Ingridt J. De oleo Morales | The Bosworth Co. pump assembler
Ingridt J. De oleo Morales, a native of the Dominican Republic, began in the state’s Fast Track program for manufacturing at the Community College of Rhode Island a year ago and completed Phase 1. She was supposed to complete Phase 2 in July, but that was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s a permanent U.S. resident and began working at The Bosworth Co. in East Providence in May.
1 What is your work like as a pump assembler at The Bosworth Co.? As a water pump assembler, I can prepare, order and put together different pieces and parts to build the pump. We work in an assembly line and in this process, we use different tools and equipment to shape the pumps. … Also, we meet all the company quality standards and make the necessary test to the pumps [and] may work packing and labeling the pumps.
2. How did you learn about the Fast Track program and what initially prompted you to get involved? In my job searching, I was looking in different places, online sources and work agencies. … When I enrolled in this program, I saw potential opportunities not just to get hired when I completed the training, but it would be a good beginning for me to know how college [works] in the United States. I also would be practicing my English and I would have credits at CCRI that could be valid to continue my education.
3. What is the program like and what important job skills have you learned? The program is a combination of hands-on and lecture that prepares you for a manual machinist or start a career in CNC [computer numerically controlled] manufacturing. I attended the classes with lectures and practice at CCRI. Turning, milling and grinding were the fundamental activities we developed there in Phase 1. Furthermore, we learned blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and we also developed skills using diverse measurement gages and precision tools.
4. What are some ways companies can promote job training opportunities to their employees? Let the employees know about these programs and the profitable results that they should have improving skills, [following safety] procedures and gaining knowledge. Also, supporting the employees with time for training programs, giving incentives or promotions.
5. Would you consider additional job training in order to advance your career? Of course, I think education and preparation are the keys to getting better opportunities. . . . I would like to continue improving myself, developing new skills, being fluent in English. It will make me able to build a hopeful future for me and my family in this country.
