PURPOSE: Technicians learn specifically how each Production SkillSet™ applies to their job

EQUIPMENT: Items are detailed to ensure techs have the tools they need to succeed

PROCEDURE: Each step is demonstrated so your techs can proceed with confidence

WORKSHEET: Contains all the information your techs need to succeed with each SkillSet™

Step 1: Sorting
In the 5S System, the Sorting step’s goal is to eliminate all unnecessary items from the immediate workplace. This is done by sorting the workplace to determine what to keep, what to toss, and what to store. This helps prevent clutter from interfering with everyday production activities.

Step 2: Straightening
At the end of the Straightening step, everything in the workplace is neatly organized; resulting in a more convenient and more efficient workplace.

Step 3: Sweeping
In the Sweeping step, the best method for cleaning each selected area in the workplace is determined. A reasonable cleaning schedule should also be determined to ensure the workplace remains efficient, clean and organized.

Step 4: Standardizing
The goal of the Standardizing step is to achieve consistency. A similar appearance and layout should be applied to all workstations whenever possible. This step is often performed after a similar workplace or area within the plant has already been straightened.

Step 5: Sustaining
The purpose of the Sustaining step is maintenance. This is achieved by a review of the workplace and the existing Sorting and Straightening documentation – to ensure the workplace is efficient and up-to-date. This helps identify necessary materials or equipment that have been added to the workplace but have not yet been incorporated into the 5S documentation.


Blow Molding Professional Certification Exam

Routsis Training’s globally recognized Professional Certification demonstrates a broad-spectrum understanding of the blow molding industry.

In order to attain certification, candidates must have a working knowledge of blow molding safety, machinery, processing, materials, and quality — and demonstrate a solid understanding of current industry best practices.

Who Should Consider Certification:

Anyone working in the blow molding industry should consider Level 1 Certification for Blow Molding Professionals. For individuals, this certification can help advance their careers and industry standing. Companies should strongly consider offering this certification exam to their employees. A certified workforce gives managers confidence that their team will be able to rise to the challenges of a modern manufacturing environment.

How to Get Certified:

This comprehensive exam is conducted entirely online. The test takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete — with a time limit of 3 hours. Upon completion of the exam, participants are immediately notified whether they’ve passed or not, via email. Those who attain a passing score will receive both a frameable certificate and a wallet-sized card, via post, within two weeks. Those who do not pass receive a detailed report indicating areas in which further improvement is needed.

Testing Categories:

Although preparation training is not necessary to achieve certification, participation in Routsis’s structured Blow Molding training can greatly increase a candidate’s chances of successfully completing the examination. Most of our corporate customers use Routsis Training’s exclusive RightStart™ in-house employee development system. For individuals and small companies, we offer an online training package specifically geared toward preparing for and attaining Certification.