Connor D. Rodriguez

✅ Core Skill Requirements for a QC Inspector – Chip Factory

Food Safety & Hygiene Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of food safety protocols, such as:
  GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
  FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)
• Monitor compliance with sanitation procedures across production lines
• Ensure allergen control and hygiene policies are followed

Product Inspection Skills

• Inspect chips for:
  Visual defects (burnt, broken, discolored)
  Weight and portion accuracy
  Packaging integrity (seals, dates, labels)
• Conduct sensory testing: smell, taste, texture, appearance
• Identify and document non-conforming products

Testing & Measurement Tools

• Use instruments such as:
  Scales for weight checks
  Moisture analyzers
  Thermometers and pH meters
• Conduct oil quality tests (e.g., Free Fatty Acid or Total Polar Material tests)

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate logs of inspection results, testing data, and corrective actions
• Prepare daily QC reports and assist with internal or external audits
• Use software (Excel, ERP systems, or QMS) for tracking quality data

Understanding of SOPs & Specifications

• Read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Compare products to established specifications and batch standards
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

Team Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with production supervisors, machine operators, and sanitation teams
• Communicate quality issues clearly and recommend solutions
• Provide basic training or reminders to the floor staff about quality standards

Attention to Detail & Problem Solving

• Spot small defects or subtle deviations quickly
• Investigate recurring issues and suggest process improvements
• Follow through on resolution steps

Physical & Workplace Readiness

• Stand for long periods on the production floor
• Tolerant of environments with heat, oil fumes, and food particles
• Lift up to ~30 lbs if needed for sample collection or inspection

✅ Core Technical Skills

Machine Operation

• Operate tire-building machines (manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic)
• Load/unload materials (rubber, fabric, steel belts) into machines

Mechanical Aptitude

• Understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to make machine adjustments during production
• Perform basic maintenance or report issues

Blueprint/Specification Reading

• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and specifications
• Follow exact measurements and instructions for tire types (e.g., passenger, truck, industrial)

Material Handling

• Knowledge of raw tire components (tread, ply, bead, inner liner, etc.)
• Correct sequencing and placement of layers

Quality Control

• Inspect for defects (air pockets, misalignments, bubbles)
• Use measuring tools (calipers, gauges) to check dimensions and tolerances

✅ Physical and Workplace Skills

• Hand-eye coordination – precise placement of layers and materials
• Manual dexterity – operate tools and manipulate materials
• Stamina and strength – standing for long periods, lifting 50+ lbs
• Attention to detail – detecting small defects before curing

✅ Soft Skills

• Teamwork – work closely with operators, quality control, and supervisors
• Safety awareness – follow OSHA and plant-specific safety protocols
• Reliability – consistent attendance and punctuality in shift work
• Adaptability – work in high-speed production environments

✅ Helpful Experience or Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing or production
• Familiarity with rubber processing
• Training in industrial safety procedures

✅ Core Technical Skills

Networking Fundamentals

• TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, subnetting.
• Understanding of the OSI model.

Wireless Technologies

• 802.11 standards (a, b, g, n, ac, ax)
• Frequency bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
• Wi-Fi channels and interference management.

Router and Access Point Configuration.

• Setting up and configuring wireless routers and access points (Cisco, Ubiquiti, Aruba, etc.).
• SSID setup, encryption, and channel selection.

Security Protocols.

• WPA2, WPA3.
• Firewall configuration.
• VPNs and secure remote access.

Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques

• Spectrum analyzers and signal strength tools (e.g., Ekahau, NetSpot, Wireshark).
• Ping, traceroute, ipconfig/ifconfig, and speed tests.
• Diagnosing latency, packet loss, and interference.

