necessary to check for accumulators How is a hand-held amp probe connected to measure motor current in a three-phase, squirrel-cage induction motor connected for 480 VAC operation? a) from ground to motor lead L1 b) from motor lead L1 to L2, L2 to L3, and L1 to L3 c) around motor leads L1 and L2 together d) around motor leads L1, L2, and L3 individually