Abstract
In this study, we discuss the human resource development on of expert skills in machine tool industries. We tried to clarify that the success of personnel training still largely depends on OJT (On-the-Job Training). The problem with OJT is the time needed to complete personnel training. In addition, it was also discovered that personnel training programs using Off-JT (Off-the-Job-Training) have not improved until recently due to lack of both the number of trainers and of the time needed for preparation. For this purpose, we deconstructed the machining processes used for a tool machining-center unit into operational processes, and analyzed the operational processes to correlate their degree of difficulty, education method, education stage, occurrence frequency, and skill dependency. By this method, we clarified kinds of operational processes, timing for education, and methods of transfer. This suggestion would be useful for small and medium companies in the machine tool industry to develop their educational programs step by step according to their respective resource situations.