✅ Hardware & Installation Skills

• Installing access points, antennas, and cabling (Ethernet/Cat6)
• Familiarity with PoE (Power over Ethernet)
• Mounting equipment safely on ceilings/walls
• Understanding building layouts and coverage areas

✅ Soft Skills

• Customer service – explaining technical issues in simple terms
• Problem-solving – identifying root causes efficiently
• Attention to detail – especially in documentation and testing
• Communication – both verbal and written, for working with teams or clients
• Time management – handling multiple tasks or service calls per day

✅ Core Skills for a McDonald’s Crew Trainer

Training & Coaching Skills

• Ability to train new crew members on food prep, safety, cleanliness, and service procedures
• Use McDonald’s training tools (e.g., Station Observation Checklists, Learning Management System)
• Give constructive feedback to improve performance

Leadership & Teamwork

• Lead by example during shifts (speed, accuracy, customer focus)
• Help motivate and support the team in a fast-paced environment
• Handle minor conflicts or escalate them when necessary

Communication Skills

• Clear and respectful communication with team members, managers, and customers
• Ability to explain procedures clearly and patiently

Customer Service

• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure others do the same
• Model McDonald’s hospitality and brand standards

Attention to Detail

• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards are followed
• Monitor employee performance and correct errors in real-time

✅ Operational & Technical Skills

• Knowledge of McDonald’s procedures (kitchen stations, POS systems, food safety)
• Ability to work across multiple stations (grill, fries, front counter, drive-thru, etc.)
• Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks during busy periods

✅ Soft Skills

• Patience and empathy when training or correcting team members
• Reliability and punctuality
• Adaptability in a dynamic work environment
• Positive attitude and energy

✅ Typical Requirements

• Previous McDonald’s experience (often 6+ months as a crew member)
• Consistently meets or exceeds performance expectations
• Completion of internal Crew Trainer certification or training modules

✅ Core Skill Requirements for a Non-Robotic Dairy Farmer

Animal Husbandry

• Monitor cow health, behavior, and breeding cycles
• Detect early signs of illness or injury (e.g., mastitis, lameness)
• Assist with calving, tagging, and recordkeeping of herd genetics

Manual Milking Procedures

• Operate and maintain milking equipment (bucket/pipeline/milk cans)
• Follow strict hygiene protocols for teats and udders
• Understand proper milking order, cleaning routines, and milk cooling

Feeding and Nutrition

• Prepare and deliver feed (silage, hay, grains, minerals)
• Mix and adjust rations based on the cow production stage
• Monitor water availability and quality

Physical Labor & Endurance

• Lift heavy loads (feed bags, bales, milk containers)
• Work long hours, including early mornings and weekends
• Work in all weather conditions (cold, heat, rain)

✅ Farm Maintenance & Operations

• Clean barns, stalls, milking parlors, and yards
• Maintain fencing, water systems, and feeding equipment
• Drive and operate tractors, loaders, and other basic machinery

✅ Recordkeeping & Compliance

• Maintain logs on: Milk production, Breeding/insemination dates, Veterinary treatments, Feed usage, and costs
• Comply with local health, safety, and animal welfare regulations

✅ Soft Skills

• Reliability – livestock depend on consistent care every day
• Attention to detail – changes in cow behavior or milk quality can signal health issues
• Problem-solving – fix equipment or adapt in emergencies
• Time management – balance tasks like milking, feeding, and cleaning
• Teamwork – work with hired help, vets, or other farm workers

✅ Skill Requirements for a Corn Detassler

Physical Stamina & Endurance

• Ability to walk several miles per day through cornfields
• Tolerating hot, humid, or rainy weather conditions
• Stand, reach, bend, and pull tassels for long hours (6–10 hour days)
• Work outdoors for multiple consecutive days/weeks

Manual Dexterity

• Quickly and accurately remove tassels from the tops of corn plants
• Use both hands efficiently while walking row to row

Teamwork

• Work cooperatively with large field crews
• Follow instructions from field supervisors or crew leaders
• Maintain pace and spacing with the group

Attention to Detail

• Ensure that only the correct tassels are removed
• Avoid damaging the corn plant
• Recognize plants that should not be detasseled (female vs. male rows)

Time Management & Dependability

• Show up on time for early morning starts (as early as 5–6 AM)
• Complete assigned rows efficiently without supervision
• Follow the schedule and complete the entire detasseling season (typically 2–4 weeks)

Safety Awareness

• Follow all field safety protocols
• Wear appropriate clothing (long sleeves, gloves, boots)
• Hydrate and take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion

✅ Optional/Helpful Experience

• Prior detasseling or farm labor experience (not required)
• Experience with agricultural fieldwork or outdoor labor
• Understanding of basic plant biology (female vs. male rows)
• Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand.
• Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
• Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression, and crop growth.